What’s On | Week 1
West Coast Eagles v Richmond
Friday, August 30| 7.15pm (AWST) | Mineral Resources Park / Whadjuk
Gates open 6.15pm

The 2024 NAB AFLW Season kicks off on our home turf, Mineral Resources Park, this Friday night!

Bouncing down at 7.15pm, don’t miss the start of our 2024 campaign in this week’s Friday night footy showdown.

Timeline:

4.00pm: Gate 4 opens for curtain raiser
4.50pm: Next Generation Female Academy curtain raiser bouncedown
6.15pm: Gate 2 opens
6.15pm Fan Zone opens
7.07pm: Team entry
7.15pm: Bouncedown
Half-time: AFLW player signings in the Fan Zone

Curtain Raiser

Gate 4 (via McCartney Cresent) will open at 4.00pm for the Next Generation Female Academy playing in the curtain raiser. Please note, all patrons must hold a valid ticket to our week one match to enter Mineral Resources Park, which can be purchased for $15, either online or from Gate 2, via Goddard Street on the night. Please note, tickets will not be available for purchase at Gate 4.

Fan Zone

The AFLW Fan Zone is back for 2024 and will be filled with more fun and excitement for the whole family!

Here’s what you can expect in the Fan Zone from 6.15pm on the northern lawn:

• Test your footy skills on the inflatable handball targets and the Mix94 skill tester
• Flex your creative muscles and make your own friendship bracelet and sign to cheer on the team
• Snap a photo at the roaming photo booth
• Get a funky face painting
• At half-time, meet and greet with selected AFLW players
• Keep an eye and ear out for some awesome surprise West Coast Eagles giveaways!

Win a family meal thanks to Hungry Jacks!

Just for coming along to our match against Richmond, you will have the chance to win a family meal, thanks to Hungry Jack's. That's four Whoppers, four large fries and four large drinks –  just for being here!

Look out for the QR code on the big screen and around Mineral Resources Park to enter your details and play a quick game for your chance to win.

We’ve got you sorted for food and beverage options this Friday night! In the precinct by Gate 2, you will find:

• Hungry Jack’s
• George’s Greek Street Eats
• CUB bar
• Ice-cream van
• Coffee van

Feeling lucky? NAB will be giving out food vouchers around the precinct!

West Coast Eagles SuperStore

The West Coast Eagles SuperStore marquee will be located in the Fan Zone, with exclusive match day bargains available to purchase until the final siren.

‘Click and collect’ orders will be available from the SuperStore marquee on match day, from 6.15pm until the final siren. When placing your online order at the West Coast Eagles SuperStore, select ‘AFLW Game Day – Click and Collect’ at checkout (available until 12noon AWST on Thursday, August 30; identification is required upon collection).

Mobile Ticketing

Member tickets are now available in your West Coast Eagles Account, and 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 Friday’s match.

Screenshots of tickets will not permit entry into any matches across the AFLW season.

Where possible, patrons are advised to avoid bringing a bag to the match, as most delays at the gates are due to bag checks. If you do need to bring a bag, aim to bring a small bag only.

Getting to Mineral Resources Park

We recommend using public transport where possible. The closest train station is Victoria Park, with a 700m walk to the venue.

The Armadale/Thornlie train line is closed until mid-2025. Details on this closure, along with station-specific information can be found here. Be sure to plan your journey ahead with Transperth’s Journey Planner, and please note, the cost of public transport is not included in your match day ticket. 

With no onsite parking available, limited parking is available in streets surrounding the venue; should you choose to park on the street, please pay close attention to any signage to avoid parking fines.

Wheelchair and Accessible Entry

Those with accessibility needs may enter via Gate 4, open from 4.00pm via McCartney Crescent or via West Coast Eagles Reception on Bishopsgate Street.