PORT ADELAIDE will play 12 matches at Adelaide Oval in 2018, hosting 11 games, while also playing an away Showdown against the Crows in Round 20.

The Power begin their 2018 campaign with a Saturday twilight fixture against the Dockers, before hosting the Lions in Round 3.

Port welcome Geelong to Adelaide in Round 5 for a blockbuster ANZAC round clash on Saturday night, followed by Showdown XLIV in Round 8, with bumper crowds expected for both fixtures.

Three consecutive primetime home games in June are an exciting feature of the 2018 fixture, with a Friday night clash against the reigning premier Richmond kickstarting 'Super June'. It will be followed by a Thursday night clash with the Western Bulldogs in Round 13, and finishing with another Friday night fixture against the Demons in Round 14.

In Round 16, Port will host St Kilda in another Saturday twilight match. In the corresponding game last year, Robbie Gray combined with All-Australian ruckman Paddy Ryder, to provide one of the most memorable finishes in the Power's history.

The remaining home fixtures are key match-ups against GWS, Essendon and last year's Elimination Final opponent - West Coast.

The breakdown of Port Adelaide's home fixtures sees four Saturday twilight games and one Sunday twilight game, a Saturday afternoon and Saturday night game, as well as one Thursday night and two Friday night matches in 'Super June'.

The final home match against the Bombers in Round 23 is part of the floating fixture and the date and time will be provided at a later date.

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