The Sydney Derby will return to the SCG this Sunday for a clash with our cross-town rivals. Fill the stands with red and white and soak up all the energy of a Sydney Swans home game. 

Following the AFL game, the Swans VFL side will face the GWS Giants in a curtain-closer. 

Sydney Swans v GWS Giants 
Sunday, May 4, 2025 - SCG
Gates open: 11:15am AEST
AFL First bounce: 1:10pm 
VFL First bounce: 4:35pm appox.

Match Day Partner: QBE Foundation 

QBE Goals for Good - The QBE Foundation will once again be celebrating its QBE Foundation Goals for Good round, where all the action will be for a great cause. For every goal the Sydney Swans kick against GWS in Round 8, QBE will donate $5000 to QBE Foundation Partners and The Swans Foundation.  

Getting Here

The Entertainment Quarter is expected to be very busy on Sunday with the Sydney Derby and The Wiggles shows at the Hordern Pavilion. View the latest transport recommendations in the Match Day Hub.

Sydney Swans HQ

SWANS HQ BAR

Grab a bite to eat and drinks in the foyer of Sydney Swans HQ from 11:00am - 1:10pm pre match and 3:40pm – 5:00pm post-match.  

THE SYDNEY PRE-GAME, PRESENTED BY JIM BEAM

Celebrate game day with our special pre-game party, the Sydney pre-game presented by Jim Beam. Join us at the plaza opposite Sydney Swans HQ!  The pre-game will feature food trucks, a live DJ and garden games - a fantastic spot to have a few pre-game drinks and soak up the atmosphere. 

THE LOCKER ROOM BY SWANSHOP

This weekend, there will be a Game Day Sale, with discounts of up to 70% off*.

Come visit The Locker Room this Sunday, May 4 from 10am-5pm to get yourself decked out in red and white for the season. Shop a huge range of apparel, accessories and even homewares. Plus, checkout our new 2025 Nike training kit.  

Merchandise will also be available on Driver Avenue and in outlets across the stadium. 

01:05

SYDNEY SWANS GAME DAYS ARE BACK!

There's something for everyone at Sydney Swans home games at the SCG.

Driver Avenue

MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT 

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 11:00am and will close at the end of the first quarter break.   

To access your mobile member tickets, please visit the Sydney Swans App. For more information, visit here. To refresh your tickets, please logout and log back in.    

ACTIVITIES AND GIVEAWAYS

Join us on Driver Avenue for plenty of fun with a host of activations from our partners.  

The Sydney Swans Fan Zone will have new badges available to choose at the Badge Lab – simply scan the QR code at the marquees to choose your badge, and our team will make it in front of you! 

Plus, our club collectibles this week will be Tom Papley and Braeden Campbell – don’t miss your chance to add their cards to your collection and go in the running to win a Nintendo Switch at the end of the season! 

Guess the number of balls in the QBE Ball 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

Thanks to our friends at QBE, you could win up to $1000 at Quarter Time! Be in your seats prior to bounce for your chance to be picked out of the crowd to participate in our quarter time challenge.  

VFL CURTAIN CLOSER 

  • First bounce 4:35pm approx. 
  • For those wanting to attend VFL ONLY, you may enter the SCG via Gate A and Gate D following the final AFL siren.
  • The below food and beverage outlets will be open for patrons to purchase at during VFL. 

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!  

Can’t make it to the match? 

Tune into Channel 7, Fox Sports and Kayo live from 1:00pm AEST.