Here's everything you need to know for Saturday's home opener against Fremantle at Marvel Stadium.
Where: Marvel Stadium, Docklands, VIC
When: Saturday, March 23 at 1.45pm AEDT
Gates open: 12pm. Check your ticket for your entry gate
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Tickets are still available for our clash with the Dockers!
As our first home game of the season, members will be able to scan their mobile membership card or regular membership to enter the stadium.
To access your mobile membership, please check you have the latest version of the Official NMFC App, and to ensure quick entry, please view and download your ticket before arriving at the match.
>> For everything you need to know about your mobile membership, head to our Member Hub
>> Non-members can buy a ticket to this game from Ticketmaster here
Gate 1 & 7 ticket boxes open: 11am
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• Visit Roo Squad Clubhouse outside Gate 7 for fun activities pre-game:
• Free face painting
• Footy games
• Colouring-in station
• Kangaroos Resident DJ spinning tunes
• Basketball competition
Inside the stadium
• 1.00pm Player warm up begins
• 1.00pm Minutes with Mazda player interview
• 1.10pm Player to watch
• 1.15pm Digital Collectable reveal
• 1.20pm Goal end reveal – celebrating a club great from one of our most successful eras!
• 1.31pm Team Entry
• 1.45pm Countdown begins
Important information
• When using your ticket, you can enter the ground via Gates 1, 3, 5, or 7.
• Roo Shop merchandise can be found on Level 1, inside Gate 7.
• Our Membership Hub will be available outside Gate 5 until half time, if you require any assistance – you can collect your member item if you haven’t already, simply quote your membership choice voucher to redeem.
Social Club Members
• Social Club function is in the Victory Room, located on Level 1 near Aisle 15.
• Half-time Q&A with Dr Sonja Hood and Jennifer Watt.
• Enjoy the replay of our win against Fremantle from last season on the big screen pre-game.
• Hear from current players in the pre-game Q&A.
• The Social Club History display returns, showcasing our 1999 Premiership side in our 25-year anniversary.
Premiership Club Members
• To access Premiership Club, enter via Gate 6 & take lift/stairs to Level D.
• 1:05pm: Player Appearances in the Parker Room.
• Live Music in the Parker Room.
• Bistro Menu: Chicken Salad, Chicken Parma, Pulled Pork Burger, Loaded Fries, Kids Chicken Tenders and the March Special - Bangers & Mash. Available up until 15 mins into the 1st Quarter.
Getting to Marvel Stadium
Public transport and road disruptions
Buses replace trains on sections of the Belgrave, Lilydale, Sunbury, Werribee, Williamstown, Seymour, Bendigo, Shepparton and Gippsland lines.
Make sure you arrive at the ground early for the unveiling of the Pagan End with the man himself. To view more information and plan your journey ahead of time, visit the Big Build website.
Parking
Information regarding Marvel Stadium parking can be found below. With Big Build works in place, the use of public transport is encouraged.
Parking | Public Transport | Travel Disruptions | Accessibility
Patrons will have access to Car Park A & B via Bourke Street, and access to Car Park C via the Flinders Street end of Wurundjeri Way.
Please note that Car Park D & E will not be available with Wurundjeri Way closures for this event, due to the Westgate Tunnel Project.
For further details, map and to plan your journey, click here.
Can't make it to the game?
Our partner Australian Venue Company (AVC) have 192 venues available in Australia, find a location near you to watch with other Roos fans!
Exclusive to NMFC members, receive 15% off all your food and bev purchases at The Wharf, and 10% off at all other venues, when you order with The Pass!
To join the NMFC list and receive your exclusive discount:
- Download The Pass from the App Store or Google Play
- Sign up, and add your preferred payment method
- Head to More > Promo Code, and enter ‘NMFC‘ followed by your membership number, e.g. NMFC123456
- Order using The Pass to receive 15% off at The Wharf, and 10% off at all other venues
Win Booty thanks to Puma!
For every goal the Roos kick this weekend, Puma will give away a pair of footy boots. If a Puma athlete kicks a goal, it's double your luck. Register here for your chance to win.
Watch on TV or stream on your phone
Saturday's game will be broadcast live for Foxtel and Kayo Sports subscribers.
>> Remember, you can grab a digital membership to get a discounted Kayo subscription! Find the membership package that suits you here
Stay connected on social media
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Follow the @NMFCOfficial accounts on Instagram, X, Facebook and TikTok to stay up to date with everything happening at the match and don't forget to use #Kangas.
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