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The AFL and SA state government has revealed the dates for next year’s Gather Round with the footy festival promising to return bigger and better than ever.

The 2027 edition of Gather Round will take place from with the scheduling lining up with school holidays across state borders.

After a fourth successful Gather Round this year, the SA Government secured the round until at least 2029. The event is set to grow from next year to feature a players’ parade including stars from all of the AFL’s 18 teams in one place.

On Wednesday, the SA government boasted the 2026 edition made a total economic contribution of $115 million to the state, delivering more than $400 million in economic contribution since 2023.

The AFL and state government has revealed the dates for next year’s Gather Round with the footy festival promising to return bigger and better than ever.

The 2027 edition of Gather Round will take place from Thursday, April 8 through to Sunday April 11, with the scheduling lining up with school holidays across state borders.

After a fourth successful Gather Round this year, the SA Government secured Gather Round until at least 2029.

The event is set to grow from next year to feature a players’ parade including stars from all of the AFL’s 18 teams in one place.

On Wednesday, the SA government boasted the 2026 edition made a total economic contribution of $115 million to the state, delivering more than $400 million in economic contribution since 2023.