New AFL 'Gather Round' Deal Announced
澳式足球聯盟宣佈達成「聚會週」新協議
更新於: 2026年6月11日 上午06:50
The AFL and the South Australian Government have announced an exciting three-year extension of their partnership, ensuring the popular 'Gather Round' football festival will call South Australia home until at least 2029.
澳洲澳式足球聯盟(AFL)與南澳州政府宣布，雙方的合作關係將延長三年，確保備受歡迎的「聚集輪」(Gather Round)足球嘉年華，至少會在南澳州舉辦至2029年。
Since its 2023 debut, this unique event—where all AFL teams play in one state across various venues—has become a massive success.
自2023年首次登場以來，這項獨特的賽事（AFL所有球隊均在同一個州內多個場館比賽）已獲得巨大成功。
The 2026 festival saw a record-breaking 270,000 fans attend, contributing over $285 million to the local economy.
2026年的嘉年華創下了27萬名球迷參與的紀錄，並為當地經濟帶來超過2.85億澳幣的收益。
Beyond the matches, the partnership has invested $8 million into community football facilities, showing the festival's deep commitment to the sport at all levels.
除了比賽本身，該合作夥伴關係還投入800萬澳幣資金於社區足球設施的建設，展現了這項賽事對各級足球運動的深刻承諾。
By securing this deal well in advance, the AFL offers stability for traveling fans while ensuring the festival continues to thrive.
透過及早敲定這項協議，AFL為參與的球迷提供了穩定性，並確保嘉年華持續蓬勃發展。
Whether you are a die-hard fan or a first-time visitor, Gather Round continues to be a highlight of the Australian sporting calendar, celebrating football, community, and the beauty of South Australia.
無論您是忠實的鐵粉還是首次到訪的遊客，「聚集輪」(Gather Round)始終是澳洲體育日曆上的一大亮點，慶祝著足球、社區精神以及南澳州的美麗。
