South Australia locked in for Origin return in February 2027
South Australia will play Western Australia in Origin football on February 27, 2027. This marks the state's first game in 28 years.
South Australia's return to AFL Origin has a date: Saturday, February 27, 2027 at Optus Stadium in Perth. The Croweaters last played Origin in 1999.
The match falls two weeks later than last year's Origin game and fits with the 2027 premiership season starting March 17 or 18. The start is delayed due to a 150th anniversary cricket Test between Australia and England.
South Australia will then play Victoria at Adelaide Oval in 2028. Western Australia will play Victoria again at Optus Stadium in 2029.
South Australian stars include Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, Lachie Neale, Jordan Dawson, Jason Horne-Francis and Brodie Grundy. They could feature in the match.
Tickets go on sale December 2 for members and December 3 for the public.
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
- Match date
- Optus Stadium, Perth
- Venue
- 1999, 28 years ago
- Last South Australia game
- 1998
- Last WA-SA Origin match
Why it mattersAfter nearly three decades away, South Australia gets to field a competitive side. It will face a strong opponent and revive one of football's major rivalries.
AustraliaSouth Australian AFL fans will see their state represented at Origin level for the first time since the 1990s, with local stars eligible to wear the red jumper.
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