What’s On | Round 6
West Coast Eagles v Fremantle Dockers (RAC Derby 58)
Saturday, April 20 | 6.10pm (AWST) | Optus Stadium / Whadjuk
Gates open 4.00pm

Be there this Saturday night, as we come head-to-head with our West Australian rivals, the Fremantle Dockers, in RAC Derby 58 from 6:10pm (AWST).

Gate D will open from 1.45pm as our WAFL Eagles take on Peel Thunder in round 4, from 2.00pm. Please note, all patrons must hold a valid ticket to the RAC Derby to enter Optus Stadium for the curtain raiser WAFL match. Free entry offers and WAFL Season Passes are not valid for this WAFL match.

Catch Auzzie the Eagle in her pre-match flight around the stadium at 5.50pm and join the half-time fun from your seats in the Jim Beam Karaoke Cam and the Crown Cheer to Win competition!

RAC Derby 58

RAC are proud sponsors of the RAC Derby.

Be sure to visit the RAC Rescue Experience on the Southern Oval on your way into Optus Stadium to learn more about the importance of road safety. Once in stadium, RAC will be giving away a RAC Parks & Resorts voucher with the RAC Derby Memory Card Challenge. Keep an eye on ground at quarter-time for a special Memory Card Challenge activity.

Public Transport

Remember to plan your journey ahead of Saturday with Transperth’s Journey Planner, and please click here for further information. Event buses will operate post-match.

Public Transport is included in the cost of your match day ticket, with free travel on Perth’s buses and trains three hours either side of the match. If asked, please show your ticket to the driver or inspector.

Please note, the Armadale/Thornlie train line is closed until mid-2025. Suburban Event Buses will run to and from Optus Stadium, and trains will continue to operate between Victoria Park and Perth Stations, including Stadium Station. Information on changes to Optus Stadium special event services can be found here.

In particular, new arrangements apply to the arrival point of some bus routes from Morley and Mirrabooka, and the City Stadium shuttle has been replaced by the Red CAT.

Fan Zone Location for 2024

Head to the western concourse on level 1 (inside Gate D) from 4.00pm for some great kids’ and family activities!

Meet and greet with available players from 5.10pm to 5.40pm in a pre-match signing session, test your footy skills on the handball targets, enjoy face painting, the roaming magician and giveaways from Triple M. Get creative in making your own sign to cheer on the team and high-five our mascots Rick and Rosie!

Check out the eastern atrium from 4.00pm (indoors between Gate A and B) for some awesome giveaways, and visit the southern oval for boogie at the V Energy DJ container and to see the RAC Rescue Experience.

SuperStore Click and Collect at Optus Stadium

‘Click and collect’ orders will be available from Gate C at Optus Stadium this match day, from 4.00pm until quarter-time. When placing your online order at the West Coast Eagles SuperStore, select Optus Stadium Game Day click and collect at checkout (available until 12noon (AWST) on Thursday, April 18; identification is required upon collection).

Vaping and Smoking

Vaping and smoking are not permitted anywhere in Optus Stadium or on concourses. Offending patrons risk immediate eviction.

Contactless Payment

All food and beverage outlets at Optus Stadium now accept payment by credit or debit card only. If you do not have access to credit or debit card, cash can be exchanged for a complimentary ‘Cash Card’ via Cash Exchange points located around the stadium. Optus Stadium event day staff will direct you to the nearest Cash Exchange point at the stadium. For more information, please click here.

Mobile Ticketing

Tickets for Reserved Seat members are now available to download in the official West Coast Eagles App.

Avoid match day delays by downloading the official West Coast Eagles app and logging in to your West Coast Eagles account now, ahead of Saturday’s match. We strongly recommend not to leave this until the last minute, in case you encounter problems, and to save your tickets to your phone wallet to ensure no delays.

Click here for troubleshooting tips if you experience issues accessing your tickets.

Instructions on how to use mobile ticketing are available here, and instructions on how to forward your ticket to a family member or a friend are available here.

The West Coast Eagles Membership Services team will be available at the box offices B, C, and E from 4.00pm on Saturday to answer any questions; however, please arrive early if you think that you may require assistance with your tickets.

If you have any issues with your tickets, please attend the match and the Membership Services team will assist; there is no need to miss the match solely because of a ticket issue.

Seat Return Program

Can’t make it to the match? Our Seat Return Program is available now for all fixtured home matches of the 2024 season. If your seat successfully sells, you’ll receive a credit towards your 2025 membership renewal.

For more information, including a step-by-step guide to returning your seats, please click here.

Credits will not apply if your seat does not sell, or if you do not attend and do not return your seat.

Social Media

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