Friday 10 April

Western Bulldogs members and fans in town for Gather Round this weekend will have plenty of chances to meet the team ahead of the game. 

11:15am – 12:15pm: Player appearances

• Elder Park live site: select players will be available on stage and for a signing session at the Macca’s Footy Festival 

2:30pm – 3:30pm: Captain’s Run

Western Bulldogs members and fans in town for Gather Round are invited to watch the team’s open training session at North Adelaide Football Club’s Prospect Oval.

There’ll be giveaways, merchandise, membership and more!

• Where: Prospect Oval, North Adelaide FC - Unit 3/1 Menzies Cres, Prospect SA 5082

• Entry: FREE (Gates open from 2pm – enter via Menzies Crescent)

Stick around after training for a boundary snap and sign session with players.

Please be aware that players have a tight schedule and will do their best to get to as many fans as possible. 

Saturday 11 April 

Run 4km for Your Club

Transform rivalry into physical movement at the inaugural AFL Run 4km for Your Club!

A mass-participation initiative launched exclusively for Gather Round, every  participant will represent one of the 18 clubs for bragging rights in a Club-v-Club battle.

• Where: Elder Park, Adelaide
• Distance: 4km (run or walk)
• Entry: $10 per participant - proceeds supporting Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital
• Join the Western Bulldogs team on Strava here

Maccas Footy Festival

Check out the Maccas Footy Festival at Elder Park from 3:30pm on game day.

Enjoy the photobooth, take some freebies and get sorted with a 2026 membership all at the live site, located just a short walk from Adelaide Oval.