One of the biggest events events on the AFL calendar is almost here with Gather Round returning to South Australia in Round 5. There's open training, the Gather Round Footy Festival and of course, our Friday night clash with Collingwood.
Collingwood v Sydney Swans
Friday, April 11, 2025
Gates open: 5:30pm
First bounce: 7:10pm local time, 7:40pm AEST
Tickets for Collingwood v Sydney Swans are exhausted. Further details can be found here.
Open Training
As is tradition for Gather Round, we're opening captain's run for members and fans. Head to Unley Oval in Adelaide on Thursday, April 10 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm to watch the team prepare for their upcoming match.
There will be a small window at the end for signatures and photos - subject to availability and timings.
You can also pick up red and white merch - including our limited-edition Gather Round guernsey and cap - from the Swanshop van.
Player Appearances
Want to catch your favourite player before they run out on Friday night? Note the timings below - for more information, visit the AFL website HERE.
Clinic Player Appearance - SOLD OUT
Saturday, April 12
9:00am – 10:00am
West Adelaide FC
Live Site Player Appearance
Saturday, April 12
Elder Park
10:00am – 11:00am
Get up close with your favourite AFL players at the Centre Bounce Stage at the Footy Festival.
Rundle Mall Player Appearance
Saturday, April 12
11:00am – 12:00pm
Rundle Mall
The AFL is bringing the energy of Gather Round to Rundle Mall with Get In On It – an immersive AFL fan zone packed with footy culture.
Gather Round Footy Festival
The Gather Round Footy Festival at Elder Park is back. We'll have our own space on Friday, April 11 from 10:00am - 3:00pm for Swans Ink, competitions and giveaways.
Visit Bird in Hand, the official wine of the Sydney Swans
Bird in Hand Cellar Door is open seven days per week, offering a selection of guided wine tastings by our experienced cellar door team, alongside a seasonal menu of hearty snacks designed to be shared.
Depending on the time of year, guests can enjoy the beauty of the Mediterranean terraced gardens or sit by the fire in the Barrel Hall.
Cellar Door is open 11:00am – 5:00pm, seven days.
Bookings are essential, please note the kitchen closes at 3.30pm.
Stay tuned for updates on everything happening at Gather Round. For details on getting to Adelaide Oval visit the Match Day Hub here.
