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!
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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 the GWS Giants at the SCG from 1:10pm AEST. Gates open at 11:15am. For information on the venue, visit the website here.
Public Transport
With more than 40,000 footy fans expected to attend the Sydney Derby, along with The Wiggles shows at neighbouring Hordern Pavilion, AFL ticketholders are urged to catch public transport and leave the car at home to avoid significant traffic delays and high demand for parking.
Major roads in the Sydney CBD will also be closed between 4am and 12.30pm for the annual Runaway Sydney Half Marathon. Fans travelling to the game from the north should expect southbound delays approaching the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel while the Cahill Expressway is closed.
Transport
Travel on all modes of public transport is included in your ticket to the game, simply show your ticket to transport staff when boarding services.
Trains and metro services run regularly to the city where you can connect with frequent light rail services to Moore Park. Additional light rail services will run before and after the match. 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.
Make a day of it and plan to arrive early with gates open at 11.15am, and plenty of local venues to enjoy pre or post-game.
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. See the Moore Park walking route map (pdf 550KB) to find your way.
Driving
If you must drive, you will need to arrive earlier than usual to secure parking. Grass car parks on Driver Avenue will open at 10am and parking is available at the Entertainment Quarter 24 hours a day. Limited parking will also be available at Sydney Boys and Sydney Girls high schools, and at Moore Park Golf Course. Flat rate parking fees apply.
Have a back-up plan in case car parks are full when you arrive. With multiple other events taking place at the Entertainment Quarter throughout the day, car parks are expected to reach capacity early. Consider parking at a nearby car park and continuing your trip to Moore Park by public transport.
Major roads in the Sydney CBD will also be closed between 4am and 12.30pm for the annual Runaway Sydney Half Marathon. Fans travelling to the game from the north should expect delays southbound approaching the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel while the Cahill Expressway is closed. See map of Runaway Sydney Half Marathon closures here (pdf 1.9MB).
Carpool with your group and expect delays on roads approaching the precinct. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com.
Parking
Parking will be in high demand and will fill quickly. Carpool with your group and aim to arrive early to secure a parking space.
Kippax Park (EP2) grass car park (limited capacity due to upgrade works): Open from 10am. Entry via the northern end of Driver Ave from Moore Park Road.
Showground Field (EP3) grass car park: Open from 10am. 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 10am. Cashless, flat rate event parking fees apply. Entry via Cleveland Street. Use the Anzac Parade pedestrian bridge to get to and from the SCG.
Moore Park Golf Course: flat rate event parking fees apply. Entry via Cleveland Street.
Each car park has spaces for Mobility Parking permit holders. For more information visit Centennial Parklands - Parking.
Special Event Clearways
Special event clearways will be in place on roads in Moore Park and surrounding areas from 10am to 6pm on sections of Albion Street, Fitzroy Street and Moore Park Road, and from 6am to 7pm on Cleveland Street.
From 6am to 7pm
Cleveland Street between South Dowling Street and City Road (southern side)
Cleveland Street between Abercrombie Street and South Dowling Street (northern side)
From 10am to 6pm
Albion Street between Bourke Street and Flinders Street (both sides)
Fitzroy Street between South Dowling Street and Bourke Street (northern side)
Lang Road between Anzac Parade and Errol Flynn Boulevard (northern side)
Moore Park Road between Flinders Street and Greens Road (northern side)
Clearways are strict no-parking zones for all vehicle types and apply even to local residents and TfNSW Mobility Scheme Permit holders. Check signs carefully as vehicles left in clearways will be towed and a fee applies. If your vehicle is towed, you can search your vehicle registration at the Find My Car website to find its new location, or alternatively call 132 701 to speak to an operator.
Visit Live Traffic NSW to see the locations of special event clearways.
Transport Park&Ride Car Parks
Park for free when you catch public transport. Transport Park&Ride provides up to 18 hours of free parking each day. All you have to do is complete a public transport trip. Located close to public transport hubs, Park&Ride car parks help you connect more easily to train, bus and ferry services.
Tickets to the 2025 Sydney Swans season home games at the Sydney Cricket Ground include travel on transport and free Park&Ride parking. When leaving the car park use the intercom button at the exit gate to speak with the operator and show your event ticket.
Real-time parking availability allows you to see how many vacant car park spaces are available at Transport Park&Ride car parks. For Park&Ride locations and more information on how it works, go to Transport Park&Ride.
Accessibility
TICKETING
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.
For more information on accessibility at the SCG, visit HERE.
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!
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