The countdown to the first Preliminary Final is on as we we prepare to play Port Adelaide at this SCG this Friday - it's set to be an action-packed game. Join us at Sydney Swans HQ and on Driver Avenue ahead of the game to celebrate September and welcome in another weekend.
In Sydney and want to watch the game with fellow supporters? Check out our Swans Friendly Venues to find the nearest pub near you.
Sydney Swans v Port Adelaide SCG Gates open: 5:45pm AEST Team entry: 7:24pm First bounce: 7:40pm
The Sydney Swans will play St Kilda at Marvel Stadium from 1:05pm AEST. Gates open at 11:45am. For information on the venue, visit the website here.
Public Transport
TRAIN
Southern Cross Station is next to Marvel Stadium and is connected to most metropolitan and regional train lines. The stadium is a short walk from the station across the Bourke Street pedestrian bridge.
Getting to Marvel from the new Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury Line
The Metro Tunnel connects the new Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury Line from Cranbourne and Pakenham in the southeast to Sunbury in the northwest. Passengers will need to change trains as the new line doesn’t travel via Southern Cross Station.
Travel options from the southeast:
Transfer at Town Hall Station to Flinders Street Station for trains to Southern Cross Station
Change at Town Hall Station to trams on Collins Street (route 11, 12, 48 or 109) or Flinders Street (route 35, 75 or 70) towards Southern Cross Station
From the northwest:
Change at Footscray to the Werribee or Williamstown lines
Or transfer at State Library Station to Melbourne Central for trains to Southern Cross Station
Or change at State Library Station to the Route 30 tram on La Trobe Street
For up-to-date public transport information in Victoria including timetables, service disruption information, ticketing or special event services, or to plan your journey, visit transport.vic.gov.au or download the PTV App.
TRAM
City trams run to Marvel Stadium via La Trobe Street and Harbour Esplanade - Plan your journey.
Tram #30: St Vincents Plaza / Central Pier Docklands
Tram #35: Anticlockwise / Anticlockwise or Clockwise / Clockwise
Tram #70: Waterfront City Docklands / Wattle Park
Tram #75: Central Pier Docklands / Vermont South
Tram #86: Waterfront City Docklands / Bundoora RMIT
Trams also stop in the CBD on Spencer Street, Bourke Street and Collins Street, and all are a short walk to Marvel Stadium - Plan your journey.
Tram #96: St Kilda Beach / East Brunswick
Tram #11: West Preston / Victoria Harbour Docklands
Tram #48: North Balwyn / Victoria Harbour Docklands
BUS
The bus terminus is at Southern Cross Train Station and services airport transfers as well as routes across country Victoria. Marvel Stadium is a short walk across the Bourke Street pedestrian footbridge from the bus terminus. Plan your journey.
RIDESHARE / DROP-OFF
A taxi rank is available on Bourke Street (opposite Platform 28 restaurant) and on La Trobe Street (near Peppers' Apartments).
FERRY
Port Phillip Ferries berth at Docklands, directly across the street from Marvel Stadium. Ferries are available from Portarlington Pier and Geelong Waterfront.
Limited parking is available at Marvel Stadium and patrons are encouraged to book as early as possible for this event.
Enter via car park entrances on Bourke Street (A & B) and Wurundjeri Way (D & E). Please note, the car park has a height restriction of 2.1 metres.
For car parking enquiries, please contact our Parking Services team via email or (03) 8625 7201.
Accessible car parking at the stadium is booked via Ubi Park.
Please note, patrons do not have to indicate via Ubi Park if they need an accessible car-park, but will require a disabled sticker to park in these spaces.
Please notify car park attendant on Event Day and they will help allocate you to an accessible spot.
Alternatively, disabled patrons can be dropped off at Bourke Street or Harbour Esplanade where there are external lifts from ground to concourse level. Click here to view the Stadium Map.
Accessibility
Marvel Stadium have accessible seating, parking, sensory rooms, and other facilities available for those with accessibility needs.
Venue access: Accessibility lift access is available on Harbour Esplanade (between AFL House and Bendigo Bank) and Bourke Street (adjacent to Stadium car park Entrance A/B). A street-to-concourse ramp is available on La Trobe Street.
Gates 4, 5, 6, 8 & 9 all have lift access to all levels within the stadium.
Facilities: Marvel Stadium has a range of facilities including wheelchair services, mobility aids, changing places, companion cards, accessible and all-gender toilets and provisions for assistance animals.
We are also proud to offer Telstra Touch and Track, a game-changing technology for blind and low-vision Australians to experience live sport like never more. For more information, visit the Telstra Touch and Track page or the booking form here.
Support: If you cannot find the answer you're looking for, please contact reception.msl@afl.com.au
Please note: Moore Park will be very busy on Friday night with around 75,000 people expected to attend AFL and NRL finals games at the SCG and Allianz Stadium kicking off around the same time, as well as a concert at neighbouring Hordern Pavilion.
Sydney's Home for Finals presented by realestate.com.au
Sydney Swans HQ is the place to be before and after the game. Join fellow members and fans and celebrate September in style. There will be a DJ, food trucks and a drink garden thanks to our friends at Jim Beam.
Open: 5:00pm Closes: 7:40pm - head to your seat before first bounce
Before the Bounce
PSA: Before the Bounce will return for an extra special finals edition. Come and soak up the pre-game atmosphere within the heart of our HQ. This inner sanctum experience includes a 90-minute drinks and buffet package, exclusive interview with former Sydney Swans and AFL Premiership players Kieren Jack and Dan Hannebery.
Thanks to our partners there will be plenty for little and bigs kids alike with activities and giveaways in the foyer of our HQ.
Stand shoulder-to-shoulder with your favourite Swans and snap a pick with our life size player cutouts thanks to realestate.com.au. Plus, upload your favourite photo of the year HERE and you could win 1 of 3 signed guernseys!
Want to relive some of our best moments of 2024? Don't forget to check out the wall of Moments that Matter presented by Fiserv, or head to the QBE Ball Tower and enter for your chance to win a $400 voucher to be used at the Swanshop or for your next Sydney Swans membership.
Everyday could be a White Bay kinda day with your chance to win a year of beer*, thanks to the Official Beer of the Sydney Swans White Bay Brewery. To win, be the first to correctly guess the number of 150th Limited Edition Extra Pale Lager cans in the tower.
Go in the draw to win a Volkswagen T-Roc City Life. Scan the QR code on game day, enter your details.
Finally, send a message of support to the Sydney Swans players during Finals thanks to Origin Energy. We will have a photo booth set up so you can jump behind the camera and share a personalised message.
Post Game
Continue your Friday night with us. Return to the Member Bar following the final siren for drinks, light food options and a DJ. It's the perfect prelude to a night out, or a great excuse to wait for the traffic to fade.
Open: 10:10pm Closes: 11:40pm
Driver Avenue
Activities and Giveaways
The fun continues on Driver Avenue on your way to the stadium. Enjoy activities, giveaways from our partners and even more food trucks.
Get your face painted pre-game thanks to our partners in supporting kids’ health the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation.
Spin the wheel and try your luck at winning an awesome prize thanks to Maccas. We have Maccas Footies and AFL player cards to giveaway.
There will also be merchandise stands to get you in the red and white spirit.
Did you happen to nab a ticket in the Victor Trumper stand? There will be an exclusive outlet of Swanshop merchandise with up to 70% off*. T&Cs apply, limited stock available.
Want MORE footy in 2024?
The footy doesn't stop after September. Become a member of the Sydney Swans AFLW team from just $37 and get access to ALL home and away games this season, plus many more perks. Join today!
Head to Henson Park on Sunday, September 22 and cheer on the team as they play cross-town rivals GWS Giants. Visit the Match Day Hub for more information and get tickets here.
Consistency the key for AFLW Match Sim with Giants
Sydney have named it's squad for a match sim against GWS at Tramway Oval on Sunday.
VFL Team: Four changes to face the Devils
The VFL team will be looking to keep their undefeated streak to six games on Saturday morning against the Tasmanian Devils.
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Sydney will be hoping to make it back to back wins as they look to secure the all-important top two spot with just four fixtures remaining in the home and away season.
