Collingwood will kick off its 2019 home and away campaign by hosting Geelong in a huge Friday night game at the MCG.
The round one fixture was revealed over the weekend, with the Magpies' clash with the Cats among the key talking points.
As has been the case in recent years, Carlton and Richmond will get the season underway on the Thursday evening.
The 2019 JLT Community Series fixture will be released at 1pm on Monday.
The full 2019 premiership season fixture will be released at midday on Wednesday.
Round one, 2019
Thursday, March 21
Carlton v Richmond at the MCG, 7.20pm AEDT
Friday, March 22
Collingwood v Geelong at the MCG, 7.50pm AEDT
Saturday, March 23
Melbourne v Port Adelaide at the MCG, 1.45pm AEDT
Adelaide v Hawthorn at Adelaide Oval, 4.05pm ACDT
Western Bulldogs v Sydney at Marvel Stadium, 7.25pm AEDT
Brisbane v West Coast at the Gabba, 7.20pm AEST
Sunday, March 24
St Kilda v Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium, 1.10pm AEDT
Greater Western Sydney v Essendon at Spotless Stadium, 3.20pm AEDT
Fremantle v North Melbourne, Optus Stadium, 3.20pm AWST
