ANZAC Day - SPorts eVents
Sport on Anzac Day serves as a bridge between the past and the present, honouring those who served while bringing communities together through shared passion and remembrance.
Major sporting codes such as the AFL, NRL, and Super Rugby actively participate by working with the RSL to host commemorative ceremonies before matches, developing special playing jerseys/guernseys, and raising funds for the ANZAC Appeal.
Spectators are encouraged to be in their seats early to observe pre-game commemorations.
In many instances, Australian Defence Force (ADF) sports teams play as curtain raisers, offering a chance to show your support for our service members directly.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, but rather the games we have been informed about.
Australian Rules Football
Essendon Football Club 2025 Anzac Day Guernsey.
ADF Sport
Adelaide - ADF vs the Australian Combined Emergency Services (ACES) - Curtain Raiser for AFL Port Adelaide vs North Melbourne | Saturday, 26 April, 1:25pm | Adelaide Oval, SA
Canberra - ADF vs NSW Police Women’s Team - Curtain Raiser for AFL GWS Giants vs Western Bulldogs | Saturday, 26 April, 3:50pm | Manuka Oval, ACT
AFL
Melbourne - Essendon v Collingwood | Friday 25th April, 3.20pm | MCG
Perth - Fremantle v Adelaide Crows | Friday 25th April, 8:10pm | Optus Stadium
Melbourne - St Kilda v Brisbane Lions | Saturday 26th April, 1:20pm | Marvel Stadium
Adelaide - Port Adelaide v North Melbourne | Saturday 26th April, 3:45pm | Adelaide Oval
Canberra - GWS Giants v Western Bulldogs | Saturday 26th April, 7:35pm | Manuka Oval
Gold Coast - Gold Coast SUNS v Sydney Swans | Sunday 27th April, 1:10pm | People First Stadium
Melbourne - Carlton v Geelong Cats | Sunday 27th April, 3:20pm | MCG
Melbourne - Hawthorn v West Coast Eagles | Sunday 27th April, 4:40pm | Marvel Stadium
Rugby League
Rabbitohs 2025 Anzac Round Jersey
ADF Sport
Sydney - ADF Rugby League Men’s team vs NZDF Men’s team - Curtain Raiser for NRL Sydney Roosters vs St George Dragons | Thursday 25th April, 1:50pm | Allianz Stadium, Moore Park, NSW
NRL
Sydney - Sydney Roosters v St George Illawarra Dragons | Friday 25th April, 4pm | Allianz Stadium, Moore Park, NSW
Melbourne - Melbourne Storm v South Sydney Rabbitohs | Friday 25th April, 8:10pm | AAMI Park
Christchurch - New Zealand Warriors v Newcastle Knights | Friday 25th April, 6.05pm | Apollo Projects Stadium
Rugby
Union
2025 Queensland Reds Anzac Jersey
ADF Sport
Canberra - AARU vs AFRU Women - 3:30pm / AARU vs AFRU Men 5:10pm - Curtain Raisers for ACT Brumbies vs Hurricanes | Saturday 26th April | Gio Stadium
Super Rugby
NZ - Chiefs v Force | Friday 25th April, 5:05pm | Bay Oval
Brisbane - Reds v Blues | Friday 25th April, 7:35pm | Suncorp Stadium
Canberra - Brumbies v Hurricanes | Saturday 26th April, 9:35pm | Gio Stadium
Football
ADF Sport
Newcastle - ADFFF Master’s Squad vs Newcastle Jets Legends team - Curtain Raiser for Newcastle Jets FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC | Saturday, 26th April, 10:00am | McDonald Jones Stadium
A-League
Sydney - Macarthur FC v Melbourne Victory FC | Friday 25th April | Campbelltown Sports Stadium
Newcastle - Newcastle Jets FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC | Saturday, 26th April | McDonald Jones Stadium
HORSE
RACING
Melbourne - Moe Racing Club Anzac Day races | Thursday 25th April | Moe Racecourse
Melbourne - Victorian Racing Club Anzac Day races | Thursday 25th April | Flemington Racecourse