The AFL has confirmed its fixture for the final round of the home and away season.

Collingwood will take on Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday 26 August at 1.45pm.

The league sought to fixture the final round in a way that maximises attendances and broadcast viewership.

As in 2016, all teams in the top eight at the end of the season will enjoy a week off before the commencement of the finals series.

The Magpies have not beaten the Demons since the Queen's Birthday in 2015, falling four points short in the corresponding fixture earlier this season.

Round 23 2017
Collingwood v Melbourne
Saturday 26 August
MCG, 1.45pm
Broadcaster: Foxtel/ Fox Sports

AFL Round 23
Friday 25 August
Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium, 7.50pm

Saturday 26 August
Collingwood v Melbourne at the MCG, 1.45pm
Brisbane v North Melbourne at the Gabba, 2.10pm
Sydney v Carlton at the SCG, 4.35pm
Geelong v Greater Western Sydney at Simonds Stadium, 7.25pm
Port Adelaide v Gold Coast at Adelaide Oval, 7.10pm (local)

Sunday 27 August
Essendon v Fremantle at Etihad Stadium, 1.10pm
Richmond v St Kilda at the MCG, 3.20pm
West Coast v Adelaide at Domain Stadium, 2.40pm (local)