Gather Round will be held in Round 5, 9-12 April 2026. Image: AFL Photos.
What is Gather Round?
Gather Round is an additional round of the 2026 AFL Premiership Season where all nine games are played in South Australia.
When is Gather Round?
Gather Round will be held in Round 5, 9-12 April 2026.
What is the fixture for Gather Round?
Adelaide v Carlton, Thursday 9 April, 7.10pm (Adelaide Oval)
Collingwood v Fremantle, Friday 10 April, 7.10pm (Adelaide Oval)
North Melbourne v Brisbane, Saturday 11 April, 12.05pm (Barossa Park)
Essendon v Melbourne, Saturday 11 April, 12.45pm (Adelaide Oval)
Sydney v Gold Coast, Saturday 11 April, 3.45pm (Norwood Oval)
Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs, Saturday 11 April, 7.05pm (Adelaide Oval)
Geelong v West Coast, Sunday 12 April, 12.00pm (Norwood Oval)
GWS v Richmond, Sunday 12 April, 2.45pm (Barossa Park)
Port Adelaide v St Kilda, Sunday 12 April, 6.45pm (Adelaide Oval)
Do Port Adelaide members have access to Gather Round?
Those with 2026 AFL game access memberships have first access to purchase a ticket to the Port Adelaide v St Kilda game, at a discounted member price. Game access members are entitled to one discounted ticket in any price category for the match, subject to availability.
Eligible members will be emailed their 2026 Gather Round barcode before the First Priority Window. This is different to your regular season barcode.
Members who do not have game access included in their membership will need to purchase tickets at full price via Ticketek in the general public on-sale.
When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets for Gather Round go on sale on 10am ACDT, Wednesday 3 December for game access members to purchase tickers to their club’s match.
New this year, tickets are then available for game access members to attend other matches across Gather Round during a Second Priority Window. This Second Priority Window will be on sale from 10am-1pm ACDT, Thursday 4 December.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public from 3pm ACDT, Thursday 4 December.
- First Priority Window: 10am ACDT, Wednesday 3 Dec until 8am ACDT, Thursday 4 Dec
- Port Adelaide game access members can purchase tickets to Port Adelaide v St Kilda, or a multi-match pass at Adelaide Oval using their Gather Round barcode
- Second Priority Window: 10am – 1pm ACDT, Thursday 4 Dec
- Game access members can purchase tickets to all Gather Round matches using their Gather Round barcode
- General public on-sale: 3pm ACDT, Thursday 4 Dec
How do I access my ticket?
2026 members with AFL game access will need to purchase a ticket via Ticketek using the unique Gather Round barcode emailed by the club.
Tickets will then be in your Ticketek account, available to view closer to the game.
How do I find my Gather Round barcode?
Eligible members will be emailed their 2026 Gather Round barcode before the First Priority Window. This is different to your regular season barcode.
Please contact Port Adelaide Member Services on (08) 8447 9900 or membership@pafc.com.au if you did not receive your email with your unique barcode(s).
Members can also access their barcode by logging in here.
Where can I purchase tickets to Gather Round from?
Tickets for all matches will be available via Ticketek.
What are the different ticket options at Adelaide Oval?
Reserved seating will be available for all matches, across all levels.
The Hill provides general admission access to standing room.
Entry level pricing will be $20 for adult members and $15 for concession members. Junior members will be able to access a complimentary ticket in Category 3 or general admission.
I haven’t renewed my membership; can I access the member Priority Windows?
Only 2026 AFL game access members will have access to the Priority Windows and member pricing.
To receive a Gather Round barcode you will need to renew your membership. There may be a 48-hour delay between renewing and receiving your barcode.
Renew your membership today.
Can I purchase extra tickets for non-members during the member Priority Windows?
During the Priority Windows, game access members will be able to redeem for themselves (and other game access members) only. No additional tickets will be available for purchase at this time.
One ticket can be redeemed per barcode up to the transaction limit of 10 tickets (subject to availability).
Is Gather Round part of my 2026 membership entitlements and benefits?
Access to Gather Round is an additional benefit outside of individual 2026 membership packages. Purchase of a ticket for Gather Round does not impact existing membership inclusions for game access members.
For example, a three-game member can use their Gather Round barcode to purchase a ticket to Port Adelaide v St Kilda and then attend an additional three Port Adelaide home games in 2026.
I have a Reserved Seat membership; can I access my same seat?
To ensure equal access to tickets for both competing teams, all access barcodes for Gather Round do not take into account a member’s entitlements, except for if they have game access or not. As a result, there is no link between your Gather Round seating and your normal membership seating category.
I normally have access to the Western Stand; will I be allocated a ticket in this area?
No, the Western Stand will not be a restricted area. Therefore, members can purchase a ticket from any of the available sections.
Can I purchase tickets to other games as part of Gather Round?
Yes, this will be possible during the Second Priority Window (10am-1pm ACDT, Thursday 4 December). Gather Round barcodes provide members access to one ticket per barcode, per match. All access is subject to availability.
Tickets to games not featuring Port Adelaide will be at the general public price.
What are the multi-match passes and what matches do they apply for?
Multi-match passes will be available for the Adelaide Oval matches only, in the following form:
- Access to four matches, one per day, at Adelaide Oval – Thursday night, Friday night and Sunday night; and the choice of the Saturday day or Saturday night match at the venue.
Port Adelaide game access members will be able to purchase a multi-match pass during the First Priority Window (10am ACDT, Wednesday 3 December) if they choose.
How many tickets can I purchase?
Up to 10 tickets can be purchased in one transaction.
During the Priority Windows, only one ticket per barcode can be purchased to a maximum of 10 per transaction.
Can a member from both clubs competing in the game redeem at the same time to sit together?
Members of different clubs will not be able to redeem tickets to sit together for Port Adelaide v St Kilda. Given the expected demand from Port Adelaide members, separate member allocations will be applied to ensure there’s equitable access for all members. Club members will be directed to choose tickets from the allocation applied for their club.
Is my Gather Round barcode valid after the member Priority Window?
Yes, the Gather Round barcode is valid both in the Priority Windows and in the general public on-sale, with tickets subject to availability.
Once tickets are available to the general public, the Gather Round barcode still entitles members to book tickets at a discounted member price and will also provide an opportunity to purchase additional tickets for non-members.
Can I select specific seats when booking tickets?
At the time tickets go on-sale, they are expected to be selling fast and therefore you won’t have the opportunity to select specific bays or seats.
You will be able to select from ‘best available’ or your preferred price category.
Where can I buy accessible seating tickets?
Accessible seating tickets will be available via Ticketek during the applicable on-sale period. Accessible tickets will be charged the applicable price of the bay they are positioned in. In some circumstances, the AFL and the venue may adjust some of these to ensure there are accessible tickets available in every price category.
Further information is available here
For accessible booking needs please visit Ticketek for information here.
