2026 E. W. Copeland Trophy

The 2026 E. W. Copeland Trophy will be held on Friday 2 October at Crown Palladium.

To accommodate the significant Member interest in attending our night of nights, the Club will once again conduct a Member ballot for the opportunity to purchase tickets.

The ballot structure will give priority access to our loyal 50+ year Members, who have stuck Side by Side with the Club for half a century or more.

Ballot eligibility and details for 2026 Members is as follows*:
Round 1

• Eligible Members: 50+ year Members who hold an 1892 or Legends membership
• Registrations open: 10am (AEST) on Monday 17 August
• Registrations close: 4pm (AEST) on Tuesday 18 August

Round 2

• Eligible Members: all other 50+ year Members
• Registrations open: 10am (AEST) on Wednesday 19 August
• Registrations close: 4pm (AEST) on Friday 21 August

Round 3

• Eligible Members: all other 1892 & Legends Member
• Registration details will be confirmed if tickets remain after Round 2

*Members must be 18 or older to enter the ballot.

Member live stream

The 2026 E. W. Copeland Trophy will be broadcast live and free on the Collingwood website.

The winners announced throughout the evening will also be shared across the Club's digital media channels.

We look forward to celebrating the 2026 AFL season with the entire Magpie Army!

Next steps

Eligible Members will be sent email and SMS communication prior to their ballot opening.

Go Pies!