- Western Australia to take on South Australia on Saturday, 27 February 2027 at Optus Stadium in landmark 50th anniversary year of AFL State of Origin
- Blockbuster event expected to attract thousands of interstate visitors and support WA tourism and local jobs for Western Australians
- Events play a significant role in the Cook Labor Government's economic diversification strategy
Footy fans can mark their calendars, with the 2027 AAMI AFL Origin set to return to Optus Stadium on Saturday, 27 February.
Following the sellout success of the 2026 event, Western Australia will take on South Australia in next year's highly anticipated clash, bringing together some of the country's best AFL talent.
The blockbuster event will mark the 50-year anniversary of the first ever State of Origin match, where Western Australia went head-to-head with Victoria at Subiaco Oval in 1977.
The 2027 match is expected to attract thousands of interstate visitors to Western Australia, providing a boost to the State's tourism and hospitality sectors while showcasing Perth and its world-class sporting infrastructure to audiences across the country.
The match will be complemented by a program of community and fan activations, including open training sessions, a footy fest match-day carnival, and city-wide activations.
The return of AFL Origin to Perth in 2026 marked the first elite-level interstate showdown since 1999 and attracted more than 58,000 fans to Optus Stadium, including thousands of interstate visitors.
Revenue from the sold-out 2026 match, totalling more than $1.5 million is being reinvested into WA football through AFL Origin legacy initiatives, including targeted school programs and regional talent development. Revenue from the 2027 event will also support increased community participation in the sport.
Perth will again take centre stage hosting Origin in 2029, when Western Australia will take on Victoria at Optus Stadium in a blockbuster rematch.
Securing major events such as AFL Origin forms part of the Cook Labor Government's economic diversification strategy, growing the tourism sector and supporting local jobs for Western Australians.
Tickets for 2027 AFL Origin will be released to the general public Thursday, 3 December at 9am AWST, with club members having early access from Wednesday, 2 December.
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As stated by Premier and Tourism, Trade and Investment Minister Roger Cook:
"Western Australia is the natural home of AFL Origin, and we're thrilled to welcome it back to Optus Stadium on 27 February next year.
"This blockbuster clash against South Australia will bring thousands of visitors to our State, supporting local jobs for Western Australians as well as our hotels, pubs, and restaurants while showcasing Western Australia to audiences across the country.
"Next year's match will be particularly special as we celebrate 50 years since the first State of Origin match was played right here in Western Australia.
"Following the incredible success of this year's event, we're proud to have secured AFL Origin for both 2027 and 2029, cementing Perth's place on the national sporting calendar."
As stated by Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti:
"AFL Origin brings out a different kind of pride and passion from footy fans, and I can't wait to see Western Australians get behind their team again when we face off against South Australia next year.
"Hosting this clash 50 years after the first State of Origin match at Subiaco Oval is a fitting celebration of WA's proud football history.
"We want the excitement on the field to support more opportunities off it, which is why revenue from this match is being invested back into community football.
"We've seen more than $1.5 million reinvested into community football from this year's AFL Origin and next year's match will help even more young people participate in the sport."
