Preparations are underway for a Qualifying Finals clash with the GWS Giants.
After finishing the 2024 AFL home-and-away season as Minor Premiers the Sydney Swans will play the GWS Giants in a qualifying final on home territory. If you've secured a ticket to the match, plan your game day here!
In Sydney and want to watch the game with fellow supporters? Check out our Swans Friendly Venues to find the nearest pub near you.
Qualifying Final Sydney Swans v GWS Giants Gates open: 1:30pm Team entry: from 3:00pm First Bounce: 3:20pm
The Sydney Swans will play Port Adelaide at the SCG from 7:40pm. Find your way via the venue map here.
Public Transport
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.
Fans are urged to catch public transport as parking in the precinct is very limited and significant traffic delays are expected during the already busy Friday night peak.
Public transport is the best way to get to the SCG with frequent light rail and buses servicing the Moore Park area. Visit transportnsw.info for more details and to plan your trip.
Travel on transport is included in your ticket to the game, no need to tap on or off, simply show your ticket to transport staff when boarding services.
Trains and Metro services run regularly to the city where you can connect with light rail services to Moore Park.
Make a night of it and plan to arrive early, gates open at 5.45pm. Extra light rail services will be running frequently from 4.30pm to help you get to stadium. The Moore Park light rail stop is located a short walk across from the SCG.
Plenty of regular route buses also make stops along Anzac Parade and Oxford Street nearby. After the game express shuttle buses will also run back to Central from the Moore Park bus terminal outside the stadium.
Consider walking between Central and Moore Park via Devonshire Street and the Albert ‘Tibby’ Cotter Walkway to avoid the queues for transport services before and after the match.
Parking on site is limited and will fill very early. If you must drive, you will need to arrive early, carpool with your group and expect long delays on roads approaching the precinct. You can find real-time traffic conditions at livetraffic.com.
Limited parking is available near the SCG at the Entertainment Quarter Wilson car park, grass car parks on Driver Avenue, and Sydney Boys & Girls High School car park off Cleveland Street. A flat rate $30 event parking fee will apply.
If you're catching rideshare, a dedicated pick up and drop off zone will be located on Moore Park Road near Oatley Rd. Expect delays before and after the game as large crowds arrive and leave the stadiums.
Special event clearway parking restrictions will also be in effect on roads around the stadium making street parking very limited, check signs carefully to avoid being towed.
Parking
Parking will be in high demand and will fill quickly. Carpool with your group if you have to drive and aim to arrive early to secure a parking space.
Parking will be available at the following car parks near the stadium:
Entertainment QuarterWilson car park: Open 24 hours. Flat rate event parking fees apply. Entry via Errol Flynn Boulevard from Lang Road.
Kippax Park (EP2) grass car park (limited capacity due to upgrade works): Open from three hours pre-bounce. Entry via the northern end of Driver Ave from Moore Park Road.
Showground Field (EP3) grass car park: Open from three hours pre-bounce. Cashless, flat rate event parking fees apply. Entry on Driver Avenue via Lang Road.
Sydney Boys High School and Sydney Girls High School: Car park open from around three hours pre-bounce. Cashless, flat rate event parking fees apply. Entry via Cleveland Street. Use the Anzac Parade pedestrian bridge to get to and from the SCG.
Note: Each car park has spaces for Mobility Parking permit holders. For more information visit Centennial Parklands - Parking.
Accessible ticketing enquiries should be directed to the Ticketek Special Needs hotline by calling 1300 665 915.
PARKING
There are a range of accessible parking options for patrons attending an SCG event in either EP2 and EP3 off Driver Ave and Entertainment Quarter car park off Errol Flynn Boulevard.
Accessible parking is available on ground level in either EP2, EP3 and Entertainment Quarter car parks.
Mobility impaired patrons can be dropped off in the north of Driver Ave off Moore Park Road and in the south off Driver Ave off Lang Road which is the closest location to the SCG.
Arrangements for picking up mobility impaired patrons must be made prior to the match ending. For those wishing to pick up persons, please make contact with the Greater Sydney Parklands Rangers and/or NSW Police on the night who will be able to assist.
ENTRY
Patrons attending a SCG match, accessible gates are located at Gate A, D and E off Driver Ave and Gates F and G off Moore Park Road, down Paddington Lane.
PRAMS & STROLLERS
Prams and strollers are only permitted in the stadium if they can be folded to fit under the patron's seat and do not present a safety hazard to others. Please click here to see the full SCG Conditions of Entry.
SENSORY ROOM
A sensory room is located inside Gate E in the Clive Churchill Stand. Please speak with an SCG staff member to be escorted to the sensory room, if required.
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. Plus, your chance to hear from a special guest ahead of first bounce.
Open: 12:00pm Closes: 3:20pm - 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 Sydney Swans General Manager of Football Leon Cameron and 2012 Premiership-winner, Nick Smith. Plus, your chance for a kick on the indoor field.
Win your way into the guard of honour with 98 GYM. Our friends at 98 GYM are running a Game Day Grip Test competition at Sydney Swans HQ. The pre-game challenge will take place from 1:00pm to 2:30pm ahead of Sydney’s qualifying final against GWS. The winner will receive a once-in-a-lifetime game day experience: 6 Guard of Honour passes to welcome the Sydney Swans onto the field*. Learn more HERE.
Hop into a pedal car against your opponent in Volkswagen's Pedal Car Power. 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. Fastest time at the end of the day wins!
Send a message of support to the Sydney Swans players during finals thanks to Origin Energy. A photo booth will be set up so you can jump behind the camera and share a personalised message to your favourite Sydney Swans players.
The QBE Ball Tower returns - guess the number of balls in the tower to win a $400 online Sydney Swans voucher - or try your hand at QBE’s Handball Challenge. Play a friend and see who can score the most points before the final siren.
Spin to win with Bitcoin.com.au or practice your handball skills for the chance to win great prizes.
Post Game
Continue your Saturday 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: 5:50pm Closes: 7:15pm
Driver Avenue
Activities and Giveaways
The fun continues on Driver Avenue on your way to the stadium. Enjoy activities for little and big kids alike, giveaways from our partners and even more food trucks.
Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation will be back up and running with face painting, the DURO-TUSS mascot will be roaming for your next Instagram post.
Head to the QBE Fan Zone for activities for the kids, and the Red Road is set to make a return from Transport for NSW. It's a striking visual display to showcase the risks of driving when distracted. Did you know you are driving blind for 33 meters when you look at your phone for two seconds while driving at 60km/h?
Try your luck at the Maccas Spin 2 Win for the chance to nab Maccas Footies and AFL player cards. Stand shoulder-to-shoulder with your favourite Swans thanks to Realestate.com.au. Snap a pic with a giant Swans guernseys alongside life-size cut outs of Isaac Heeney, Luke Parker, Nick Blakey, Chad Warner and Errol Gulden.
There will also be merchandise stands to get you in the red and white spirit plus food trucks galore - you'll need sustenance to cheer on the team.
In the SCG
Get to your seat before 3:00pm and cheer, cheer on the team as they run out for the first time.
DJ Felixx will be bringing the good vibes all afternoon with a set pre-game and at half time. Be sure to get out of your seat and have a boogie!
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!
