HOME GAME BLOCKBUSTER

South Fremantle Football Club is set to host one of the biggest days of its 2026 season on Saturday, April 11, with a full-day football festival at Fremantle Community Bank Oval combining elite competition, club celebrations, and member events.

A blockbuster home fixture

At the centre of the day is a WAFL Round 2 clash between South Fremantle and Perth Football Club. The match is positioned as a marquee early-season contest and is expected to draw a strong crowd – especially with South Freo member free entry!

This game is part of a broader club strategy to capitalise on the AFL’s Gather Round weekend, meaning no competing AFL fixtures locally and a bigger spotlight on WAFL football.

Historic premiership flag unfurling

A major highlight is the official unfurling of South Fremantle’s 2025 premiership flag – the Bulldog’s 15th WAFL Premiership.

This ceremonial moment transforms the fixture into a celebration of the club’s recent success, with the day promoted as a “flag unfurl blockbuster” and a key milestone in launching the 2026 season – with fans ‘looking to the skies above’ for the special entry.

Full day schedule of matches

The event is structured as a multi-game matchday, showcasing multiple levels of competition:

• Gates open: 8:00am
• Rogers Cup: 8:40am
• Reserves: 10:45am
• Premiership Flag Unfurl: 1.15pm
• League: 1:40pm
• WAFLW: 4:25pm

It’s a continuous 4-game footy program from morning through late afternoon, offering fans a full club experience across men’s and women’s competitions.

WAFLW twilight feature

The WAFL Women’s (WAFLW) game between South Fremantle and Perth follows the league match in a twilight timeslot, ensuring strong visibility for the women’s competition as part of the day’s headline event.

The women’s side enters the season with notable storylines, including recent high-profile player additions that have strengthened the squad heading into 2026.

Off-field events and member experiences

Beyond the on-field action, the day includes several club and fan-focused activities:

• President’s Function (11:30am–1:30pm): a premium hospitality and networking event held during the lead-up to the league game
• Member promotions: including free entry for 2026 members, reinforcing the club’s desire to celebrate the Flag Unfurl and recent successes
• Footy Food & Beverage – including fan can bars
• Free Golf Simulator – with a prize for best swing on the day!
• Multiple Merchandise Outlets
• Kids’ Activity Zone with Inflatables and Facepainting
• Special appearances and entertainment: promoted via club channels as part of the celebratory atmosphere

Make Fremantle Community Bank Oval your only destination this Saturday, for an unforgettable day of WAFL footy & fan experiences.