St Kilda is set to host Carlton at Westpac Stadium, Wellington in the first of five AFL games to be held on Anzac Day, 2015.

The match will be held on the 100th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli.

The clash between St Kilda and Carlton will be the Saints’ third home game to be held at Westpac Stadium on Anzac Day after hosting the Brisbane Lions in 2014 and Sydney Swans in 2013.

The Saints will take on the Blues at 1.10pm New Zealand local time, for an 11.10am broadcast into Melbourne on Fox Footy, after consultation with the Victorian RSL.

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St Kilda CEO Matt Finnis said the club was looking forward to hosting the match on such a special date.

“Anzac Day 2015 will be a significant occasion for both countries and we acknowledge the magnitude of this day as we once again bring the Australian game to our New Zealand friends,” Finnis said.

“This game will also give our supporters a time to remember in a place they will never forget.”

Finnis said having two Victorian-based clubs playing in a traditional football timeslot would bring a true football experience to New Zealanders.

“After holding two matches in Wellington over the past two seasons, New Zealanders are getting a taste for the Australian game,” Finnis said.

“For the first time, New Zealand football fans will have the experience of a Saturday afternoon at the football where they can watch two foundation AFL teams renew a long standing rivalry.

“Our club’s first ever game was against Carlton in 1873 and the two clubs have enjoyed a rich history ever since.”

Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association National President BJ Clark said the AFL and the two clubs involved had shown enormous respect in scheduling and promoting the match on such an important day.

“Anzac Day is a sacred day for both our nations and the AFL, St Kilda and Carlton Football Clubs have worked closely with all relevant parties to ensure that the occasion is fully respected and acknowledged with the scheduling of this match,” Mr Clark said.

Wellington City Council Deputy Mayor Justin Lester said the city was eagerly awaiting its third AFL game.

“We are very much looking forward to welcoming St Kilda and Carlton fans to Wellington for the Anzac Day fixture in 2015,” Mr Lester said.

“Both clubs are steeped in history and their fierce rivalry means that Wellingtonians and visitors alike can look forward to a close and exciting game.”