It’s Pedigree's Dogs Rule Match Day and the Bulldogs are set to take on Melbourne on Saturday 23 July at Marvel Stadium.  

With the first bounce at 7:25pm, here's everything you need to know to ensure that you're game-day ready. 

Key Match Timings: 
Fan Zone starts: 5:30pm   

Gate Open: 5:30pm 

Team Entry: 7:11pm

First Bounce: 7:25pm 

Match-day Tips:

Arrive Early: Gates will open at 5:30pm, with the game starting at 7:25pm. We anticipate there will be large crowds and lines, so please give yourself ample time to get into the game.  

Fan Zone: Outside Gate 7, patrons will find a range of kids’ activities and giveaways including inflatables, handball target, and plenty of other games to keep young Bulldogs fans entertained before the first bounce.  

Make sure you also head inside gates 1, 5 and 7 to grab your ‘Dogs Rule’ flag, thanks to Pedigree! 

Bulldogs Shop:

You can find our Bulldogs Shop internally on Level 1, Gate 7 and at Level 2, Aisle 30.  

Public Transport:

We strongly recommend using public transport for this game - the nearest train station is Southern Cross.   

City trams run to Marvel Stadium from La Trobe Street and Harbour Esplanade. Trams also stop in the CBD on Spencer Street, Bourke Street and Collins Street and all are a short walk to Marvel Stadium.   

For further information, please visit https://marvelstadium.com.au/getting-here/. 

In Stadium Entertainment: 

Quarter Time 

Pedigree Dogs Rule Parage - Be in your seats at quarter time as we acknowledge our four-legged friends on field, led by our very own Caesar! 

Half-time 

Pedigree ‘Which dog are you?’ Fan Cam - keep an eye on the big screen for one of our favourite Fan Cam activations as we match the faces in the crowd to some of our favourite four-legged friends. 

Three-quarter time  

CoinSpot Race the Rocket is back. Thanks to our partner Coinspot, one lucky fan will get the chance to win up to $500 worth of cryptocurrency.  For your chance to race at our future home games, visit www.westernbulldogs.com.au/racetherocket


Membership Enquiries:

Got questions about your membership?  The Western Bulldogs Membership Services team will be onsite, located at the Club Hub outside Gate 2.  

Member Access - Digital Membership Cards

Reserved Seat and General Admission (Bronze) members can access Marvel Stadium by simply scanning in via the Western Bulldogs digital membership card at the gate. Information on accessing your digital membership card can be found here

All other access members (Silver & Gold) can either scan in as general admission or upgrade to a reserved seat for $10 through Ticketmaster, using their home barcode.

Please note general admission members will see seats in their digital card – this is NOT your actual seat and refers only to general admission bays.   

We understand and acknowledge that not all members own a smartphone device and will be concerned about how to access Marvel Stadium.    

If you are a member who requires additional support, or if you are experiencing difficulties accessing your digital membership, please don’t hesitate to contact our membership team via email at membership@westernbulldogs.com.au or on 1300 46 36 47 between 10am and 4pm.    

Please note, members will not be able to scan into Marvel Stadium using the traditional plastic card. These cards have been issued as keepsakes, with all stadiums moving to digital ticketing and scan-in for the upcoming season.