Marn Grook at the SCG returns this Friday night as we celebrate First Nations people and culture in week one of Sir Doug Nicholls Round. Sydney Swans HQ and Driver Avenue will come alive this Friday night - plan your game day here. 

Sydney Swans v Carlton
Friday, May 16, 2025 - SCG
Gates open: 3:15pm AEST
VFL curtain raiser: 3:35pm
AFL first bounce: 7:40pm 

Make sure you get to your seats early as Kobie Dee performs ahead of first bounce on Friday night. Catch the performance from 7:10pm followed by our pre-game cultural ceremony including a gift exchange that will take place before the Sydney Swans and Carlton walk though a joint banner.

Match Day Partner: GO Foundation

Founded by Adam Goodes and Michael O’Loughlin, GO’s mission is to empower young Indigenous students through education with is program delivered in Sydney, Adelaide and Canberra. You can support GO to continue their extraordinary work by heading to donatetogo.org.au

NEW THIS WEEK:

• Plate It Forward introduces kangaroo smash burger
• Kobie Dee to perform pre-game

Getting Here

With more than 50,000 AFL and Super Rugby fans expected in the precinct, ticketholders are urged to plan their trip to avoid heavy Friday night peak traffic and demand for parking. Plan your trip via the Match Day Hub here.

Sydney Swans HQ

THE MARCH (CANCELLED)

UPDATE: Unfortunately The March has been cancelled on Friday night.

INTERVIEWS

Head to HQ from 5:30pm to catch Michael O'Loughlin in a live interview. Player interviews will also take place from 6:30pm. 

SWANS HQ BAR

Grab a bite to eat and drinks in the foyer of Sydney Swans HQ from 4:00pm - 7:40pm and post-game from 10:00pm - 11:30pm. 

Check out the sausage sizzle from Plate It Forward and their limited-edition Kangaroo smash burger. 

THE LOCKER ROOM BY SWANSHOP

The Locker Room by Swanshop will be open from 10:00am on Friday to get your last minute game day merchandise. Check out our new Marn Grook guernsey and apparel, now available to purchase.

The Swanshop will also have an outlet outside Sydney Swans HQ from 4:00pm until first bounce.

Driver Avenue

MEMBER PACK COLLECTION

Members! If you have chosen to include a member pack with your 2025 membership, you’ll be able to collect this on match day.  Please 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 at Sydney Swans HQ or opposite SCG Gate E on Driver Avenue from 4:30pm on match day. For more information visit, HERE.

MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT

Membership Support will be available at Sydney Swans HQ from 10am-4pm for Marn Grook match day. Phone lines will also remain open on match day from 10:00am - 4:00pm.

At the SCG, Membership Support will be available on match day at Box Office 2, located next to Gate B on Driver Avenue. The Box Office will be open from 3:15pm and will close at the end of the first quarter break.   To access your mobile member tickets, please visit the Sydney Swans App. (TIP: Log out and back into the app to refresh your tickets).

PLEASE NOTE: General Admission access is not available for this game, please refer to your email to upgrade.

HEART HEALTH CHECKS

The Heartbeat of Football, in partnership with Na Joomelah, will be conducting free heart health checks on Driver Avenue ahead of the game.

Heart disease is one of Australia’s leading causes of death and smoking and vaping is a risk factor in heart disease. The Sydney Swans have been working with Na Joomelah to educate First Nations communities to raise awareness of the risks of vaping and to promote a healthy heart and healthy body.

More than 28,000 Australians each year suffer an out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest (OHSCA), with survival rates less than 10%. Heart health checks test three of the key modifiable risk factors of heart disease: blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol. Get yours checked today.

ACTIVITES AND GIVEAWAY

Fan Zone

Collect your limited edition player cards in the Fan Zone, and scan the QR code for your chance to win a Nintendo Switch! This week we have Chad Warner and Logan McDonald. 

PLUS, the Badge Lab is back with all new designs – stop by to collect your custom badge, posters, and more!  

From our partners

Join us on Driver Avenue for plenty of fun with a host of activations and prizes to be won from our partners.

The QBE Ball Tower returns - guess the number of balls in the tower to win a $400 online Sydney Swans voucher. 

Volkswagen’s Pedal Car Power: Hop into a pedal car against your opponent. Your mission: pedal as fast as you can to generate maximum power. Your efforts won't just be a great workout; they'll power a two-player slot car race. The energy you produce directly controls the speed of the slot cars. Pedal faster to race quicker! Fastest time at the end of the day wins!    

Volkswagen Clap Banners: 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. 

Origin's Home of the Fans: Look out for Origin's seat upgrade competition. All you need to do is scan the QR code on the big screen to find out how you can upgrade your seats for the GWS Giants game. You can gain access to the best seats in the house, along with free food & drink 

Realestate.com.au: 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 and Errol Gulden. You can also leave your favourite player a message of good luck in their mailbox thanks to realestate.com.au!  

Test your skills at Bitcoin.com.au inflatable handball target on Driver Ave to receive some great Swans and Bitcoin.com.au giveaways!   

Get your face painted and show your support for the Swans at the Adora Fertility marquee located next to the Swans fan tent on Driver Ave. 

Don’t miss your chance to experience bibigo’s delicious Korean flavours this match day! Complimentary Mandu (Korean dumplings) and other snack samples will be available for you to try.  

In the SCG

VFL CURTAIN RAISER

Our VFL side will take to the SCG in an exciting curtain raiser from 3:35pm AEST. Gates open at 3:15pm. If you can't make it to the game be sure to tune in live and free via afl.com.au. 

PRE-GAME PERFORMANCE + CULTURAL CEREMONY

We’re thrilled to announce one of the exciting new voices in Australian hip hop, Kobie Dee, will perform ahead of first bounce on Friday night. Be sure to get to your seats early to catch the performance from 7:10pm.

A pre-game cultural ceremony including a gift exchange will take place before the Sydney Swans and Carlton walk though a joint banner.

MARN GROOK INSPIRED FOOD

Explore native Australian flavours inside the SCG with native spiced popcorn chicken (available at Chicken Shops) and wattleseed lamingtons (available at coffee shops).

GET TRAVEL READY IS BACK FOR 2025, THANKS TO QATAR AIRWAYS

Two lucky fans will complete for a team-signed guernsey and a place in the Round 23 Get Travel Ready Final for a chance to win 2 x Economy Class return flights to Doha, 4 nights’ accommodation and incredible destination experiences. 

LIFEBLOOD GUESS THE CROWD

It's going to be a big crowd for our season opener.  If you think you can guess the crowd for today's game you could win a $100 Merivale voucher thanks to AFL Member Partner Australian Red Cross Lifeblood. Scan the QR code on the big screen at the SCG!  

POST MATCH CEREMONY

Stay in your seats following the final siren to see the presentation of the Goodes-O'Loughlin medal and Marn Grook trophy.

Can't make it to the match?

Tune into Channel 7, Fox Sports and Kayo live from 7:30pm AEST.