Richmond will face traditional rival Carlton in the opening match of the 2017 home and away season.
The AFL announced the Round 1 fixture on Sunday, with the Tigers fixtured in an away match against the Blues on Thursday March 23.
The full 2017 AFL fixture will be released on Thursday, October 27.
The full round-one fixture
Thursday, March 23
Carlton v Richmond, MCG
Friday, March 24
Collingwood v Western Bulldogs, MCG
Saturday, March 25
Sydney Swans v Port Adelaide, SCG
North Melbourne v West Coast, Etihad Stadium
Gold Coast v Brisbane Lions, Metricon Stadium
Essendon v Hawthorn, MCG
Sunday, March 26
Adelaide v Greater Western Sydney, Adelaide Oval
St Kilda v Melbourne, Etihad Stadium
Fremantle v Geelong, Domain Stadium
