The Gold Coast SUNS will open up their pre-season campaign at Metricon Stadium following the release of the 2013 NAB Cup fixture.
Round 1 of the NAB Cup will once again be played using the format which has been in place since 2011, with three matches being played comprising two 20 minute halves.
Joining the GC SUNS at Metricon Stadium on Saturday, 23rd February will be local rivals the Brisbane Lions, and 2012 runners-up Hawthorn.
The order of matches has yet to be confirmed, with the first match to commence at 6:40pm AEST.
The GC SUNS will compete in a historic match in Townsville for Round 2 of the NAB Cup against North Melbourne.
It will be the first AFL match to be played in Townsville, to be played on Saturday, 2nd March at 3:30pm AEST.
The GC SUNS will then head to Blacktown International Sports Park for Round 3 to take on reigning premiers the Sydney Swans on Saturday 9th March at 6:00pm AEST.
The fixture for Round 4 will be dependent on which teams compete in the NAB Cup Grand Final, and will be released following the Round 3 matches.
Matches in Rounds 2, 3 and 4 of the NAB Cup will be played with four 17.5 minute quarters, with a number of trial rules in place, including interchange capping.
CLICK HERE to view 2013 NAB Cup Fixture
