It's been 34 days since we've played at the SCG and boy, does it feel good to be back. Join us this Friday night for a blockbuster clash with our cross-town rivals the GWS GIANTS under Friday night lights.
Kick off your weekend early by heading to our VFL curtain raiser from 3:35pm (don't worry, we won't tell your boss) and enjoy everything the Sydney Swans HQ and Driver Avenue has to offer ahead of the main event at 7:50pm. For more information on getting to the SCG, visit the Match Day Hub here.
Sydney Swans v GWS GIANTS
Friday, April 17 - SCG
Gates open: 3:30pm
VFL curtain raiser: 3:35pm
AFL team entry: 7:39pm
Ball up: 7:50pm AEST
SYNC SWANS MATCHES TO YOUR CALENDAR HERE
Match Day Partner: Volkswagen
We’re proud to celebrate 16 years of partnership with our Major Partner, Volkswagen. Do you want to go for a drive with Volkswagen? They're giving Swans fans the chance to win a Polo Style. Competition opens on match day, Friday April 17th. Don’t miss out – ENTER NOW!
Sydney Swans HQ - Match Day Starts Here
Celebrate another game day at the SCG by visiting Sydney Swans HQ, match day starts here.
The Locker Room by Swanshop will be open from 10am, while the bar is open from 4pm.
PRE-MATCH
Bar open: 4pm
Player Q+A: 5:45pm
Past player Q+A, Jude Bolton: 6:50pm
There will be a photo booth, acoustic music from Dom Diaz Music, face painting and lawn games.
POST-MATCH
Head to back to HQ following the final siren for post-match drinks with the bar and store open till midnight. Plus, hear from John Longmire and Simon Goodwin.
Driver Avenue
TICKETING INFORMATION
Members, to access your mobile member tickets, please visit the Sydney Swans App. For more information, visit HERE. To refresh your tickets, please logout of your account and log back in.
MEMBER PACK COLLECTION
If you have chosen to include a member pack with your 2026 membership, now is your chance to collect. lease download your member pack collection pass to your digital wallet – this has been sent to you via email and SMS.
You will be able to collect your pack from the Membership Marquee on Driver Avenue and Sydney Swans HQ.
For more information, visit HERE.
MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT
Membership Support will be available on match day at the below locations:
- Sydney Swans HQ
- Box Office 2, Driver Avenue, SCG (next to Gate B)
ACTIVITIES AND GIVEAWAYS
Join us on Driver Avenue for plenty of fun with a host of activations from our partners.
Get ready to turn up the volume at the Swans DJ Booth, presented by QBE Insurance.
Proudly presented by QBE Insurance and celebrating an incredible 40 years of partnership, this is the ultimate match day vibe zone. Swing by to soak up the energy, enjoy pumping tunes, and feel the red and white spirit come alive before the first ball up.
Hop behind the steering wheel and battle it out on the track against your opponent in the Volkswagen’s Track Day Challenge. Along the way you can collect footy balls, score goals, and hopefully set a new record in the VW Tiguan and VW Tayron. Get in some practice before match day by heading to VWTrackDayChallenge.com.au for your chance to win a weekend getaway in a Volkswagen.
Don’t forget to pick-up your Volkswagen Clap Banner on entry to the game and remember to hold it up at half-time to win! This year each home game our winner will receive a $500 Ticketek Experiences Voucher.
Also did you know the QR code on your clap banner takes you to the VW Track Day Challenge. A mini car game you can play on your phone. If you get the top score you go in the draw to win an awesome prize!
Stand shoulder-to-shoulder with your favourite Swans. Snap a pic with a giant Swans guernseys alongside life-size cut outs of Isaac Heeney, Callum Mills, Nick Blakey, Chad Warner, Errol Gulden Tom Papley and Swans new recruit Charlie Curnow thanks to realestate.com.au.
Take a spin at our McDonald's Plinko board and see where your chip lands. You could win an AFL‑inspired Happy Meal toy or even better score a set of fun Crocs Jibbitz.
Can you guess how many mini-AFL balls are in the bitcoin? Scan the QR code and guess correctly and win a $250 bitcoin.com.au voucher and a $250 swanshop voucher!
Capture the moment with the Ray White player cut-out and make sure you snap a photo like you’re part of the team.
Test your footy skills at Adora’s Handball Challenge. Step up, aim and see if you’ve got what it takes to top the leaderboard. The highest score of the day will win an awesome prize – don’t miss your shot!
In the SCG
PRE-GAME
- Jim Beam Happy Hour from 5:30pm – 7:30pm
- $9 Tap Beers, and House wines from 6:30pm – 7:30pm
- The Bevy Bar is introducing Guinness on tap
POST MATCH
Stay in your seats following the final siren to witness the presentation for the Derby Trophy and Brett Kirk Medal for best on ground.
Can't make it to the match?
Tune into the game from 7:30pm on Channel 7, Kayo or Fox Footy.
