AFL Masters Vic Metro
2026 AFL Masters National Carnival – Newcastle
2026 AFL Masters National Carnival – Newcastle, NSW
REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW!
Victoria Metro will once again be proudly represented at the 2026 AFL Masters National Carnival in Newcastle, joining teams from across Australia for a week of football, camaraderie and competition.
The National Carnival is one of the premier events on the AFL Masters calendar, bringing together players from all states and territories to celebrate the spirit of Masters football both on and off the field.
Vic Metro is now calling for player nominations to represent Victoria Metro at the 2026 Carnival.
Dates: Sunday 27 September – Saturday 3 October, 2026
Registration Link: https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/d2eeb8
Player Package – $595 includes:
- National Registration Fee
- Vic Metro Polo
- Vic Metro State Function (Monday Night @ Honeysuckle Hotel)
- National Carnival Gala Presentation Night (Saturday Night)
- Exclusive Discounts at the Vic Metro “Watering Hole” and home base for the week the Honeysuckle Hotel
This is a fantastic opportunity to represent Victoria Metro, meet players from across the country and be part of one of the most enjoyable events in the AFL Masters calendar.
apparel store NOW OPEN!
The shop is now open for players, coaches and volunteers to purchase carnival apparel and playing kit.
There are three separate ordering windows and timelines due to production and delivery schedules, so it is important that orders are placed by the relevant deadlines. https://www.shop.s-trend.com.au/collections/aflvm-carnival-merch-shop
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Order Period
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Shop Open
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Shop Close
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Product Range
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Shipping
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Dispatch
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1 – CLOSED
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21st May 2026 @ 2pm
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28th May 2026 @ 2pm
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Training & Off Field (Optional)
Playing Shorts & Socks (Required items for new players)
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Home Shipping
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25th June
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2 – CLOSED
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29th May 2026 @ 2pm
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14th July 2026 @ 2pm
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Training & Off Field (Optional)
Playing Shorts & Socks (Required items for new players)
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Home Shipping
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6th Aug
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3 – OPEN
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15th July 2026 @ 2pm
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31st July 2026 @ 2pm
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Playing Tops (Required items for new players) & Additional Polos
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For collection at final training.
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3rd Sept |
Additional Information
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All New Players are required to purchase, Playing Jumper, Playing Shorts & Playing socks. (Women’s Shorts – Navy / Men’s Shorts – White)
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Training & Off-Field options are optional.
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Playing tops and polos will be handed to players at the final carnival training session.
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Vic Metro Carnival Polo’s are included with every player registration, if you wish to purchase additional or for someone else, you can do so here in order period 3. Please use the players name as the booking name so we know who to hand them to at the final training.
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Please refer to sizing charts available. As each item is custom-made, we’re unable to offer exchanges or refunds for change of mind or ordering errors
If you have any questions, email [email protected].
Competition Divisions
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Women’s 35s
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Women’s 40s
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Women’s 45s – *Bookings after 1/6/2026 may be allocated to Over 40s or a combined team with another state
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Women’s Non-Contact – *Contact Carnival Director
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Men’s 35s
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Men’s 40s
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Men’s 45s – *Bookings after 1/6/2026 may be allocated to Over 40s or a combined team with another state
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Men’s 50s – *Bookings after 1/6/2026 may be allocated to a combined team with another state
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Men’s 55s – *Limited Spots Remain
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Men’s 60s – *Limited Spots Remain
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Men’s 65s
vic metro events
AFL Grand Final at Honeysuckle Hotel
📅 Saturday 26 September
🕐 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Honeysuckle Hotel, Lee Wharf C, Lot 31 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle
Enjoy the big game in our exclusive Vic Metro area.
Food & beverages at participants’ own cost. (Vic Metro team will enjoy 20% off food & beverage purchases all week at the Honeysuckle)
Vic Metro Team event Night at Honeysuckle Hotel
📅 Monday 28 September
🕐 From 7:00 PM
📍 Honeysuckle Hotel, Lee Wharf C, Lot 31 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle
Includes:
- Cocktail Food
- Complimentary drink on arrival (additional drinks purchased at 20% off)
- 🎸Live Music
Additional Tickets Available
- $50 per adult
- $30 per child (under 15)
Purchase additional tickets during registration or via this link