The AFL have released the fixture for Round 23, with the heavyweight clash between Carlton and Collingwood scheduled for the 3:20 pm free-to-air time slot on Sunday, August 21.
The game is set to have finals-series ramifications, as Collingwood currently holds a spot in the top-four after their post-siren victory over Essendon last weekend, while Carlton sits seventh and is also challenging for a second-chance position.
Brisbane will host Melbourne at the Gabba to kick the round off on Friday night, with St Kilda and Sydney clashing at Marvel Stadium on Sunday afternoon to close out the home and away season on a blockbuster day for five current finals contenders.
Essendon vs Richmond have been handed the first Saturday night slot, with the other filled by the Showdown at Adelaide Oval.
Round 23 will take place over the weekend of August 19-21, with finals football kicking off on Friday, September 2.
FULL ROUND 23 FIXTURE - All times AEST
Friday August 19
Brisbane v Melbourne, Gabba – 7:50pm
Saturday August 20
GWS Giants v Fremantle, Manuka Oval – 1:45pm
North Melbourne v Gold Coast Suns, Marvel Stadium – 2:10pm
Geelong v West Coast, GMHBA Stadium – 4:35pm
Essendon v Richmond, MCG – 7:25pm
Port Adelaide v Adelaide, Adelaide Oval – 7:30pm
Sunday August 21
Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs, University of Tasmania Stadium – 1:10pm
Carlton v Collingwood, MCG – 3:20pm
St Kilda v Sydney, Marvel Stadium – 4:40pm