Simonds Stadium will host seven home games for the Cats in 2017, with three of those under the bright lights of Friday night.
The 2017 fixture sees the Western Bulldogs, Crows and Swans all journey to Geelong’s home ground for Friday night games, with the Cats also facing Port Adelaide in a Thursday night match up and Greater Western Sydney in the yet to be confirmed round 23.
Richmond returns to Simonds Stadium for the first time since 2012 and Fremantle will arrive for the first time since 2015.
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The Cats first game at Simonds Stadium for season 2017 will come in round 9 against the reigning premier the Western Bulldogs and will mark the unveiling of the new $91 million Brownlow Stand and stage four stadium redevelopment.
That game will begin a run of three home games at the venue, as the Cats host Port Adelaide in round 10 and Adelaide a week later in round 11.
Fremantle will travel east in round 14 for a Sunday afternoon match up before a five and a half week wait for the Swans to fly south in round 20.
Round 21 will welcome Richmond to Simonds Stadium after a five year absence for a traditional Saturday afternoon clash and the home away season will draw to a close in round 23 against the Giants.
2017 Premiership Season – Simonds Stadium home games
Round 9 – vs. Western Bulldogs | Friday 19 May 2017 @ 7:50pm
Round 10 – vs. Port Adelaide | Thursday 25 May 2017 @ 7:20pm
Round 11 – vs. Adelaide | Friday 2 June 2017 @ 7:50pm
Round 14 – vs. Fremantle | Sunday 25 June 2017 @ 1:10pm
Round 20 – vs. Sydney | Friday 4 August 2017 @ 7:50pm
Round 21 – vs. Richmond | Saturday 12 August 2017 @ 2:10pm
Round 23 – vs. GWS Giants | TBC @ TBC
