• 5:30pm - Gates and fan zone open
• 7:06pm - Team entry
• 7:20pm - First bounce

More timings to be confirmed closer to the date. All times are estimate and in local time
 

Arrive early 

Gates open at 5:30pm, ahead of the game starting at 7:20pm. Arrive early and please allow yourself enough time to enter the venue so you don’t miss a moment of the action. 

Members get access – scan in 

General Admission members can scan in using their physical or digital membership card (via the app) and sit on Level 3. General Admission members looking to reserve a seat should also upgrade prior to the match. 

We strongly recommend members with Flexi memberships to pre-book their seat for this high-selling game. 

Members get more 

Use your season barcode to upgrade your seat to Level 1 goals for just $20. CLICK HERE to upgrade.

Don’t have a ticket?  

It’s not too late to score a ticket to our clash with the Saints. 

Get L1 seats for just $25! Use code BULLDOGS2025 to get access to this unbelievable deal. CLICK HERE to purchase.

Bulldogs Shop at Marvel Stadium

Deck out in more red, white and blue to show your support this season. You can find the Western Bulldogs shop located at Gate 7 on Level 1. The 2025 ASICS range, 100-Year range and an all-new kids range will be available for purchase.

Watch the team train these school holidays ahead of our Easter Sunday clash with St Kilda.

Come along for your chance to meet the players, our mascots, and score some awesome Bulldogs giveaways!

When: Thursday 17 April, 9:30am-12pm AEST
Where: Mission Whitten Oval, Footscray

Please note: Onsite parking is not available. Please plan accordingly if you are commuting to our open training session by car.

If you require special assistance to make your match day more enjoyable, please visit the Marvel Stadium Accessibility website here.  

Members who require wheelchair and accessible seating can contact Ticketmaster Accessible Seating Hotline on 1300 665 915 or complete the Ticketmaster online form here.

Sensory Room 

Marvel Stadium is proud to be an official accredited sensory inclusive venue, with Melbourne's first sensory room on site. To read more about our sensory room or sensory bags available for hire for an event duration, click here. 

There are two Sensory Rooms available on site:  

• Level 1, Aisle 3 
• Level 3, Aisle 31 

Sensory Bags are available from the Sensory Rooms and Guest Services Gate 5 (Level 1, Aisle 3). 

Baby Change Room/Parent Rooms 

Parent Room facilities include baby change table, child-friendly play panel, a microwave and television as well as both private and public feeding areas. Parent Rooms are located at: Level 1, Aisles 3 & 28 
 
Baby changing facilities are also available in all accessible toilets and are regularly cleaned and sanitised - see 'Toilets' for accessible toilet locations. 

Prams 

Prams and strollers are permitted into the venue provided that they are stowed under your seat. 

Patrons with prams or strollers on Level 3 may park their empty pram or stroller behind the disabled seating at Aisles 6, 19, 30 & 43, if space permits.  

If you would like to cloak your pram, please see staff at the Customer Service Desk (Level 1, Aisle 43) or Guest Services (Level 1, Aisle 3). 

Check before you travel to and from Marvel Stadium this Sunday to avoid public transport and road disruptions.

Train Disruptions: 

• All Cranbourne and Pakenham line trains will terminate at Caulfield Station from 9pm until the last train each night from Sunday 20 April until Wednesday 23 April.  Passengers travelling out of the city will need to get a Frankston Line train and change at Caulfield Station for Cranbourne and Pakenham line trains. Passengers travelling into the city will need to change at Caulfield Station and get the Frankston Line into the city.
• Buses replace trains on the Alamein, Belgrave and Lilydale lines between Parliament and Camberwell stations from 8:20pm until the last train each night, from Sunday 20 April until Wednesday 23 April.
• Buses replace trains on the Glen Waverley Line between Richmond and Glen Waverley stations from 8:30pm until the last train each night, from Sunday 20 April until Wednesday 23 April.

Road Disruptions: 

• Flinders Street (eastbound) is closed between Elizabeth and Swanston streets – something to keep in mind for those heading through the city. 

For detailed information visit the PTV disruptions page.

rebel VFLW Round 1

Western Bulldogs v Williamstown
Sunday 20 April 2025, 11:05am (AEST)
Mission Whitten Oval, Footscray • Wurundjeri/Boon Wurrung
Entry through Gate 2 only, located off Whitten Ave.

Please note: Mission Whitten Oval does not allow dogs in on match days.

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.

Smithy's VFL Round 4

Footscray Bulldogs v Sandringham Zebras
Sunday 20 April 2025, 2:05pm (AEST)
Mission Whitten Oval, Footscray • Wurundjeri/Boon Wurrung
Gates Open: 12:30pm
Entry: Entry is FREE up until half time of the VFLW game.

Entry through Gate 2 only, located off Whitten Ave.

Please note: Mission Whitten Oval does not allow dogs in on match days.

Tickets: PURCHASE HERE

For smoother access, we recommend pre-purchasing tickets.

However, tickets are still available to be purchased on gameday. Tickets will be on sale at Mission Whitten Oval from half-time in the VFLW match.

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.