1963 VFL season Round 1 Round 1

| Home_team | Home_team_score | Away_team | Away_team_score | Venue | Crowd | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong | 16.26 (122) | South Melbourne | 9.9 (63) | Kardinia Park | 33953 | 20 April 1963 |
| St Kilda | 13.5 (83) | Melbourne | 9.11 (65) | Junction Oval | 31300 | 20 April 1963 |
| North Melbourne | 11.11 (77) | Footscray | 5.10 (40) | Arden Street Oval | 21960 | 20 April 1963 |
| Hawthorn | 8.12 (60) | Essendon | 13.7 (85) | Glenferrie Oval | 30000 | 20 April 1963 |
| Richmond | 11.14 (80) | Collingwood | 18.16 (124) | Punt Road Oval | 32200 | 20 April 1963 |
| Fitzroy | 10.12 (72) | Carlton | 14.11 (95) | Brunswick Street Oval | 25167 | 20 April 1963 |