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AFL 26
Get ready for the future of footy with AFL 26. Feel every hit, hear every roar, and live every moment with unmatched authenticity and intensity.
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FOOTY REDEFINED
Get ready for the future of footy with AFL 26. Feel every hit, hear every roar, and live every moment with unmatched authenticity and intensity. From the first bounce to the final siren, the action is fast, fierce, and true to the game. With lifelike gameplay, roaring crowds, expert commentary, and all the drama of real AFL, you’re not just watching the game — you’re in it. This is footy, redefined.
Key Features
PLAYER CAREER
Step into the boots of a future star in the all-new Player Career mode. Live the full journey — from draft day dreams to game-day glory. Train hard, rise through the ranks, overcome setbacks, and celebrate every milestone you achieve in the AFL or AFLW. This is your story. Your career. Your moment.
MANAGEMENT CAREER
With updated gameplay mechanics, the challenge is now even greater, and the moments even more unforgettable as you take the reins as coach, shaping your team’s destiny. Manage your list with precision, nurture young talent, and guide them through the ranks. On game day, every decision counts. The pressure is on — make the right moves, adjust your tactics, and push your team to premiership glory.
EXCEPTIONAL FIDELITY
Every AFL and AFLW player has been recreated with an incredible level of detail, from their signature skills, to their physical features carefully scanned with the latest photogrammetry technology, players are brought to life like never before.
MAKE YOUR MARK
Design and personalize your own club, players, and stadiums with the cutting-edge Academy Tools. Experience AFL 26 from your own unique perspective and showcase your creations to the world.
Game specifications
Console
Nintendo Switch 2
Game file size
35.9GB
No. of players
Local
1 - 4
Online
1 - 2
Supported play modes
TV Mode
Supported
Tabletop Mode
Supported
Handheld Mode
Supported
Save Data Cloud
Supported
Supported languages
English
Publisher
Big Ant Studios
Genre
Sports
Release date
31/3/2026
Age Rating
This game supports the following features:
Notices
Internet connection required during online play. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Some online services may not be available in all countries. Online play requires paid online membership. Find out more about the paid membership subscription.
A paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online is required to use the Save Data Cloud. Find out more about the paid membership subscription.
Multiplayer requires one compatible controller per player. Additional controllers (sold separately) may be required.
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