Hey Sainters! Join us this Sunday for the FIRST EVER AFL/AFLW double-header at Marvel Stadium as we celebrate the 6th edition of Spud’s Game supported by Medibank.
Spud’s Game is Australian sport’s largest mental health fundraising event, with all proceeds donated to the Danny Frawley Centre and Black Dog Institute, supporting mental health programs and research.
AFLW – ROUND 1
St Kilda v Carlton
Sunday 9 August
Marvel Stadium
4:35pm AEST
AFL - ROUND 22
St Kilda v Carlton
Sunday 9 August
Marvel Stadium
7:20pm AEST
Catch both games broadcast on Seven, Fox Footy & Kayo
KEY TIMINGS
Ticket Box Opening: 3:30pm
Gates Open: 4:00pm
AFLW First Bounce: 4:35pm
AFL First Bounce: 7:20pm
WHAT’S ON?
ON THE CONCOURSE
ACTIVATION ZONE AT GATES 2/3
Make sure to swing by our activation zone on your way into the game and make the most out of your gameday experience. We’ve got a DJ blasting your favourite tunes, a face painting station where you can add a splash of red, white and heaps more exciting activations listed down below!
Medibank Interchange Bench
Take a seat at the Medibank Interchange Bench and join in the conversation. Throughout the evening, hear from a number of Saints players and media personalities as they take their turn on the bench including Saints co-captain Jack Sinclair, star midfielder Sam Flanders, weather presenter Jane Bunn and social media sensation Riley Srey (Marmalade). Hang around and listen in as they discuss all things mental health, the importance of connection and investing in wellbeing.
Medibank Live Better Van
Stop by the Medibank Live Better Van on your way into the stadium and receive a free health check, plus score some awesome freebies like conversation cards and hand clappers!
Free Goodies Thanks to Moose Toys!
Keep an eye out for Saints volunteers handing out free Mr Beast Lab Swarms & Little Live Pets Mama Surprise thanks to Moose toys!
Chemist Warehouse Wellness Van
Check out the Chemist Warehouse Wellness Van and score yourself some free samples, sunscreen and even a mini footy!
IN THE STADIUM
Carry History with a FREE Spud’s Game Tote Bag
The first 4000 Saints members through the gates on Sunday afternoon will have the opportunity to collect one of 4,000 FREE Spud’s Game double-header tote bags to commemorate the first ever AFL & AFLW double header at Marvel.
The totes will be available for collection at the Gate 5 Information Kiosk and inside the stadium at Gate 7 from gates open until allocation exhausted.
Please note proof of membership is required.
$3 Chips & Pies!
From gates open until the conclusion of the AFLW game, grab yourself a hot chips or meat pie for just $3! Offer available from food and beverage outlets across the stadium.
Future Stars 100m Sprint
Don’t go anywhere at ¾ time during our AFLW game as 8 girls from junior clubs across Victoria compete in our Future Stars 100m Sprint to see which club can claim to have the fastest player!
The Hardest Kick Thanks to Medibank
Make sure you’re in your seats between our AFLW and AFL matches for Medibank’s The Hardest Kick, where former AFL stars Brendan Fevola and Stewart Loewe as well as Channel 7 weather presenter Jane Bunn and footy social media sensation Checkers (Joel Eyles) put their goal-kicking skills to the test in support of a worthy cause.
Each participant will attempt to kick a goal from one of four spots inside the 50-metre arc and Medibank will donate $1,000 for every goal kicked!
As proud supporting partner of Spud’s #6, Medibank will also be donating $1,000 for every goal scored during the double-header (AFLW & AFL) to the Danny Frawley Centre supporting mental health programs and research.
Spud’s Game Light Up the Dark
Make sure you're in your seats before our AFL fixture kicks off as we come together for an unforgettable Spud's Game pre-match tribute. Join Saints and Blues players standing together, arm in arm as Abbey Holmes and Nick Riewoldt kick off an interactive light show to honour the occasion.
Be a part of the moment and light up the stadium with your phone light and, if you're able, support the cause by donating to the Danny Frawley Centre and Black Dog Institute via the QR codes displayed on the big screens.
Westinghouse Fridge Game
Head over to Gate 5 and try to fill up the Westinghouse fridge by kicking toy groceries and landing them in the correct spots to win some amazing prizes, including a signed 2026 AFL Saints guernsey.
Bula Break with My Fiji
Already over the cold, wet and windy conditions of Melbourne winter? Dreaming of a tropical escape? My Fiji is giving away a trip to Fiji to one lucky Saints fan at half-time! Make sure you’re in your seats at the break as one bay will have the opportunity to dance for their chance to win a trip to Fiji!
CMC Portfolio Play
CMC Invest is investing in you! At three-quarter time watch one fan kick their way to an Investing Portfolio worth up to $1,000.
TICKETING & MEMBERSHIP
Secure your tickets for our Spuds Game double header this Sunday!
If you’ve purchased your tickets through Ticketmaster, you can add them to your smartphone wallet now via the Ticketmaster app.
Remember: One ticket provides entry to both games.
For access and ticketing related FAQs about the double header, please click here.
Member Access
Members can access the double header by scanning either their Physical membership card, or Mobile membership in the Saints Official App.
More information on mobile memberships can be found here. To help avoid delays, please add your ticket to your smartphone wallet before arriving at the ground.
Reserved Bay members can pre-book their seats, while General Admission and AFLW Access members can upgrade using their 12-digit membership barcode.
For all match day access information and mobile membership details, please click here.
If you have any membership enquiries on match day, visit the Saints Membership Team in the Club Hub at Gate 5 (available from the beginning of the AFLW match until quarter time of the AFL match).
Ticket Forwarding
Can’t make it? Forward your ticket to a mate through the Saints Official App. Click here for instructions.
To help maintain a Saints-friendly member area, we kindly ask that tickets are only forwarded to fellow St Kilda supporters.
Member Zone
The Member Zone is your dedicated online hub for membership information, benefits and match day resources.
Click here to access the Member Zone.
GETTING TO THE GAME
🚗 Driving?
Limited parking is available at Marvel Stadium and patrons are encouraged to book as early as possible for events. To pre-book parking, click here.
Enter via car park entrances on Bourke Street (A & B) and Wurundjeri Way (D & E). Please note, the car park has a height restriction of 2.1 metres. For car parking enquiries, please contact Marvel Stadium’s Parking Services team via email or (03) 8625 7201.
🚂 Catching the train?
Southern Cross Station is next to Marvel Stadium and is connected to most metropolitan and regional train lines. The stadium is a short walk from the station across the Bourke Street pedestrian bridge.
Getting to Marvel from the new Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury Line
The Metro Tunnel connects the new Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury Line from Cranbourne and Pakenham in the southeast to Sunbury in the northwest. Passengers will need to change trains as the new line doesn’t travel via Southern Cross Station.
Travel options from the southeast:
- Transfer at Town Hall Station to Flinders Street Station for trains to Southern Cross Station
- Change at Town Hall Station to trams on Collins Street (route 11, 12, 48 or 109) or Flinders Street (route 35, 75 or 70) towards Southern Cross Station
From the northwest:
- Change at Footscray to the Werribee or Williamstown lines
- Or transfer at State Library Station to Melbourne Central for trains to Southern Cross Station
- Or change at State Library Station to the Route 30 tram on La Trobe Street
Train Disruptions:
- Buses replace trains on the Mernda Line between Clifton Hill and Mernda from 11pm, Friday 7 August to last train, Sunday 9 August.
For up-to-date public transport information in Victoria including timetables, service disruption information, ticketing or special event services, or to plan your journey, visit transport.vic.gov.au or download the PTV App.
🚊 Catching a Tram?
City trams run to Marvel Stadium via La Trobe Street and Harbour Esplanade - Plan your journey.
- Tram #30: St Vincents Plaza / Central Pier Docklands
- Tram #35: Anticlockwise / Anticlockwise or Clockwise / Clockwise
- Tram #70: Waterfront City Docklands / Wattle Park
- Tram #75: Central Pier Docklands / Vermont South
- Tram #86: Waterfront City Docklands / Bundoora RMIT
Trams also stop in the CBD on Spencer Street, Bourke Street and Collins Street, and all are a short walk to Marvel Stadium - Plan your journey.
- Tram #96: St Kilda Beach / East Brunswick
- Tram #11: West Preston / Victoria Harbour Docklands
- Tram #48: North Balwyn / Victoria Harbour Docklands
🚌 Catching the Bus?
The bus terminus is at Southern Cross Train Station and services airport transfers as well as routes across country Victoria. Marvel Stadium is a short walk across the Bourke Street pedestrian footbridge from the bus terminus. Plan your journey.
🚕 Taking a Rideshare or getting Dropped-off?
A taxi rank is available on Bourke Street (opposite Platform 28 restaurant) and on La Trobe Street (near Peppers' Apartments).
For more information on all things public transport, click here.
SAINTS MERCHANDISE
Round 22 Spud's Game #6 is here; to secure your own Spud's Game Scarf please head to the Marvel Superstore and outlets around the stadium. Funds raised will go towards supporting mental health programs via the Danny Frawley Centre. Limited stock is available, so don't miss out!
A reminder to members that Saints Locker member voucher redemption will no longer be available at gameday. If you are yet to redeem your voucher, you can do so online here or in-store at RSEA Park, Moorabbin.
