Everything you need to know ahead of our final game of the season at GIANTS Stadium.
AFL Round 16
GIANTS v Essendon
Saturday, August 6 at 2:10pm
Wangal Country | GIANTS Stadium
Match Day Partner: Harvey Norman
Gates will open at 10:25am this weekend as the GIANTS host Essendon in a VFL curtain-raiser from 10:35am.
VFL Round 20
GIANTS v Essendon
Saturday, August 6 at 10.35am
Wangal Country | GIANTS Stadium
All VFL matches will be live streamed free on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App.
Visit: afl.com.au/stream-vfl and follow the links. All matches will be available to watch on demand.
Broadcast
Saturday’s match will be shown live on the Seven Network including 7mate in NSW and the ACT as well as Fox Footy and Kayo nationally from 2pm.
For the latest television and radio broadcast guide, click here.
General Public Tickets
Fans wishing to purchase tickets to this weekend's match are able to do so HERE.
Family tickets are available from just $50.00 with plenty of action planned for GIANTS Stadium.
GIANTS MEMBERS
Members Round
Join us for GIANTS Members Round as we celebrate our members in 2022!
With giveaways, member guest tickets and the chance to meet our 2022 AFL and AFLW at our post-match members event - this will be one you don't want to miss!
Member Round Ticketing Offer
To help celebrate Members Round, GIANTS game access members can bring along up to two friends of family to this weekend's clash!
Members who wish to bring a mate can book their bonus member stand tickets via the below link.
BRING A MATE - Ticketing Offer
Member Access
Members are no longer required to prebook their tickets prior to a match and instead they will be eligible to use their smartphone as their entry method into the game. Members are advised to add their mobile tickets into their digital wallets at least 24 hours prior to match day to ensure a smooth entry into the stadium.
Accessing your Mobile Ticket
- Download the GWS GIANTS Club app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Open the GIANTS app and click the 'My Tickets' icon at the top of the page.
- Log in with your GIANTS membership details and your available matches will begin to load.
- Select your desired match and wait for your ticket details to load.
- Within 72hrs prior to the match, you will now have the option to 'View Barcodes' or 'Add to Wallet'.
It is recommended you add your tickets to either your Apple Wallet or Google Pay account before heading to the venue to ensure a smooth entry. - Now with your barcode visible, head to the nearest entry gate and scan your ticket into the venue.
Note: If you have multiple tickets in your account, you can swipe across to view your next ticket.
For more instructions on mobile ticketing, visit the Members Hub HERE.
Cheer Squad Members
GIANTS Cheer Squad Members are no longer required to book their cheer squad tickets prior to match day. Cheer Squad members should use their game access membership to enter GIANTS Stadium and then make their way to section 216. More information has been shared in the Cheer Squad Newsletter.
Getting There and Access
Fans are encouraged to plan their trip and consider all the available travel options ahead of time.
Trains run regularly to Olympic Park and the stadium is a short walk from the station.
Remember, it’s mandatory to wear a face mask on public transport and you'll need to use an Opal card or contactless payment card/device. Register your details online at Opal or via the app ahead of time.
If you’re driving, travel with your group and consider pre-booking your parking online, available until 11:59pm the night before the event.
You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com.
Plan your trip at: https://transportnsw.info/trip
Game Day Activities
- The GIANTS Fan Zone is back in action at GIANTS Stadium and will be filled with loads of fun and FREE activities for all ages.
- Chill out and watch the game in the beer garden located under the GIANT scoreboard.
- GIANTS Big Kick and netball inflatables; test your kicking and netball skills at our GIANTS inflatables!
- Face painting and air brush tattoos will all be available for free in the GIANTS Fan Zone so make sure you deck yourself out in as much orange as possible
- Giveaways: Make sure you grab your hand clappers, posters and rally towels to kick-start your GIANTS game day experience in style!
- Get your best moves ready for the Harvey Norman dance off! With JBL speakers up for grabs at ¼ time, visit the DJ deck underneath the scoreboard for your chance to win!
- Want a FREE upgrade to the SKYDECK? Visit the team at the Harvey Norman Activation Zone for your chance to watch the game in style!
- St George - Visit the St George Apple Pay Upgrader booth at Gate D for your chance to win food vouchers, merchandise and more!
- Plenty of fun for the whole family, including a jumping castle, tea cups and the mechanical footy!
- Grab a photo with our Inflatable Snow Globe!
- Members – head to your inbox for your invitation to our exclusive Members' post-match event.
$2 Hot Chips
You read that correctly! Grab your bucket of $2 chips - available at Chips on a Stick, Schnitzel Theatre, Wally's Hotdogs, Kebabish, Bell's Burdgers, Jimmy's Catch and Ian's Ice-cream while stock lasts.
Maximum of two (2) buckets of chips per transaction*
Win a Trip to Hawaii with Toyo Tires!
Toyo Tires, our principal partner, are giving two families the chance to race head-to-head at GIANTS Stadium and WIN a family round trip to Hawaii.
You’ve seen our new three-quarter time activation now it’s your chance to give to a go. Simply complete the competition entry form for the chance to field one of two teams to compete.
The first team to cross the finish-line while rolling a large-inflatable-tyre will win the family round trip to Hawaii. Both qualifying entries will receive a free set of Toyo Tyres!
Merchandise
The GIANTS Shop is located inside Gate D. Member discounts and GIANTS Shop vouchers can be redeemed at the GIANTS shops!
Most Valuable GIANT
Vote for your Most Valuable GIANT! After our game on Saturday, GIANTS fans will be able to vote for their most valuable player in a 3, 2, 1 voting style. Vote via Instagram story or on the GIANTS app - Click here to download it now. This year the overall winner of the Most Valuable GIANT - as chosen by you - will be awarded the trophy at the Kevin Sheedy Medal.
Team Selection
The GIANTS will name their final team on Thursday at 6:20pm at giants.afl.
Social Media
For all the latest news, follow @GWSGIANTS on social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
