With the blockbuster clash between Western Australia and Victoria at Optus Stadium now sold out, excitement is building as one of football’s most passionate rivalries ignites on Saturday 14 February 2026 - a moment fans have been waiting for since Victoria last faced South Australia at the MCG in 1999.
Kick off the AAMI AFL Origin weekend at the televised Origin Countdown live show on Thursday 12 February. Expect special appearances from some of AFL’s best hosts, sporting personalities, and footy legends as they fire up the crowd and set the tone for one of the biggest nights on the AFL calendar, plus the chance to win tickets to the sold-out AFL Origin match on Saturday.
Supported by the Western Australian Government through Tourism Western Australia, the return of AFL Origin will transform Perth into a celebration of footy culture packed with electric atmospheres, fan-first activations, surprise moments, and unmissable experiences across the city for both visitors and locals alike.
Whether you’re counting down to game day or soaking up the buzz across the city, AAMI AFL Origin 2026 is set to be one of WA’s biggest sporting moments.