Mark this date in your calendar: Saturday, March 27 – that’s when footy will be back at the SCG.
We’re excited to confirm details of the opening rounds of season 2021, with the Sydney Swans to return to the SCG in Round 2 to take on Adelaide in a Saturday afternoon clash starting at 1:45pm.
The news follows the weekend announcement that the Swans will open their season with a Round 1 match against Brisbane at the Gabba.
The AFL has now confirmed full details of the first six rounds, along with opponents and venues for the remaining games of the home-and-away season.
Full details of the remaining rounds will be confirmed in blocks, with details provided 4-6 weeks in advance to give the league maximum scheduling flexibility.
The season will return to 23 rounds, including a bye for each team, while quarters will revert to 20 minutes plus time on, after being shortened to 16 minutes this year.
Key highlights of Sydney’s fixture include:
- Five Saturday games in the first six rounds
- A Round 3 clash at the MCG against reigning premiers Richmond
- A Thursday night school holiday blockbuster against Essendon at the SCG
- Sydney Derby XX in Round 5 at the SCG
- Six games in Melbourne
- Return clashes against St Kilda, GWS, Fremantle, Essendon and the Gold Coast Suns
- Marn Grook at the SCG against Carlton in Round 11
We can’t wait to be playing back home at the SCG in front of our fans. To make sure we can, we’re urging everyone to take care of themselves and their loved ones by continuing to follow the advice of government and health authorities.
Together we can ensure our communities stay safe so we can get back to the footy again soon.
Join the club
Thank you to everyone who has stood with us this season, and to those who have already joined the club for Season 2021.
To provide maximum flexibility, we have created a new membership that allows you to only pay for matches you can attend.
Our Flexi Membership is available for the best seats in the house at the SCG or in General Admission in Melbourne.
Cheer, cheer, 2021 is almost here!
Sydney Swans Season 2021 Fixture