We can’t wait for the Gold Coast SUNS to take on the Western Bulldogs this Saturday evening at TIO Stadium! To ensure you are prepared for the best experience, we have some extra info to make your evening one to remember!
Tickets
Tickets will be available for purchase at Bonson and Ah Mat Gates although we strongly encourage all punters to purchase online to beat the queues!
You can purchase tickets here
Getting to and from TIO Stadium
Free Buses
Dedicated event buses will run to and from TIO Stadium from Darwin, Stuart Park, Casuarina, Palmerston, and Humpty Doo via Coolalinga. You will need to present your Gold Coast SUNS v Western Bulldogs ticket to board the bus.
Be sure to check out the bus schedule here
Parking
Public car parking is available throughout Abala Road and the Marrara Sporting Complex. Please refer to the venue and parking map here.
Designated accessible parking, is located at the Bonson Gate carpark.
Gates
Bonson & Ah Mat Gates open at 2:30pm ahead of the VFL Curtain Raiser between Gold Coast SUNS and Footscray Bulldogs at 3:00pm. The Scoreboard Gate will be accessible from 5:00pm, patrons are reminded, there are no ticket sales available from scoreboard gate.
To provide the best in-stadium experience, please ensure you familiarise yourself with your ticket entry type and the lane of entry. You will be required to ensure you line up in the lane labelled to your ticket type. All grandstand reserved seat holders will be provided a wristband at the time of scanning into the stadium whilst hospitality guests will be required to proceed to hospitality wristband collection marquee behind the Grandstand before proceeding to their event space.
Food & Drink
Food stalls will operate near the Scoreboard Entry Gate, behind the Family Friendly area, behind the Grandstand and on Level 2 of the Grandstand. Stalls offer a range of food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Licenced bars will operate from the Scoreboard section, behind and on the sides of the Grandstand, and on Level 2 of the Grandstand.
You are not permitted to bring beverages (other than sealed bottled water) into the venue. Consideration will be given to those with special dietary requirements.
Family Friendly Zone
The Family Friendly Zone is located on the grassy hill at the Bonson Gate end of the field. The Family Friendly Zone is a dry area. Please refer to the venue and parking map here.
Carpentaria Accessible Area
For those requiring an accessible area to enjoy the footy, we are excited to provide access to a private accessible area located behind the goals at the Airport end.
Darwin Festival Activation
Be sure to visit the Darwin Festival fun behind the Grandstand to have a go on the 360-degree photobooth, chill out whilst enjoying some tunes from the DJ and meet some of the roving entertainers.
Rugs and Camp Chairs
You can bring camping chairs and rugs to sit on. If you bring a camping chair you will be requested to sit on the upper areas of the grassy hills.
ATM’s
ATM’s will be available behind the grandstand.
Smoking and Vaping
Smoking and Vaping is strictly prohibited in most areas of the venue. There are three designated smoking areas within TIO Stadium. Anyone found to be smoking or vaping outside of the three allocated areas will be evicted from the stadium.
Anything else you need to know?
Our AFL Northern Territory Website, Facebook, and Instagram Page lists all the frequently asked questions and latest event info. Be sure to follow pages to stay on top of the latest news regarding the event.
Enjoy the footy!