The Sydney Swans will host the Fremantle Dockers on Friday, September 18 in a sold-out Preliminary Final at the SCG. Plan your visit ahead of a mouthwatering Friday night of footy.
Sydney Swans v Fremantle
Friday 18th September
Team Entry: 7:24pm
Welcome to Country and Australian National Anthem Ceremony: 7:35pm
Ball Up: 7.40pm
SCG
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We’ve made understanding finals easy with an explainer on everything you need to know this September. View the Finals Match Day Hub for all the important match and ticketing information.
Can't make it to the game?
Visit a Swans Friendly Venue or tune into 7mate, 7plus, Kayo and Fox Footy.
Don’t miss a moment of the finals action, gather your family and friends, get behind the Swans, and experience the game together at one of our Swans Friendly Venues.
These venues are an extension of our Swans community, providing a safe and welcoming place to come together, share the excitement of the game and feel connected to the Club, wherever you’re watching from.
Game Day Starts at the Sellers & Colless Centre, Sydney Swans HQ
Sydney Swans HQ
There’s no better place to fire up for Game Day than Sydney Swans HQ. Before the first bounce, immerse yourself in the heart of the club with exclusive access, live entertainment and the best pre‑game atmosphere in red and white.
Rub shoulders with fellow Swans fans and members, enjoy great-value food and drinks, and get closer to the action with player and coach appearances you won’t find anywhere else.
Great drinks prices and food truck outlets in the plaza!
What’s On & When
Swanshop open from 10am!
From 4:30pm the DJ will be playing all your favourites. Airbrushed tattoos, free gelato, and a make your own footy card activation will also be pumping! Plus, challenge your friends and family to a game of cornhole or Guess That Swan.
At 5pm the HQ Bar opens, with plenty of options to choose from. All our usual beers are on tap this week and our Sydney Spritz cart is back! Enjoy some delicious food from Plate it Forward’s Sausage Sizzle or the Wrap N Roll food truck.
We also have an amazing line up this week, with a number of Bloods legends appearing at HQ!
5:30pm Brett Kirk Q&A
6:30pm Past Player Panel with Barry Hall and Tadhg Kennelly.
Post Match at HQ
When the final siren sounds, come back to Swans HQ and keep the night going. Bar and Swans Shop open 15 minutes after the final siren.
This is where Game Day begins — and ends.
Bring your mates, wear the red and white, and be part of the Swans story at HQ.
Driver Avenue
- Merchandise outlets
- Sydney Swans Fan Zone
- Kids Activations
- Face Painters
- DJ
- Rock Climbing Wall
- AFL NSW AFL Nines Registrations
Food Trucks
- Emmy’s Gozleme -
- JJ’s Japanese
- Pizza Buddy
- Clover Food Truck – Rolling Schnitz
On Field:
Please make sure to be in your seats for team entry at 7:24pm, followed by the Welcome to Country and Australian National Anthem Ceremony at 7:35pm.
