What’s On | Round 6
West Coast Eagles v Essendon Bombers
Friday, April 18 | 4.10pm (AWST) | Optus Stadium / Whadjuk
Gates open 2.30pm
We're taking over Optus Stadium this Good Friday, April 18, with a clash against Essendon, and we're turning back time to the 90s!
On this Friday footy special, we want you to come dressed in your best retro kits and help us build the match day playlist with your favourite 90s tracks.
Don’t forget your scarf this match day! We want to take back the wave, started by Kevin Sheedy back in 1993 – before the bounce and after every Eagles goal, stand up and wave your scarf.
Match Day Timeline
2.30pm | Gates and Fan Zone opens
3.50pm | Auzzie’s flight around the stadium
3.59pm | Team entry
4.10pm | Bouncedown
Quarter-time | Jim Beam Karaoke Cam + you could be selected to race Rick the Rock and the Easter Bunny around the boundary to win an upgrade to the Field Club for the remainder of the match!
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 | Player giveaways to lucky fans around the ground with special Easter goodies
Beat the Bounce
Enjoy a sensational discount on hot chips for round 6 – only available until bouncedown, so get in early!
Looking for somewhere to enjoy the day before the gates open? The Merrywell at Crown Perth will be OPEN this Good Friday public holiday from 12.00pm until 2.30pm for a special West Coast Eagles-themed party.
The perfect place to take the family pre-match – there will be face painting, colouring stations, our mascot, Rick the Rock, and special guests John Worsfold, Kieren Jack, Michael Prior and Tim Gepp. (Unfortunately, Nic Naitanui is no longer able to attend the event.)
Come along to the Merrywell and you'll have the chance to win a family pass (for four people) to Friday's match. Including with a ‘boundary rider’ experience, West Coast Eagles merchandise and signed memorabilia, thanks to Crown Perth!
It’s only a short walk to Optus Stadium, where you can continue the fun when gates open at 2.30pm.
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 Friday'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 2.30pm on Friday 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 Friday. Normal AFL event train and bus schedules will be in operation for this 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.
