The Cats take on the Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium.
GATES OPEN: 5.30pm
MATCH START: 7.30pm
*PLEASE NOTE**
- To avoid delays when entering the stadium, please download your ticket to your phone before arriving at the ground.
- Please enter via the gate stated on your ticket.
- Following an event at GMHBA Stadium, all vehicles within the Kardinia Park Precinct will be held 10 minutes post-match to allow for safe exit from GMHBA Stadium. Ubers and Taxi’s for those with accessible needs will be able to access A2 for collection after this 10-minute static site has concluded.
How can I purchase a ticket? 
Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster
Is the Sensory Zone open?
The Sensory Room is located in the Deakin Cats Community Centre on the Ground Level concourse at the back of the Players Stand – inside Gate 8 (Doug Wade Gate).
If you are unsure how to access the room please see a staff member for assistance.
Learn more about our Sensory Zone HERE
Public Parking and Shuttle Bus service
There is an update to parking arrangements on matchday at GMHBA Stadium for 2025.
There will be no public parking within the Kardinia Park Precinct this season, however there will continue to be accessible parking in B6 (St Mary’s) with overflow in C7.
Park and Ride shuttle service will however operate on matchdays, for this Saturday’s game shuttle busses will run between 10.50am (1.5 hours pre-game) up until the start of the game, and will run again for 1 hour post-game.
Pre-Game – Pick up location
Barwon Valley Activity Centre – 1 Barwon Heads Road, opposite Kmart (subject to capacity)
Post game – pick up location
Park Crescent returning to Barwon Valley Activity Centre
Where will Accessible Parking be located?
Accessible Parking will be located in the B6 parking area (Enter via Latrobe Terrace)
Accessible parking is available on a first in basis.
Patrons must display their Accessible Parking sticker to access these areas.
The customer service/traffic staff will be able to direct you to the assigned accessible parking area.
Where is the nearest taxi rank?
A taxi rank will be located on Verner St, at the conclusion of the event.
Is there a 'drop off' area at Kardinia Park?
Main Drop Off
Is located in Verner Street, on the eastern side of GMHBA Stadium. This area is also the designated drop off and pick up area for Uber and Taxi’s.
Accessible Drop Off
Accessible drop off will be available for patrons with accessible needs via gate A, off Kilgour St.
If arrival is within one hour pre-game when the static site is in place, there will an option to drop off inside entrance A and a shuttle service will be available to transport patrons to A2.
- One buggy will operate from A4 through to A2, with the other buggy running from Entry C to the edge of the A3 Car Park.
- Both buggies will operate from 12:20pm until mid-way through the first quarter. Once the Static Site has been lifted post-match, the buggies will continue to operate for 30 minutes.
Free Wifi
GMHBA Stadium now off FREE WiFi within the stadium. No login or password required to join.
Cashless Venue
Please note, GMHBA Stadium is now a cashless venue
Need further assistance during the game?
During the event a dedicated Inclusion Officer is available to help patrons navigate the stadium and provide assistance. Don’t hesitate to contact the Inclusion Officer directly throughout the event on 0439 305 980 for any people with additional needs.
Recycling on Game Day
Recycle your cans and bottles in the Recycle4Change purple lidded bins and help reduce stadium waste on game day. Purple lidded bins can be found on the concourse and throughout Kardinia Park.
Purple bins – Cans and bottles (CDS Vic approved drinking containers)
Yellow bins – Coffee cups and cardboard
Red bins – Food scraps and general waste
Stadium WIFI
Free WiFi is available throughout the stadium. No login or password required.
Will the Cats Shop be open on game day?
The Cats Shop will be open for all your Geelong Cats merchandise
Does GMHBA Stadium have a Changing Places facility?
Our stadium features two Changing Places facilities.
Changing Places is an accessible toilet for people with a disability requiring a hoist. It is accessed with an MLAK key. Patrons will have their own key, or one is available via the Inclusion Officer. Changing Places facilities are located in Aisle 36 of the Level A Brownlow Stand and Ground Level of the Joel Selwood Stand.
Further Information
If there is any further information you require to plan your visit to GMHBA Stadium, please view our Stadium FAQ page or simply send us an enquiry at enquiries@kardiniapark.vic.gov.au
