Kids Footy Month is back thanks to Coles, and Blues fans are set for a massive few weeks of family footy these school holidays!
Running across Rounds 16-19, the annual celebration returns in 2026, with free general admission tickets for all kids aged 14 and under.
With every Carlton game across the period in Melbourne, and school holidays falling right in the window, there has never been a better time to get the whole family down to the footy.
Carlton has two home games sitting inside the Kids Footy Month window, and the Blues are ready to make both unmissable occasions for young fans.
Round 16 v West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium
Carlton's Kids Footy Month kicks off on Saturday, June 27 with a 1.15pm start against the West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium.
Timed perfectly to coincide with the start of the school holidays, the Blues will be putting on a host of family-friendly entertainment and activations for young fans in and around Marvel Stadium, with details to be announced in the lead-up to game day.
Round 18 v Hawthorn at the MCG
Carlton's second Kids Footy Month home game arrives on Saturday, July 11, when the Blues host Hawthorn under lights at the MCG from 7.35pm.
All four games in Melbourne, Kids Go Free
The Kids Go Free offer extends beyond Carlton's home games, with the Blues also facing Richmond at the MCG in Round 17 on Saturday 4 July and Collingwood at the MCG in Round 19 on Saturday 18 July. All four games are in Melbourne, all four have an allocation of free general admission tickets for kids.
Kids Footy Month fixture
Round 16 — Carlton v West Coast Eagles
Saturday 27 June, 1:15pm | Marvel Stadium
Kids Go Free
Round 17 — Richmond v Carlton
Saturday 4 July, 7:35pm | MCG
Kids Go Free
Round 18 — Carlton v Hawthorn
Saturday 11 July, 7:35pm | MCG
Kids Go Free
Round 19 — Collingwood v Carlton
Saturday 18 July, 7:35pm | MCG
Kids Go Free
There is also plenty happening throughout June and July across schools, local clubs and AFL venues as part of Kids Footy Month. Head to the AFL's website for the full rundown.
Carlton fans can also keep an eye on The Carlton Shop for some exciting Kids Footy Month offers landing soon. Stay tuned for details.
Keep your eyes peeled for plenty more to be revealed in the weeks ahead.
Grab your free tickets and get the family down to the footy this school holidays.
