The AFL has confirmed details for the match simulation and practice matches, with all practice matches free to attend.
All 18 clubs will compete in one official practice match, with the format and game length replicating Toyota AFL Premiership Season matches.
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Sixteen clubs will participate in an additional match-simulation with the format, number of players, game length and number of breaks to be agreed upon by the competing teams.
2023 Match-Simulation (23-24 Feb). Broadcast arrangements forthcoming.
| Thursday 23 February | Venue | Local time | Format |
| Geelong Cats vs. Hawthorn | GMHBA Stadium | 4.00pm | 4 x 20 mins plus time on |
| Gold Coast SUNS vs. Essendon | Austworld Centre Oval | 4.00pm | 6 x 25 mins (no time on) |
Friday 24 February | |||
| North Melbourne vs. Richmond | Arden Street Oval | 10.00am | 6 periods. 4 x 25 mins and 2 x 20 mins (no time on) |
| Carlton vs. Collingwood | IKON Park | 11.00am | 4 x 25 mins (no time on) |
| Sydney Swans vs. Brisbane Lions | Tramway Oval | 12.00pm | 4 x 25 mins (no time on) |
| St Kilda vs. Melbourne | RSEA Park | 4.00pm | 6 x 25 mins (no time on) |
| Fremantle vs. Adelaide Crows | Victor George Kailis Oval | 3.30pm | 6 x 25 mins (no time on) |
| West Coast Eagles vs. Port Adelaide | Mineral Resources Park | 4.40pm | 6 periods. 4 x 28 mins, 2 x 20 mins (no time on) |
2023 Practice Matches (2-4 March). Broadcast on Foxtel and Kayo.
| Thursday 2 March | Venue | EDT | Local time |
| Hawthorn vs. Collingwood | UTAS Stadium | 5:10pm | 5:10pm |
| Fremantle vs. Port Adelaide | Fremantle Oval | 7:10pm | 4:10pm |
| Brisbane Lions vs. Geelong Cats | Brighton Homes Arena | 8:10pm | 7:10pm |
Friday 3 March | |||
| St Kilda vs. Essendon | RSEA Park | 4:10pm | 4:10pm |
| Sydney Swans vs. Carlton | Blacktown International Sports Park | 7:10pm | 7:10pm |
| West Coast Eagles vs. Adelaide Crows | Mineral Resources Park | 7:40pm | 4:40pm |
Saturday 4 March | |||
| GWS GIANTS vs. Gold Coast SUNS | Blacktown International Sports Park | 12:10pm | 12:10pm |
| Western Bulldogs vs. North Melbourne | IKON Park | 1:10pm | 1:10pm |
| Melbourne vs. Richmond | Casey Fields | 4:10pm | 4:10pm |
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