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AFL finals clash with NFL over 2027 MCG date as cricket shifts season
The 150th cricket Test in early March 2027 has pushed the AFL grand final from September to October 2, blocking the NFL's preferred date.
Why it mattersTwo global sports events competing for the same MCG weekend means one major fixture may not happen when both parties want.
AustraliaMelbourne's MCG faces a serious scheduling conflict that could affect which international matches come to Australia and when the AFL season ends.
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