AFL IS BACK! We’re kicking off the 2023 AFL Premiership Season with Opening Round! The Gold Coast SUNS are taking on Sydney in what is sure to be an epic match!
Gates Open: 5:00pm
First Bounce: 7:00pm
TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
Free event shuttles will be running from Nerang Station, Broadbeach South Light Rail Station (outside Pacific Fair on GC Highway) and Boowaggan Road Park ‘n’ Ride. Shuttles will commence at 5.00pm and will run regularly until the first quarter, then on demand until the end of the game. They will run regularly again from the end of the game until an hour post-match.
Normal Translink public transport services are also operating - find your journey here: www.translink.com.au. You can use your event ticket to access free public transport on G:Link services, Queensland Rail services and Surfside Buslines from 4 hours pre-match to 4 hours post-match.
Parking in the Blue Carpark has now sold out for this match.
If you have pre-purchased a pass, the Blue Carpark entry is off Nerang Broadbeach Road heading Westbound.
Person with Disability (PWD) parking is available in the BLUE CARPARK for ticketholders. PWD parking must be pre-purchased using the link above (if tickets are still available) and a valid Disability Parking Permit must be on display to access the parking spaces closest to the gate.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
Heritage Bank Stadium’s full conditions of entry are applicable to this match. The full list of permitted and prohibited items can be found HERE.
Water in a sealed, plastic container, up to a maximum of 1.5L will be permitted into the Stadium. Any unsealed bottles will be emptied at the entry gates. You will be able to refill your bottles with water from any open bar – just ask the bar staff to refill your bottle. Soft drinks or drinks other water (ex. Alcohol) will be permitted in a sealed, plastic container, up to a maximum of 600mL. All other sizes or unsealed bottles will be emptied on entrance to the Stadium.
Patrons may bring homemade food items or special dietary requirements into the Stadium provided they are packaged appropriately, and the items can be easily viewed by security if requested. Commercially branded takeaway food and beverage will not be allowed into the Stadium. No items in glass, crockery or cans will be allowed into the Stadium, including glass and metal water bottles.
Insulated drink containers (Thermos) will be permitted into the Stadium, however will be subject to a search at the gates.
Heritage Bank Stadium is CASHLESS for all transactions - including; catering, ticketing and merchandise.
Heritage Bank Stadium will not tolerate any abusive or inappropriate language directed at staff or other patrons. Any patrons directing abusive language and/or not complying with Stadium staff may be evicted from Heritage Bank Stadium. If you need to relocate or have any issues with your ticket, please let our usher know so we can do our best to help you.