The AFL has revealed that North Melbourne will host West Coast in the opening round of the 2023 season.

In what is set to be Alastair Clarkson's first game at the helm of his new club, the Kangaroos will battle the Eagles at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, March 18 from 1.45pm AEDT.

Last season saw North Melbourne claim a 15-point win over West Coast in the only meeting between the two clubs.

Nick Larkey booted six goals that day and plucked seven marks while Hugh Greenwood had arguably his best game in blue and white with 29 disposals, 10 tackles and nine clearances.

The season will kick off with Richmond v Carlton at the MCG on Thursday night, followed by Geelong v Collingwood at the same venue on Friday.

The 2023 AFL Premiership Season fixture for the first 15 Rounds, and then rounds, match-ups and venues for the remaining home and away matches will be released later this week.

ROUND 1 FIXTURE

Thursday, March 16
Richmond v Carlton at the MCG, 7.20pm AEDT

Friday, March 17
Geelong v Collingwood at the MCG, 7.40pm AEDT

Saturday, March 18
North Melbourne v West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium, 1.45pm AEDT
Port Adelaide v Brisbane Lions at Adelaide Oval, 4.05pm ACDT
Melbourne v Western Bulldogs at the MCG, 7.25pm AEDT
Gold Coast Suns v Sydney Swans at Metricon Stadium, 7pm AEST

Sunday, March 19
GWS Giants v Adelaide Crows at Giants Stadium, 1.10pm AEDT
Hawthorn v Essendon at the MCG, 3.20pm AEDT
St Kilda v Fremantle at Marvel Stadium, 4.40pm AEDT