Check out everything you need to know for the GIANTS’ first-ever Friday night blockbuster against the Western Bulldogs in Canberra.
Round 6
GWS GIANTS v Western Bulldogs
Friday April 28, 7:50pm
UNSW Canberra Oval, Canberra
Gate Opening:
6:30pm - Gates Open
7:50pm - GWS GIANTS v Western Bulldogs
Tickets:
Be there for the GIANTS’ first-ever Friday night home game at UNSW Canberra Oval as they take on the Western Bulldogs in round six of the Toyota AFL Premiership season.
Tickets are still available for the round six clash but selling fast, with family tickets starting at $60 for two adults and two children, adult tickets from just $24 and concessions $19.
Please note, this is a fully ticketed event with no General Admission seating available. Silver general admission members needed to have registered for their ticket prior to Friday 21 April at 5pm. Members who did not complete this process will not be able to scan in on the night.
CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for the game now.
You can also call 13 28 49 or visit Ticketek agencies. The ticket office at UNSW Canberra Oval will be open from 6:30pm, located at the East and West gates.
Location:
UNSW Canberra Oval is located on Manuka Circle, Griffith ACT 2603.
White Ribbon:
The GIANTS have been a strong supporter of White Ribbon since the club’s inception and they are a premium community partner of the club and the match day community partner for this game. We’re proud to support Australia’s only national, male led campaign to end violence against women.
Purchase a White Ribbon from volunteers around the ground to show your support for ending men’s violence against women and stand up, speak out and act in the face of domestic violence by participating in the White Ribbon Oath prior to the first bounce.
Services Site:
Located immediately next to the Western entrance on Manuka Circle, this new gate will take you straight into the Fan Zone where all the GIANTS inflatables are located, along with the interactive Toyo Tires Game On! activation.
Public Transport and Parking:
Bus: Free chartered buses will be running for GIANTS members and Ticket holders for all the GIANTS games at UNSW Canberra Oval, Canberra this season. Head to ACTION Buses for more details.
ACTION Buses operate a number of buses from and to the following bus interchanges:
- Gungahlin Town Centre
- Woden
- Tuggeranong
- City
- Belconnen Interchanges
The specific times for each service can be found at: ACTION Buses or by phoning 13 17 10.
Car: Public car parking is available at a number of locations around Manuka Oval including Kingston Shopping Centre; Manuka Shopping Centre, Kingston Oval and surrounding streets.
Patrons are reminded not to leave valuables in their cars as they are responsible for the security of their own vehicles
Disabled Parking is directly outside the Main Gate of UNSW Canberra Oval with limited spaces available. Vehicles must display authorised permits to gain access.
Major Event Parking: General Parking is available at Kingston and Manuka Shopping Centres, Kingston Oval and surrounding streets. Please refer to the seating plan to see which entrance would be most convenient to gain access to your seats.
To view the parking map, click here.
Match Day Activities:
GIANTS matches are packed full of fun for the whole family and 2017 will be bigger and better than ever.
- Kids Zone
- Inflatables
- Giveaways
- Face painting
- G-MAN appearances
- Slater and Gordon Kick to Kick on the field after the game
You can also pick up some gear from the merchandise tent or visit the membership marquee to sign up now!
Toyo Tires - GAME ON!:
Visit Toyo Tires at the Fan Zone to Get Your Game On! Test out your skills or take a selfie using the hashtag #driventoperform for the chance to WIN at the game.
Toyo Tires Kick For Cash!:
The Toyo Tires Kick for Cash returns to Canberra and you could kick for $100,000! Simply post a selfie prior to the bounce this Saturday on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #DrivenToPerform and you could be kicking for $100,000 at three-quarter time.
#TrueColours:
Be seen at the game! Show your pride by wearing your GIANTS club gear, upload your pic to Instagram and #TrueColours for your chance to WIN a $200 merchandise voucher. Show your #TrueColours GIANTS fans!
Canberra Fan Day:
Canberra get ready – your GIANTS UNSW Canberra Fan Day is coming up on Saturday, April 29.
Come and join us at St Edmunds College from 9am-11:30am to meet the players and be involved in an action-packed morning.
There will be plenty for the kids to do with our Fan Zone, jumping castle, face painting, DJ, colouring in and more!
Click here for more.
Broadcast Information:
The game will be LIVE on 7mate across NSW and the ACT from 7:30pm and nationally on Fox Footy (channel 504).
You can also follow the GIANTS on social media for game updates and behind-the-scenes content on Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram @GWSGIANTS.
The official match hashtag is #AFLGIANTSDogs
Click here for more information.
Team:
The GIANTS team will be named on gwsgiants.com.au at 6.25pm on Thursday evening with the final team to be named 90 minutes before the match.
Match Day Partner:
MTAA Super
MTAA Super is a proud match day partner of the GIANTS’ first ever Friday night fixture at UNSW Canberra Oval. MTAA Super is a Canberra based industry super fund for the motor trades representing over 240,000 Australians from a diverse range of industries.
