AFL Game Day Guide: Round 24 v Hawthorn

What’s On | Round 24
West Coast Eagles v Hawthorn | Member Thank You Round
Sunday, August 23 | 5.20pm (AWST) | Optus Stadium / Whadjuk
Gates open 3.45pm

This Sunday, we’re celebrating the unwavering support of our members and fans in Member Thank You Round, as we take on Hawthorn at 5.20pm.

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Don’t miss our jam-packed match day schedule as we celebrate our members and honour the outstanding career of West Coast Eagles premiership player and club great, Jamie Cripps.

You don’t just show up. You stand up. Thank you for being All The Way West.

Match Day Timeline

3.45pm | Gates and Fan Zone open

5.09pm | AFL team enters the banner for the final time in 2026

5.20pm | First siren

Quarter-time | Big Ball Blitz – Watch fans race our giant inflatable footballs across the field
Jim Beam Karaoke Cam

Half-time | Jamie Cripps Farewell Lap & Interview – stay in your seats to farewell a West Coast Eagles great
Member Milestone Moments
Stefan Diamonds Moment – Keep your eyes on the big screen for the reveal!

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

Post-match | Players to give out Member Thank Your Round shirts and footballs around the boundary

Fan Zone

Head to the Fan Zone at the western concourse on Level 1 (inside Gate D) from 3.45pm:  

DIY Photo frames and Photobooth
Auzzie the Eagles photos from 4.00pm (subject to change)
Player signings from 4.20pm (subject to change)
Roaming stiltwalkers and brass band
Arts and crafts station – make your own sign or bracelet 
Airbrush tattoos and face painting 
Handball and kicking targets, cornhole, and reaction game 
WA All Abilities Football Association Wheelchair Football 
Triple M games and giveaways

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.

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Whopper Goal

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.
Getting to Optus Stadium

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.

Remember to plan your journey ahead of Sunday with Transperth’s Journey Planner.
Changes to pedestrian access

Due to the development of Perth Park, Perth's premier entertainment and sporting precinct, the pedestrian path connecting Optus Stadium and Crown Perth through the park will be closed.

Pedestrian access to and from the stadium is via the Camfield Drive path, Riverside path or Victoria Park Drive path.

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Gate opening times

Gates will open at 3:45pm this match day.

We recommend arriving early to avoid delays.
Reporting inappropriate behaviour

To report inappropriate or anti-social behaviour at Optus Stadium during an event, text the specific details (issue and location/seat number) to the Patron Assistant number at 0409 317 771.

Alternatively, report the incident immediately to stadium staff, security personnel, or the police.

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SuperStore Hours

Whopper Goal

More Information