The countdown to the first Preliminary Final is on as we we prepare to play Port Adelaide at this SCG this Friday - it's set to be an action-packed game. Join us at Sydney Swans HQ and on Driver Avenue ahead of the game to celebrate September and welcome in another weekend.
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Sydney Swans v Port Adelaide SCG Gates open: 5:45pm AEST Team entry: 7:24pm First bounce: 7:40pm
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.
Please note: 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.
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.
Open: 5:00pm Closes: 7:40pm - 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 former Sydney Swans and AFL Premiership players Kieren Jack and Dan Hannebery.
Thanks to our partners there will be plenty for little and bigs kids alike with activities and giveaways in the foyer of our HQ.
Stand shoulder-to-shoulder with your favourite Swans and snap a pick with our life size player cutouts thanks to realestate.com.au. Plus, upload your favourite photo of the year HERE and you could win 1 of 3 signed guernseys!
Want to relive some of our best moments of 2024? Don't forget to check out the wall of Moments that Matter presented by Fiserv, or head to the QBE Ball Tower and enter for your chance to win a $400 voucher to be used at the Swanshop or for your next Sydney Swans membership.
Everyday could be a White Bay kinda day with your chance to win a year of beer*, thanks to the Official Beer of the Sydney Swans White Bay Brewery. To win, be the first to correctly guess the number of 150th Limited Edition Extra Pale Lager cans in the tower.
Go in the draw to win a Volkswagen T-Roc City Life. Scan the QR code on game day, enter your details.
Finally, send a message of support to the Sydney Swans players during Finals thanks to Origin Energy. We will have a photo booth set up so you can jump behind the camera and share a personalised message.
Post Game
Continue your Friday 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: 10:10pm Closes: 11:40pm
Driver Avenue
Activities and Giveaways
The fun continues on Driver Avenue on your way to the stadium. Enjoy activities, giveaways from our partners and even more food trucks.
Get your face painted pre-game thanks to our partners in supporting kids’ health the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation.
Spin the wheel and try your luck at winning an awesome prize thanks to Maccas. We have Maccas Footies and AFL player cards to giveaway.
There will also be merchandise stands to get you in the red and white spirit.
Did you happen to nab a ticket in the Victor Trumper stand? There will be an exclusive outlet of Swanshop merchandise with up to 70% off*. T&Cs apply, limited stock available.
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