BACK to the beginning.
Carlton has received its second piece of fixture news for the 2026 season, with the Blues learning their Gather Round opponent.
The Blues will take on Adelaide on the Thursday night, kicking off Gather Round just as the two teams did in the first iteration back in 2023.
The footy festival has been a happy hunting ground for the Blues in the last two seasons, recording wins over Western Australian opposition in 2024 (Fremantle) and 2025 (West Coast).
The 2026 edition will be a significant test for the Blues, who take on the minor premiers at a venue where they’re yet to defeat the Crows in four prior meetings at the venue.
The Thursday night clash will kick off from 7:10pm local time (7:40pm AEST).
Gather Round
Adelaide v Carlton
Thursday 9 April, 2026
7:10pm local time (7:40pm AEST)
Adelaide Oval
