What’s On | Round 3
West Coast Eagles v Fremantle Dockers
Sunday, March 30 | 3.10pm (AWST) | Optus Stadium / Whadjuk
Gates open 1.30pm | 90 minutes before bouncedown each match day
Don’t miss this Sunday at Optus Stadium, as we go head-to-head with our WA rivals, the Fremantle Dockers, in RAC Derby 60!
We’re in for a warm Perth afternoon, so remember to slip, slop, slap and stay hydrated so you don’t miss a moment of the action.
On the hunt for the best drink specials before bouncedown?
Join us for $8 beer and wine and gourmet bites from 1.30pm to 2.30pm in the Level 5 Eastern Scoreboard Terrace. You’ll also have the opportunity to mingle with selected players in attendance.
This RAC Derby, be sure to visit the Fan Zone on the Western Concourse on Level 1 (inside Gate D) to fly inside an RAC Rescue helicopter in an immersive virtual reality experience!
Match Day Timeline
1.30pm | Gates and Fan Zone opens
2.50pm | Auzzie’s flight around the stadium
2.59pm | Team entry
3.10pm | Bouncedown
Quarter-time | The Eagles and Freo Dockers mascots face-off in the RAC Mascot Quiz, followed by the Jim Beam Karaoke Cam
Half-time | AGL Dance Cam
Three-quarter time | Crown 50m Kick to Win competition – be in your seats at half-time for your chance to be selected!
Post-match | Presentation of the RAC Derby trophy to the winning team and the Glendinning-Allan Medal (for the player adjudged best on ground), and player giveaways to lucky fans around the ground
Eagle Eats – Exclusive food and beverage deals
We’re making match day even better! Thanks to our partnership with Optus Stadium, enjoy a special food and beverage deal each round, available from the time gates open until bouncedown.
Round 3 special: $4 Mrs Mac’s beef pie or giant sausage roll – usually $6.70!
Grab yours from Level 1 and 5 outlets.
Fan Zone
Don’t miss the Fan Zone this Sunday, packed with new activations for the RAC Derby – head to the Western Concourse on Level 1 (inside Gate D) from 1.30pm.
- Fly inside an RAC Rescue helicopter in an immersive virtual reality experience.
- Visit Triple M for giveaways and more! You can catch their live radio broadcast from the Eastern Precinct (next to the merchandise van).
- Player signing session from 2.10pm to 2.30pm.
- A special addition to Fan Zone this Sunday, snap a photo sitting amongst the players in the 2025 Team Photo – to take home!
- Compare how you measure up next to life-size height charts of our players.
- Leave a message for your favourite player or coach on our Well Wishes Wall.
- Back by popular demand from this year’s Fan Day, free airbrush tattoos!
- Try out our new reaction game: simply press the buttons when they light up to try get the fastest time – prizes to be won!
Curtain Raiser
Gate C will open from 12.50pm for the Naitanui Academy and Fremantle Next Academy curtain raiser at 12.50pm. Please note, all patrons must hold a valid ticket to the West Coast Eagles v Fremantle match to enter Optus Stadium for the curtain raiser. Early arrivals for curtain raiser matches will be restricted to a small viewing area until general seating opens at 1.30pm.
Mobile Ticketing | Reserved Seat Members
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 Sunday’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.
Please note that our phone lines are not staffed on weekends; however, we will monitor emails leading into match day and respond to any time-sensitive queries. If all else fails, we can assist you at the match – there is no reason to miss a match due to a ticketing issue.
The West Coast Eagles Membership Services team will be available at the box offices B, C, and E from 1.30pm on Sunday to answer any questions.
Instructions on how to use mobile ticketing and how to forward your ticket to a family member or a friend are available here.
Seat Return Program | Reserved Seat Members
Can’t make it to the match? Our Seat Return Program is available now for the first seven fixtured home matches of the 2025 season. If your seat successfully sells, you’ll receive a credit towards your 2026 membership renewal.
Credits will not apply if your seat does not sell, or if you do not attend and do not return your seat.
Public Transport
Remember to plan your journey ahead of Sunday 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.
With the opening of the Ellenbrook line, direct trains from Fremantle to Perth Stadium Station will not be operating before AFL matches.
Bus route 652 (Mirrabooka Bus Station) and route 653 (Galleria Bus Station) will now arrive and depart from Bus Hub. Patrons will no longer need to walk across Matagarup Bridge.
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.
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.
