RAC DERBY 54
What’s On | Round 3
West Coast Eagles v Fremantle
Sunday, April 3 | 4.20pm (AWST) | Optus Stadium
Gates open 2.15pm
RAC Derby action returns for 2022 at Optus Stadium this Sunday, when we take on Fremantle from 4.20pm!
It promises to be a massive day of footy, so have a read of the below and make sure you’re across all the action.
Crowd Restrictions
As of Thursday, March 31, level one public health measures will be in place across Western Australia, allowing Optus Stadium to operate at 75 per cent patron capacity. These measures will be in place at least for our RAC Derby against Fremantle on Sunday, April 3.
All patrons, including children under five years of age, will require a ticket to enter the stadium. This applies to everyone, even small babies. To obtain a free ticket for a child under five, please visit the Gate A box office prior to the match. Please ensure you allow extra time for this, as you will still be required to queue and present proof of vaccination status once the ticket is obtained.
Get to Optus Stadium early
West Coast Eagles members are advised to plan their match day and aim to get to Optus Stadium early – allow plenty of time to enter the stadium. Gates open from 2.15pm
On arrival, be ready to do the following:
- Scan in
- Vaccination check
- Ticket scan
- Masks indoors
Where possible, members are advised to avoid bringing a bag to the match to ensure a smooth entry
Proof of Vaccination & Mask Wearing
Members are advised to download the Service WA app in advance, in order to present an approved form of proof of vaccination as required upon entry. Please note that if you do not have the Service WA app, you will need to present an acceptable form of ID along with your proof of vaccination (and anticipate longer queue times in this instance).
For guidance on how to download the Service WA app, click here.
For more information on demonstrating proof of vaccination, click here.
For the latest health advice and venue entry requirements in Western Australia, visit wa.gov.au. For further details on the current Optus Stadium entry requirements, click here.
Mobile Ticketing
Tickets will be available for Reserved Seat members to download in the official West Coast Eagles App by Friday, April 1.
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.
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 2.30pm on Sunday 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 for this reason.
Seat Return Program
Can’t make it to the match? Our Seat Return Program is available for Sunday’s RAC Derby. If your seat successfully sells, you’ll receive a credit towards your 2023 membership renewal.
For more information, including a step-by-step guide to returning your seats, please click here.
RAC Rescue Helicopter
Set-up alongside the Southern Oval in close proximity to the Matagurup Bridge, the RAC Rescue Helicopter Experience will be in operation on RAC Derby day from approximately 1.30pm to 4.30pm. This experience will give Eagles fans an insight into the incredible work of the RAC Rescue helicopters with a 360 degree virtual reality experience taking participants on an emergency rescue mission to transport a patient who has been in a car crash.
#RACDERBY Competition
Share your RAC Derby day experience by using #RACDerby across your social media account to go in the draw to win two tickets to the Legend’s Club for the West Coast Eagles v Melbourne Round 9 match at Optus Stadium. Full Terms & Conditions
Match day activations
96FM will provide the soundtrack for your pre-match arrival, just outside Gate B near the Stadium Train Station, while we’ll have a bouncy castle on the Southern Oval for kids to enjoy pre-match, and arm painting from our WCE Fairies!
Pre-Game
Brad Sheppard Motorcade – be in seats by 3.50pm at the latest
Post Game
RAC Derby presentations
Public Transport
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. Be sure to plan your journey ahead with Transperth’s Journey Planner, and please click here for further information.
Auzzie’s Flight
Be sure to be in your seats from 4.00* to catch Auzzie’s pre-match flight around Optus Stadium.
Hungry Jack’s Whopper Goal
If a West Coast Eagles player kicks a goal from outside 50m at a home qualifying match during the 2022 Toyota AFL Premiership Season at Optus Stadium then supporters and fans will be offered a free “Whopper Goal” voucher. The voucher entitles a supporter or fan to one free Whopper. To claim the “Whopper Goal” voucher, a member or fan must download and register for the Hungry Jack’s App and opt-in to receive the voucher when prompted, up until 3 hours after the Whopper Goal is kicked. The voucher will be sent to the user on the Wednesday following the match. For more information, click here.
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
*Subject to COVID-19 restrictions
