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AFL Game Day Guide: Round Two v North Melbourne

All the info you need ahead of first home game this Sunday

What’s On | Round 2 Fan Appreciation Round
West Coast Eagles v North Melbourne  
Sunday, March 22 | 3.10pm (AWST) | Optus Stadium / Whadjuk 
Gates open 1.15pm 

The wait is finally over...footy’s back at Optus Stadium! Don’t miss our first home match of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season when we take on North Melbourne.

As we kick off the season, we want to thank our members and fans who don’t just show up, but stand up, supporting us through thick and thin. 

Thank you for being All The Way West. 

We anticipate our first home match back to be a busy one, so we encourage you to arrive early to avoid delays. Arrive before 2.30pm and you’ll automatically go in the draw to win some epic prizes:  

  • Signed AFL team guernseys
  • Field Club upgrade in round 4
  • Vouchers to the West Coast Eagles SuperStore
  • Round 20 Derby tickets
  • $250 Ticketmaster gift voucher

Terms and conditions apply

Match Day Timeline 

1.15pm | Gates and Fan Zone open 

2.30pm | Scan in before 2.30pm for your chance to win some epic prizes!

2.45pm | Auzzie the Eagle

2.59pm | Team entry  

3.10pm | First siren 

Quarter-time Sky High Seat Update – Be in your seat for your chance to win a future double pass upgrade to Ozone Seating at the top of the stadium  

Half-time Member Moments – spotlighting our members on the big screen 

Three-quarter time Crown Kick to Win & AGL West Coast Wave – build the energy for the final quarter! 

Post-match | Player giveaways to lucky fans around the boundary

Fan Zone

Head to the Fan Zone on the western concourse on Level 1 (inside Gate D) from 1.15pm:   

  • Selected player signings from 2.10pm (subject to change) 
  • Be a part of the 2026 AFL team photo –  snap your picture to be placed amongst the team 
  • Arts and crafts station – make your own sign, bracelet, badge or flower crown 
  • Airbrush tattoos and face painting 
  • See how you measure-up next to Auzzie the Eagle’s wingspan  
  • Well Wishes Wall – write your message to the team 
  • Games galore – handball and kicking targets, tic-tac-toe, and reaction game 
  • WA All Abilities Football Association Wheelchair Football 
  • Triple M games and giveaways 
  • Brass band and stilt walkers roaming the concourse 

Eagle Eats – exclusive food & beverage deals 

Eagle Eats is back in 2026, now, Beat the Siren! Thanks to our partnership with Optus Stadium, enjoy more exclusive food and drink deals from gates open until the first siren. 

Curtain Raiser

Arrive early and see some of our past players (OWLS – Older, Wiser, Larger, Slower) and their kids take part in the curtain raiser. Entry for the OWLS curtain raiser is via Gate C from 1.15pm. Please note, all patrons must hold a valid ticket to the West Coast Eagles v North Melbourne match to enter Optus Stadium for the curtain raiser. 

Membership support on match day

The West Coast Eagles Membership Services team will be available at box offices B, C, and E on match days to assist with any questions. If you anticipate needing help with your tickets, we encourage you to arrive early to avoid delays.  

There is no reason to miss a match due to a ticketing issue! 

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.

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