Smithy's VFL Round 1
Footscray VFL v Northern Bullants
Saturday 22 March 2025 7:10pm (AEDT)
• Wurundjeri/Boon Wurrung
Gates Open: 6pm
Entry through Gate 2 only, located off Whitten Ave.
Please note: Mission Whitten Oval does not allow dogs in on match days.
Tickets
For smoother access, we recommend pre-purchasing tickets by clicking HERE
However, tickets are still available to be purchased on gameday.
Download your mobile ticket before you arrive at the venue and forward tickets to individuals attending within your group.
Getting to Mission Whitten Oval
Buses
Bus 220 (Sunshine – Melbourne CBD – Gardenvale) runs regularly and stops on Barkly Street.
Bus 216 & Bus 219 also run through the Melbourne CBD, stopping on the corner of Barkly Street & Gordon Street.
Train
Whitten Oval is located across from West Footscray Train Station (approximately 500 meters away).
Trains run regularly to and from the Melbourne CBD on the 'Sunbury' line. Enter the ground via Cross St.
Car Parking
Parking is subject to availability within the ground. There is limited street parking situated around the ground.
Broadcast and streaming
All matches in the 2025 Smithy’s VFL and rebel VFLW seasons will be live streamed free via the AFL website, AFL Live Official App and VFL App. Smithy’s VFL broadcast partner, the Seven Network, will broadcast select matches live and free on the Seven Network in Victoria and on 7plus nationally.
Live scoring and stats
Live scoring and stats will be available via both the AFL Live Official App and VFL App.
Ticketing
Where Smithy’s VFL matches are ticketed, entry is $10 for adults, $5 for concession holders and kids under 15 are free. Some venues don't charge for entry. AFL ticketing prices apply for VFL matches played as curtain-raisers and curtain-closers to AFL matches.
Entry to VFLW matches is free. Where venues host VFL and VFLW double-headers, entry fees will apply after half time of the VFLW match if played first.
