South Australia returns to AFL Origin after 28 years, meeting WA on 27 February 2027

The AFL has confirmed South Australia will play Western Australia in the AFL Origin match on Saturday, 27 February 2027, at Optus Stadium, Perth. It is South Australia's first Origin appearance in 28 years and the first WA v SA Origin meeting since 1998. South Australia takes Victoria's place on the card. The game starts at 4:40pm Perth time.