3:00pm - Gate 13 opens for VFL curtain raiser
3:10pm - VFL match start
5:00pm - Bulldogs shop opens (Gate 5)
5:20pm - All gates open
7:20pm - AFL match start

*All times listed in AEST. Time changes will be communicated via the Club's social media. 

Smithy's VFL Round 4

Geelong Cats v Footscray Bulldogs
Friday 17 April 2026, 3:15pm AEST
GMHBA Stadium, Geelong • Wadawurrung
Broadcast: Official AFL App

Important Ticketing Info

Gate 13 at GMHBA will be open from 3.00pm, with the VFL Match to commence at 3:15pm.

All tickets for AFL Round 6 Geelong Cats v Western Bulldogs are valid for entry into the VFL. Seating will be in the Brownlow Stand A28-A31. Following the VFL match, patrons will need to move to their allocated seat for the AFL game.

Information courtesy of Geelong Football Club.

The Bulldogs Shop is heading to GMHBA Stadium this Friday!

Swing past Gate 5 from 5pm AEST on match day for the latest red, white and blue merchandise.

Please find below transport disruptions that may impact your travel to GMHBA Stadium on Friday. 

Train Disruptions:

• Buses replace trains on the Glen Waverley Line between Richmond and Glen Waverley from 11pm Friday 10 April to last train Sunday 19 Apri.
• Buses replace trains on the Werribee Line between Newport and Werribee from first service Wednesday 15 April to 5am Saturday 25 April.

For detailed information, and to plan your journey, visit the PTV disruptions page.

GMHBA Stadium is committed to ensuring access to the stadium and movement within it is as smooth as possible for all attendees.

Click here to view all accessibility information on Kardinia Park's official website.