Cairns is set to play a big part in the AFL season for the first time when it hosts Fremantle and Sydney in a temporary hub.
The Dockers and Swans will base themselves in Far North Queensland for rounds 15-18, but will not play against each other while there.
They have already been scheduled to meet at Optus Stadium in round 13.
Opponents will fly in and out of Cairns for matches, with Melbourne among the clubs set to play both sides at Cazaly’s Stadium.
“We are delighted to be again playing games at Cazaly’s and to have Fremantle and the Sydney Swans staying in Cairns, which has such a passionate AFL support base,” AFL fixtures boss Travis Auld said.
“We are really grateful for the support of the Queensland Government which has ensured our season has been able to continue, along with the wonderful support of Tourism Queensland and Cairns Regional Council.
“We are always excited to bring our games to Far North Queensland, and now for a period of time having teams in the community and contributing to the local economy when it is really needed.”
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk welcomed the news.
“We know the Cairns economy has been hit particularly hard by the global pandemic,” Palaszczuk said.
“Having two teams plus officials and support staff based in the city provides an obvious economic benefit.
“I hope Queenslanders will travel to Cairns to see the teams play and that fans will enjoy seeing the game played in the Tropical North.”
Queensland’s continued assistance to the AFL as it attempts to complete a 153-game home-and-away season could strengthen the state’s case to host the 2020 finals series.