The 2026 SFNL Men’s Division 1 Finals Series gets underway this weekend, with both the Reserves and Seniors beginning their finals campaigns at the league’s home of RSEA Park, Moorabbin.
With qualifying and elimination finals on the schedule, clubs will be looking to make the perfect start to their finals journey, while others face the pressure of keeping their premiership hopes alive.
Men’s Division 1 Reserves
Saturday 29 August
Qualifying Final – 12:00pm 📍 RSEA Park, Moorabbin Bentleigh v Murrumbeena
Sunday 30 August
Elimination Final – 12:00pm 📍 RSEA Park, Moorabbin Dingley v Cranbourne
The Reserves finals action kicks off on Saturday with Bentleigh taking on Murrumbeena in the Qualifying Final, before Dingley and Cranbourne meet in Sunday's Elimination Final.
Men’s Division 1 Seniors
Saturday 29 August
Qualifying Final – 2:00pm 📍 RSEA Park, Moorabbin Narre Warren v Bentleigh
Sunday 30 August
Elimination Final – 2:00pm 📍 RSEA Park, Moorabbin Cheltenham v St Pauls McKinnon
Saturday's Seniors Qualifying Final will see Narre Warren face Bentleigh, with the winner progressing closer to a Grand Final berth.
Sunday then brings an important Elimination Final between Cheltenham and St Pauls McKinnon, with the losing side's season coming to an end.
The Road to the Premiership
With four games across the weekend, the opening round of the Men's Division 1 Finals Series promises plenty of intensity as clubs begin their push towards premiership glory.
All matches will be played at RSEA Park, Moorabbin, giving supporters the chance to take in a full weekend of SFNL Men's Division 1 finals action.
Good luck to all clubs, players, coaches, officials and supporters competing this weekend. 🏆💙
