Fremantle will host the 41st AFL Masters National Carnival - the first time the region has hosted the National Carnival. The AFL Masters National Carnival is the largest mass participation football event in Australia with an estimated 70 teams across all eight Australian States and Territories spreads across three age divisions for Women (over 35s, over 40s and over 45s) and seven age divisions for Men (from 35s to over 65s). Over 1500 players are expected to descend on Fremantle to vie for the title of becoming AFL Masters National Champions. The Local Fremantle Organising Committee have put together a tremendous calendar of off-field events for participants during the week including a high tea, the annual Golf Classic, day trips around the region, the prestigious Hall of Fame event and a fun-filled event on "Super Tuesday" for "kids" of all ages and sizes. The AFL Masters National Carnival starts with opening Meet and Greet events for each participating State and Territory on AFL Grand Final Day and concludes with a Gala Night at Optus Stadium where Carnival winners and All-Australians are feted. Matches throughout the week are being played at various grounds surrounding Fremantle including Fremantle Oval, East Fremantle Oval, Fremantle Park, Tom Perrot Reserve and Gilbert Fraser Reserve.