Geelong Cats vs Western Bulldogs

Geelong Cats vs Western Bulldogs
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 7:30 pm
Stadium Map Stadium FAQ's

The Cats take on the Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium.

GATES OPEN: 5.20 pm
MATCH START: 7.20 pm

*PLEASE NOTE**

  • To avoid delays when entering the stadium, please arrive early and download your ticket to your phone before arriving at the ground.
  • 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.

 

 

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Venue FAQs

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Accessibility

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Getting here

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Food & Drink

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Conditions of Entry

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EVENT DAY FAQ

Players Stand

  • Bay A15 + A16 (excluding first 5 rows)
  • Family/Dry Area – unallocated seating A10 Row M-P, A11-13

Joel Selwood Stand

  • Bays A42-A44
  • Standing Area

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

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.

A taxi rank will be located on Verner St, at the conclusion of the event.

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 outside of one hour pre-game, the traffic controller will direct vehicles to proceed via the internal roadway to the drop off area at A2.

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.

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.

Please note, GMHBA Stadium is now a cashless venue

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

The Cats Shop will be open for all your Geelong Cats merchandise

GMHBA Stadium now off FREE WiFi within the stadium. No login or password required to join.

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.

If there is any further information your 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

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