What’s On | Round 12 
West Coast Eagles v Essendon | WA Day Round 
Sunday, May 31 | 5.20pm (AWST) | Optus Stadium / Whadjuk 
Gates open 3.45pm 

WA Day Round returns to Optus Stadium this long weekend when take on Essendon on Sunday!

The team will be donning black and gold once again as a nod to WA state heritage, in our special WA Day Round guernsey.

This match day will be packed with WA Day celebrations, from our on-field moments to Fan Zone experiences, including WA Day player cards, roaming mascots, a beanie giveaway thanks to Celebrate WA, and much more! 

We want to take back the wave, started by Kevin Sheedy back in 1993 – before the siren and after every Eagles goal, stand up and wave your scarf! 

We will also take a moment to honour the life and legacy of Neale Daniher, following his passing this week.

Match Day Timeline

3.45pm | Gates and Fan Zone open 

5.06pm | Team entry 

5.15pm | Tribute to Neale Daniher 

5.20pm | First siren 

Quarter-time | WA Day Mascot Race – with the support of Celebrate WA, the ultimate mascot race is back in 2026! Pick your favourite WA mascot and watch them battle it out to take the trophy. 

Half-time | 2026 West Australian of the Year – Celebrate the West Australian of the Year with our match day MC, Karl Langdon | Member Moments & Jim Beam karaoke cam 

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

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

Fan Zone 

Due to strong winds forecast on match day, the Fan Zone will be relocated across multiple areas on Level 1 within Gates A and D from 3.45pm. 

Western Concourse (Inside Gate D) 

• Beanie giveaway, thanks to Celebrate WA 
• Turn your photo into a WA Day-themed player card 
• Get a photo with Auzzie the Eagle from 4.15pm to 4.55pm (subject to change) 
• Iconic WA Day mascots roaming the Fan Zone 

Aisle 101 (Inside Gate A) 

• Airbrush tattoos and face painting 
• Arts and crafts station – make your own sign or bracelet 
• Compare how you measure up against our player height charts 

Eastern Atrium (inside Gate A) 

• Games galore thanks to Triple M – spilling wheel, handball target, cornhole and colour wall

Beat The Siren – exclusive food & beverage deals 

Thanks to our partnership with Optus Stadium, enjoy more exclusive food and drink deals from gates open until the match begins.

Flu Vaccination Clinic – Eastern Atrium

A free Flu Vaccination Clinic will be available this match day, provided by the Department of Health. The clinic will be located in the Eastern Atrium inside Gates A and B – arrive early to avoid delays.

Curtin raiser 

Arrive early and watch our West Coast Eagles Regional Academies curtain raiser. Entry for the curtain raiser is via Gate C from 2.45pm. Please note, all patrons must hold a valid ticket to the West Coast Eagles v Essendon match to enter Optus Stadium for the curtain raiser.

Mighty Moments 

This week is the last change for junior players to win $1,000 cash and an unforgettable private training session for their club with a current West Coast Eagles player! 

WA Football and 7NEWS have teamed up to celebrate grassroots footy through Mighty Moments, and over the past month we’ve seen some brilliant highlights from weekend footy shared. 

There's still a chance to capture an incredible mark, a goal, or a moment your young gun can’t stop talking about! Parents and guardians can upload their junior player’s best highlights until 9.00am on Monday morning at 7NEWS.com.au/mightymoments.

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