From Sunday 28 September - Saturday 4 October 2025, Darwin NT will host the 2025 AFL Masters National Carnival, the 42nd staging of the annual event - the first time in Darwin since 2013. Over 70 teams across seven age brackets - open to both men and women aged 35 and over - will descend into Darwin to vie for the title of becoming AFL Masters National Champions. See you in the NT!
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27 Sep by Emma Kirkham
How about those Brisbane Lions! ๐ฆ The AFL Grand Final result is in, and weโre sure our QLD State crew are absolutely buzzing with Brisbane bringing it home.
Welcome to Darwin!
The Top End is turning it on, and so are we. Each day of the Carnival, weโll drop your Carnival Daily Drop (after 4pm) to keep you in the loop with everything you need for the following day.
Got questions? ๐ Speak with your Team Manager or Match Day Operations State Contact.
๐ฅ Round 1 Matches
The action kicks off 8:30am sharp!
๐ฒ Fixtures & live results ๐ PlayHQ โ AFL Masters Carnival 2025
๐ธ Team Photos โ Sun 29
Smile, legends! Team photos are happening tomorrow.
Full playing kit required.
Be at the photographerโs spot 60 mins before your first game.
Team Managers: please allow 5 mins afterwards to confirm names & details.
๐ Check with your ground manager for location.
๐ฉบ Carnival Doctors
Weโve got your back (and hamstrings).
Carnival Doctor: Doc Mandie located at TIO Stadium
Professional First Aid: All venues
Medical Director: Doc Mandie Villis ๐ 0431 551 755
๐ Merchandise Update
Your merch, your way:
Pre-orders: pickup at TIO Stadium or Gardens Oval
Stalls: open at every ground throughout Carnival
๐ถ National Carnival Walk-On & Opening Ceremony
Line up and represent!
Kick-off from Warratah FC, Gardens Oval โ Be ready to go at 5:15-5:30pm
Join players from all States & Territories + the Umpies as we march together in State & Territory apparel.
๐ถ Events / Things To Do
Mindil Beach Sunset Markets โ local eats, beats & sunsets ๐
AFL Masters Retro Disco Night @ Mayberry โ 7pm til late ๐ชฉ
๐ง Stay Hydrated
A hydrated body = sharper performance & faster recovery.
๐ Donโt let the heat beat you!
Thatโs your first Carnival Daily Drop โ see you out there, and letโs make some memories!
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