The Western Bulldogs will head to Giants Stadium in Sydney to face the GWS Giants in an elimination final on Saturday 7th September.
The Bulldogs sealed their spot in September with a big win against the Adelaide Crows at Mars Stadium in Ballarat on Sunday afternoon, locking in seventh spot on the AFL ladder.
It will be the Bulldogs’ first finals appearance since 2016. Remarkably, the Bulldogs will return to the scene of one of their most famous wins, the 2016 preliminary final.
The elimination final will be the Bulldogs’ second match at Giants Stadium within a month, having claimed a 61-point win against GWS in round 22.
Tickets for the Western Bulldogs' elimination final will go on-sale to members and the public on Thursday 29th August.
GWS Giants v Western Bulldogs
Saturday 7th September, 3:20pm
Giants Stadium
GETTING TO GIANTS STADIUM
Address: Grand Parade, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 2127
Public Transport
GIANTS Stadium is conveniently serviced by bus, train and ferry services. Sydney Olympic Park train station is located a short 5-minute walk from the stadium. The sprint service operates between Lidcombe and Olympic Park Stations every 10 minutes daily. To get to GIANTS Stadium, simply turn right out of the station and follow Showground Rd until you reach Gate D. Sydney Buses operate direct bus services to Sydney Olympic Park from a number of locations including Lidcombe, Strathfield and Parramatta. Sydney Ferries run a daily service between Circular Quay and Parramatta stopping at Sydney Olympic Park Ferry Wharf. To travel to GIANTS, visitors must also catch a connecting bus.
Car Parking
Visitors have access to casual parking facilities in a number of locations across the Sydney Olympic Park precinct. Carparks P1, P5 and P6 are in close proximity to GIANTS Stadium. Parking cost is $5 per hour, up to a maximum fee of $25 per day. It’s recommended you pre-book parking if attending an AFL match at GIANTS Stadium.
Taxis
A taxi rank is located near the Novotel hotel on Olympic Boulevard in Sydney Olympic Park, walking distance from GIANTS Stadium.
TICKETS
Tickets for this week one finals match-up will go on sale through Ticketmaster on Thursday 29 August.
Western Bulldogs access members will receive priority access to tickets, with the on-sale time scheduled for 9am on Thursday 29 August. There will be a transaction limit of eight tickets.
Access members are those that have any match day entitlements (i.e general admission or reserved seats) as part of their 2019 Western Bulldogs membership for either Marvel Stadium or Mars Stadium. This includes Ballarat and interstate members. Access members will have a priority purchase period for all finals matches in which the Bulldogs are competing.
AFL members with Western Bulldogs club support can purchase reserved seats during the Club Member On-sale, Thursday August, 29 9am-1pm.
AFL members without Western Bulldogs club support can access further information here.
Remaining tickets not sold during the member priority period will be made on sale to the general public to purchase from 2pm on Thursday 29 August.
Tickets for the elimination final at GIANTS Stadium are available through Ticketmaster. There will not be a Ticketmaster outlet at VU Whitten Oval to purchase finals tickets. It is recommended that Western Bulldogs members and fans are advised to purchase online at ticketmaster.com.au. For those that prefer to purchase instore, you can find your nearest Ticketmaster outlet here.
For further finals ticketing information, visiting the Ticketing FAQs section of the Finals Hub.
WHERE TO WATCH THE GAME
While the match will be broadcast on Channel Seven live and free, if you are Victorian based and wish to watch the elimination final with fellow Bulldogs supporters there are four Bulldogs Friendly Venues that will be showing the game on a big screen.
Railway Hotel, Yarraville (35 Anderson Street, Yarraville)
Mona Castle Hotel, Footscray (45-53 Austin St, Footscray)
The Prince Albert Hotel, Williamstown (149 Douglas Parade, Williamstown)
Sanctuary Lakes Hotel, Point Cook (280 Point Cook Rd, Point Cook)
There will be no live site at VU Whitten Oval for the elimination final, while Barkers Café will also not be showing the game on the big screen.
INTERSTATE TRAVEL PACKAGES THANKS TO GEELONG TRAVEL
Finals Belong To The West, and you belong at our Elimination Final in Sydney.
Lock-in your finals experience thanks to Western Bulldogs travel partner Geelong Travel, with this exclusive interstate travel package to watch the Bulldogs face the GWS Giants at GIANTS Stadium.
These travel packages are strictly limited in numbers and include:
- One reserved seat for the GWS Giants v Western Bulldogs elimination final.
- Return Virgin Australia airfares
- Accommodation at an AccorHotel in Sydney
Call Geelong Travel now on (03) 5244 3666 to book now and let them arrange everything for you.
BULLDOGS BUS
Tickets for the Bulldogs Bus are now closed.
For any further queriers please consult the Bulldogs Bus FAQs, or call the Membership Services Team on 1300 46 36 47 or email membership@westernbulldogs.com.au
SUPPORTER FUNCTION
The Western Bulldogs’ NSW Supporters Group will hold a lunch event for travelling and local supporters at The Brewery Bar & Kitchen on Saturday 7th September 2019 at 11am.
Special guest, Danny McGinlay will be in attendance, with raffles and door prizes to be won.
Following the lunch, attendees can walk across to Giants stadium to see the Western Bulldogs take on GWS in the elimination final.
For any questions, please email Colleen - cneidig@gmail.com
We hope to see you there!
