The 2022 Premiership kicks off on Wednesday 16th March

The Demons will open the 2022 Toyota AFL Premiership Season with a blockbuster clash with the Western Bulldogs.

The Demons-Bulldogs clash - a rematch of September's Grand Final - will be played on a Wednesday night (March 16) at the MCG.

Carlton and Richmond will play their traditional Thursday night match in round one, followed by St Kilda hosting Collingwood on Friday night.