AROUND THE GROUND: FESTIVAL OF FOOTY MAP

By SANFL Media

As cross-town rivals Norwood and Glenelg prepare to face off in the 2024 Hostplus SANFL League Grand Final for the first time in 42 years, an exciting lineup of off-field activities in the 2024 SANFL Festival of Footy has been unveiled.

Adelaide Oval will be transformed into a carnival atmosphere this Sunday, September 22, with SANFL and its partners providing free activities, entertainment and giveaways in various activation zones, from moment fans arrive until well after the final siren.

SANFL CEO Darren Chandler said the League was proud to stage the free Festival of Footy program to create an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages attending the blockbuster clash between Norwood and Glenelg.

“Together with our corporate partners, we are thrilled to celebrate our biggest day of the footy season with the 2024 SANFL Festival of Footy,” Mr Chandler said.

“Our supporters have backed the SANFL competition, our clubs and players with great crowd numbers in season 2024 so what better way to celebrate the year and add to the excitement of the big day.”

FREE public transport to and from the Grand Final is available all day on regular Adelaide Metro and Footy Express bus, train and tram services. Present a valid match ticket on all bus, train and tram services. (Under 18s are FREE entry to Grand Final Day and are therefore not required to present a ticket when boarding.)

Enjoy the SANFL Grand Final feeling at the following Festival of Footy zones:

Connection Zone (footbridge/railway station)

SANFL Club mascots meet and greet as fans make their way across to the Grand Final
Don your team colours with roaming face painters on the footbridge
Grand Final vibes with a DJ on the railway station side of the footbridge
Lebanese drumming group providing multicultural entertainment

Entertainment Zone (Telstra Plaza)

SEN outside broadcast from 1pm
Face painting
The Macca’s ‘giant fry bucket’ mascot with giveaway footies, caps and drink bottles
Roving entertainers
Grand Final Digital Kids Treasure Map – use QR codes to engage with various activties and giveaways throughout the zone
Kia car display
Visit the Health Partners stand for drink bottle giveaways

West End Sports Garden Bar (Victor Richardson Gates, 18+ only)

Chill out before the game over a West End beer and watch re-live some of the great SANFL grand final moments on the giant screen
To celebrate 70 years of partnering with SANFL, West End will give away 3,000 limited-edition commemorative bucket hats for patrons (18+ only).

The Advertiser Family Zone (Creswell Gardens, east of stadium)

SANFL inflatable skills test games
Powerade Talent Hub – test your AFL Combine skills and collect a free drink bottle or sports towel
Umpire Come n Try skills
Macca’s giant swings and mini football, food vouchers and merch giveaways
Hey Caddy Mini Golf
Giant Games – Connect Four, corn hole, Jenga and chess
Health Partners free face painting and sunscreen giveaway

The Advertiser Family Zone (Lyn Fullston Lawns)

Chill out in the Family Zone with chairs, bean bags, lounges and umbrellas
Interactive kids games
Putt putt and table tennis
Face painting

Tommy’s Bar Garden (behind Western Stand)

Giant screen playing the games throughout the day
Live music with DJ Acoustic Duo
Wine barrels and stools
Photo moment featuring swing seats
Food trucks
The Advertiser VIP area

On-Ground and in the stadium

Welcome to Country and digeridoo by Uncle Moogy
National Anthem by local talent Taylor Schwartz
Kia Cup Delivery with Cup Ambassador Ken ‘KG’ Cunningham
National Pharmacies SANFL Juniors Parade of Champions
AAMI Dash for Cash at the half-time break of League Grand Final
AAMI Lucky Celebration Cam for a chance to win $250
Macca’s ‘Mac for Match’ at three-quarter break for a chance to win up to $250 cash
Health Partners Karaoke Cam – sing as loud as you can for a chance to win a $200 sunglass voucher.
Canadian Club pop-up bar inside the Victor Richardson Gates
My Money House ‘Live Free for a Year’ free-to-enter competition, valued at $80,000, located at South and East Gates.

In a first for SANFL Grand Final Day, purchase a ‘Tommy’ premiership cup lapel pin as a souvenir of the 2024 Grand Final for $5, available at the SANFL information tent, South gate entrance.

The 2024 Grand Final Football Budget will be on sale for $5 inside all gate entrances

Grand Final ‘Play On’ Afterparty, presented by The Advertiser

The 2024 Play On After Party in the William Magarey Room (Level 3, Riverbank stand)

Featuring Adelaide DJ sensation The Lunar Society, after the final siren from 6pm – 8pm.

Free entry for all Grand Final tickets holders (18+ only).

Match Day Schedule and Information

2024 HOSTPLUS SANFL LEAGUE GRAND FINAL

Sunday 22 September

2:30pm | Hostplus SANFL League Grand Final | Norwood v Glenelg

11:00am | SANFL Reserves Grand Final | Norwood v Sturt

9:00am | U17s SANFL Futures Game

Gates open at 8:45am

Car park opens 8am

Broadcast information

The 2024 Hostplus SANFL League Grand Final will be broadcast live and free on Seven and 7plus and streamed live on SANFL Now and the Official AFL Live App & AFL.com.au

Live radio broadcasts on 1629 SEN SA & SEN App, Triple M, Fiveaa, ABC Sport and Radio Italia.

Ticket information

Tickets for the Grand Final are on sale via Ticketek

Pre-purchased through Ticketek* – Adults – $34; Concession – $25

At the Gate – Adults – $40; Concession – $30

U18s – FREE

*Grand Final ticket purchases will incur a $7.65 Ticketek transaction fee

All tickets purchased via Ticketek are unreserved General Admission (no access to Western Stand).

Ultimate Football Members, Essential Crows Members, Essential Power Members and SACA Members all gain entry with their passes to the Grand Final and unreserved seating in the Western Stand on Grand Final Day. U18s accompanied with adult ticket holders also can access Western Stand unreserved seating.

Please contact SACA for more information related to SACA membership.