WE CAN’T believe it’s already round five, and with the season heating up, what better way to spend your weekend than at the AFLW. 

All of your favourite local grounds have something happening from Mini Golf at Ikon Park to a blockbuster Western Derby.

Use our guide below to plan your day out at the footy, as well as to pick up a few local secrets for a good coffee or snack in the area.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Collingwood v Sydney at Victoria Park at 1.05pm AEST

LOVE LOCAL: Victoria Park and early afternoon games are a match made in footy heaven. If you feel like starting your Saturday off right, grab a pastry from Falco bakery, or a coffee from Dr Morse (both on Johnston Street) pre-game. If a post-match treat is more for you, head to the Bodriggy Brewery, The Yarra Hotel or the Lulie Tavern for a cheeky bev, game of pool or to watch the day’s remaining games on the big screen.

AT THE GAME
Food and beverage: Bars, Schnitty Schnitty Bang Bang, Ice Cream Truck, Pierogi, Skewer 88
Pre-game: DJ, Airbrush Tattoos designed by AFLW players, Kids Zone with Lawn Games and Handball Target, Face Painting, Badge Making
Quarter-time: NAB are supporting every goal from NAB AFL Auskick to the big time. Just by voting for the 2025 NAB AFLW Goal of the Year you could be in with a chance to win $5000! Scan the QR code on the big screen at quarter-time to enter.
Half-time: Fan of the match cam
Post-match: Ball Giveaways, Player Interview, Macca’s Kick to Kick – so bring your footy!

Carlton v Gold Coast at Ikon Park at 2.35pm AEST

LOVE LOCAL: Before heading over to Ikon Park, make a stop at Code Black Brunswick on Weston St for coffee or a late brunch. If you’re looking to spend your afternoon somewhere post-match, head to The Great Northern for a drink and the day’s remaining games on TV.

AT THE GAME
Food and beverage: Café 1864
Pre-game: Face Painting, Player Interviews on the Big Screen
Quarter-time: NAB are supporting every goal from NAB AFL Auskick to the big time. Just by voting for the 2025 NAB AFLW Goal of the Year you could be in with a chance to win $5000! Scan the QR code on the big screen at quarter time to enter.
Half-time: Auskick, Coach Interview
Post-match: Ball giveaways, Player interview, and Macca’s Kick to Kick – so bring your footy!

Port Adelaide v Melbourne at Alberton Oval at 2.35pm ACST

LOVE LOCAL: Located right next to Alberton Train Station, stop over at The Pear Café for brunch before heading to the ground. After the match is done, and you haven’t had enough footy yet, head to The Precinct at Alberton just around the corner from the ground for an early dinner and footy on TV.

AT THE GAME
Food and beverage: Food trucks and look out for food and beverage voucher giveaways! 
Pre-game: Kids Zone: Inflatables, Colouring Station, Face Painters, Non-Playing Player Signings, Photo Booth, VR Station, DJ, Merch Giveaways and more! 
Quarter-time: NAB are supporting every goal from NAB AFL Auskick to the big time. Just by voting for the 2025 NAB AFLW Goal of the Year you could be in with a chance to win $5000! Scan the QR code on the big screen at quarter time to enter.
Half-time: Superkick, Giveaways, Coach Interview
Three-quarter time: Coles Obstacle Course
Post-match: Ball giveaways, Player interview, and Macca’s Kick to Kick – so bring your footy!

Greater Western Sydney v Western Bulldogs at Corroboree Group Oval Manuka at 4.35pm AEST

LOVE LOCAL: Located in the heart of Canberra, start your Saturday off with a stroll along Lake Burley Griffin. Then, starting at Bowen Park right near the lake, it’s just an 18-minute walk to the ground, past some of the best restaurants and cafés in Kingston. Author’s pick? Stop by Gelato Messina in Eyre St Market either pre-game or post-match celebratory gelato!

AT THE GAME
Pre-game: Giveaways, Inflatables, Face Painting, Make Your Own GIANTS Banner, Player cut outs, Big Kick
Before the bounce: Local Dance Crew Performance from 4.10pm
Quarter-time: NAB are supporting every goal from NAB AFL Auskick to the big time. Just by voting for the 2025 NAB AFLW Goal of the Year you could be in with a chance to win $5000! Scan the QR code on the big screen at quarter time to enter.
Half-time: Auskick, Live Performance from Lucy Sugerman, Junior Clubs March
Post-match: Ball giveaways, Player interview, Macca’s Kick to Kick – so bring your footy!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Essendon v St Kilda at Windy Hill at 1.05pm AEST

LOVE LOCAL: This author (and plenty of AFL.com.au journalists) highly recommend 3 Salamis on Napier St – just a 5-minute walk from ground for a pre-game lunch. Or if something lighter is more what you’re after, grab a coffee or a milkshake from Assembly Ground on Fletcher St before the game.

AT THE GAME
Food and beverage: Food Trucks
Curtain Raiser: Superkick Clinic 11am-12pm 
Pre-game: Face painting, Macca’s Inflatables, Handball Target, Chill Hill, Badge Making
Quarter-time: NAB are supporting every goal from NAB AFL Auskick to the big time. Just by voting for the 2025 NAB AFLW Goal of the Year you could be in with a chance to win $5000! Scan the QR code on the big screen at quarter time to enter.
Half-time: Auskick, Dance Cam
Post-match: Ball giveaways, Player interview, Macca’s Kick to Kick – so bring your footy!

Richmond v Geelong at Ikon Park at 1.05pm AEST

LOVE LOCAL: Before heading over to Ikon Park, make a stop at Code Black Brunswick on Weston St for coffee or a late brunch. If you’re looking to spend your afternoon somewhere post-match, head to The Great Northern for a drink and footy on TV.

AT THE GAME
Curtain Raiser: U17 Girls Future Stars Game 10am – 12pm
Pre-game:  Inflatables, Mini Golf, Face Painting, Spin to In, Colouring in and activities, lawn Games
Quarter-time: NAB are supporting every goal from NAB AFL Auskick to the big time. Just by voting for the 2025 NAB AFLW Goal of the Year you could be in with a chance to win $5000! Scan the QR code on the big screen at quarter-time to enter.
Half-time: Superkick
Post-match: Ball giveaways, Player interview, and Macca’s Kick to Kick – so bring your footy!

Hawthorn v Adelaide at Kinetic Stadium at 3.05pm AEST

LOVE LOCAL: Located right near all the best restaurants and cafés in Frankston, there’s lots of reasons to make a trip towards the Mornington Peninsula for the W. Cosy and Tasty Dumpling Restaurant on the Nepean Highway is just a 10-minute walk from the Stadium and will be recommended at every single Hawthorn home game, if you don’t mind. Moon Dog Beach Club is perfect for a post-game feed.

AT THE GAME
Food and beverage: Food Trucks
Curtain Raiser: Junior Clinic 1pm – 1.45pm
Pre-game: Face Painting, Air Brush Tattoos, Hawks Membership Marqueen, Hawks Merch Marquee
Quarter-time: NAB are supporting every goal from NAB AFL Auskick to the big time. Just by voting for the 2025 NAB AFLW Goal of the Year you could be in with a chance to win $5000! Scan the QR code on the big screen at quarter-time to enter.
Post-match: Ball giveaways, Player interview, and Macca’s Kick to Kick – so bring your footy!

Brisbane v North Melbourne at Brighton Homes Arena at 3.05pm AEST

LOVE LOCAL: Located right next to Springfield Central Station, you can start your day off in any part of Brisbane and easily make your way to the ground. But if something more local to Brighton Homes Arena is what you’re after, stop by Orion Springfield Central across the road for lunch at the Orion Hotel, or a pastry at the Royal Bakery Orion.

AT THE GAME
Food and beverage: Roar Espresso Café, Captain’s Bar, Hill Bar, Potato Twisties, Ice Cream, Donuts, Dumplings and more
Pre-game: Face Painting, Hair Braiding, Temporary Tattoos, Mini Mic, Lions Shop, 
Quarter-time: NAB are supporting every goal from NAB AFL Auskick to the big time. Just by voting for the 2025 NAB AFLW Goal of the Year you could be in with a chance to win $5000! Scan the QR code on the big screen at quarter-time to enter.
Post-match: Ball giveaways, Player interview, and Macca’s Kick to Kick – so bring your footy!

Fremantle v West Coast at Fremantle Community Bank Oval at 3.05pm AWST

LOVE LOCAL: Pre-game, grab a coffee from Coccolicco on High St, and Freo Brewery is just around the corner, right near South Mole Lighthouse for a drink and feed post-match.

AT THE GAME
Food and beverage: Ice-Cream Truck, Hot Jam Donut Truck, Emily Taylor Dumplings, Sailing for Oranges Roast’s, Burger’s and Chips Van, Load’em Up Corn Chip Nacho Station, Pop up Bar
Pre-Game: Kids Zone – Air Brush Tattoos, Purple Hands Foundation Sensory Bags Player Signing, Glitter Bar, Roaming Mascots, DJ, Fanship bracelets and more! 
Before the Bounce: Welcome to Country Ceremony
Quarter-Time: NAB are supporting every goal from NAB AFL Auskick to the big time. Just by voting for the 2025 NAB AFLW Goal of the Year you could be in with a chance to win 5 grand! Scan the QR code on the big screen at quarter time to enter.
Half-Time: Auskick
Post-Match: Ball giveaways, Medal and Trophy Presentation for the Best on Ground and the RAC Derby Trophy