AFL ROUND 20
Sydney Derby XXXI
GIANTS v Swans
Friday, July 25 at 7:50pm
ENGIE Stadium | Wangal Country
Principal Partner Toyo Tires Match Day
VFL ROUND 18
GIANTS v Swans
Friday, July 25 at 3:35pm
ENGIE Stadium | Wangal Country
Gates open at 3:20pm
AFLW MATCH SIMULATION
GIANTS v Swans
Friday, July 25 at 1pm
Tom Wills Oval, GIANTS HQ
SYDNEY DERBY CUP AND BRETT KIRK MEDAL
Friday's fixture will be the 31st edition of the Sydney Derby, with the teams to play for the Sydney Derby Cup.
The player judged best on ground will be awarded the Brett Kirk Medal.
TICKETS
Friday night footy under lights, a fierce Sydney Derby, and a crowd you want to be part of.
Wrap up the work week and head straight to ENGIE Stadium for a night of high-stakes footy and big bigenergy, as we take on the Swans in a season-defining clash.
Grab your tickets now and don’t miss this historic Friday night Derby!
TICKET INCLUDES ENTRY AND RETURN RAIL
Travel on trains, metro and light rail services is included in your ticket to the game. Simply show your ticket to transport staff when boarding services. For travel on other modes, you’ll need to use an Opal card or contactless payment method. For more details and to plan your trip, visit transportnsw.info/events.
Plus go from desk to Derby in 30 minutes with express trains running from Central to Olympic Park every 20 minutes on Friday from 6pm to help you get to the game. Direct return services will also run after the game.
BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR OF GIANTS HQ
Friday will see three GIANT teams in action, with the club's AFLW side taking part in its first pre-season hit out, in a match simulation against the Swans from 1pm at Tom Wills Oval ahead of the VFL/AFL double header at ENGIE Stadium.
For those who head along and cheer on our AFLW side on Friday you'll get access to a special behind-the-scenes tour of the GIANTS HQ facility.
Simply be there to support our AFLW side on Friday at GIANTS HQ and at half-time a member of our staff will round up fans in attendance to provide a special tour.
This is a great opportunity to cheer on our girls and get a special tour of the club before heading to ENGIE Stadium to support both our VFL and AFL sides against the Swans.
COUNTDOWN TO AFLW SEASON 10
Don’t miss your chance to kick off Derby night in style with a special pre-game appearance in the GIANTS Plaza (located to the right side as you enter Gate D)!
Get down early from 5:30pm for a live DJ set from GIANTS AFLW star Georgia Garnett and meet your favourite GIANTS and Swans players before the game begins. Just three weeks out from the AFLW season, it’s the perfect way to soak up the energy, hear from the stars, and show your support before Sydney Derby XXXI gets underway.
The tunes will be pumping and the GIANTS and Swans players mingling from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, right in the heart of the GIANTS Plaza. While you're there, take advantage of 50% off pies and drinks in the GIANTS Plaza – available only until 6:20pm and if you're wearing orange. It's the best value on ground and the perfect fuel-up before first bounce.
MEMBERSHIP
Sydney Derby XXXI is a fully ticketed event, which means ticketing works a little differently for GIANTS members this week.
General Admission & Sydney Silver Members
You must redeem a free ticket via Ticketmaster to attend.
You will not be able to scan as usual unless you have redeemed a ticket in advance.
Need help? Call us on 1300 GIANTS (1300 442 687).
Reserved Seat Members
You do not need to redeem a ticket. Simply scan in using your membership as usual at the gate.
Can’t attend? Pass on your ticket to a friend or family member so they can experience all the excitement of Friday night footy under lights.
If you need any assistance, visit the online Members Hub or see our membership team outside the main gate at ENGIE Stadium on game day.
There’s also the Membership Desk located at the entrance to the Members Bar. Open pre-match, it’s a one stop shop for any membership enquiries you may have throughout the season.
Get the most from your membership and keep up to date with everything that's happening with our members what's on! Learn more here.
There’s still time to sign up and show your colours in 2025. Our GIANT Double membership provides access to any 2 of our remaining home fixtures, a $10 Kayo premium subscription for new Kayo customers*, and all our other GIANT perks, including finals access (subject to the GIANTS competing), exclusive partner offers, merchandise discounts and more!
Check out our other available packages here or give us a call on 1300 GIANTS (1300 442 687) today.
GIANTS STOMPING GROUND
Make a BIG BIG sound in our GIANTS Stomping Ground to take your game day experience to another level. Located next to the scoreboard inside ENGIE Stadium, there’ll be inflatables, ¼ time meet and greet with GIANTS players* (subject to availability), free face painting, giveaways, and an opportunity to write a letter to your favourite GIANTS. You can also visit the GIANTS Stomping Ground to get decked out in as much orange as possible with a hair spray and braiding station. You don’t want to miss this!
GIANTS PLAZA
Make sure you get down early to GIANTS Plaza with a live DJ set from GIANTS AFLW star Georgia Garnett from 5.30pm PLUS meet your favourite GIANTS and Swans players before the game kicks off. Just three weeks out from the AFLW season, this event is not to be missed and is the perfect way to start your night ahead of Sydney Derby XXXI.
Wear orange, arrive early and save with 50% off pies and drinks* in the GIANTS Plaza and Members Bar only during the VFL and if you are wearing orange. The GIANTS Plaza is located to the right side as you enter Gate D. *Offer only available in Members Bar and GIANTS Plaza until 6.20pm.
GIANT LIGHT SHOW
Be in your seats from 7pm to take in the Friday Night lights with our GIANT Light Show before we take the field in the Sydney Derby.
MEMBER FOOD PERKS
Eating at ENGIE is better as a member! GIANTS members can now enjoy exclusive food and drink deals at ENGIE Stadium all season long. Your membership unlocks huge savings on game day – click here to find out more!
TOYO TIRES KICK FOR CASH – PROXES PRECISION $250K KICK
GIANTS members and fans, this is the big one...the quarter-of-a-million-dollar kick will take place during the ¾ break at the Sydney Derby on Friday night.
$250K could be life-changing, but there’s more than one way to win:
$250,000: The football enters and settles inside the tyre stack.
$5,000: The football misses the target but touches the tyre stack.
$2,500: The football passes between the goal posts behind the tyre stack.
Make sure you’re in your seat at ¾ time to see if the winner has what it takes to walk away with a life-changing $250k.
HOSPITALITY
Enjoy a premium unrivalled match day experience with a GIANTS Hospitality package. For more information or to book visit here.
MEMBER OF THE MATCH
The GIANTS will reward a lucky member each week with an exclusive prize experience for simply coming to the game! Keep an eye on the big screen at the game against the Swans for the announcement of our Member of the Match and to find out how to collect your prize, thanks to Reflections Holidays.
MEMBERS BAR
The Members Bar is located on the concourse within the Members Stand. All members can access this space both pre-game and during the match. Members receive 10% off selected food and drink in the Members Bar. There will be trivia in the Members Bar at half-time of our game against the Swans so make sure you get down to take part.
GETTING TO ENGIE STADIUM
Fans are encouraged to plan their trip and consider all the available travel options ahead of time for all GIANTS games.
Travel on trains, metro and light rail services is included in your ticket to the game. Simply show your ticket to transport staff when boarding services. For travel on other modes, you’ll need to use an Opal card or contactless payment method. For more details and to plan your trip, visit transportnsw.info/events.
Plus go from desk to Derby in 30 minutes with express trains running from Central to Olympic Park every 20 minutes on Friday from 6pm to help you get to the game. Direct return services will also run after the game.
If you’re driving on Friday, consider pre-booking your parking online, available until 11:59pm the night before the game. The best parking for ENGIE Stadium is in the P1 and P6 car parks.
For any accessibility questions about ENGIE Stadium, please visit the following link: https://www.gwsgiants.com.au/accessibility-guide
ACCESSIBILITY SHUTTLE SERVICE
A free accessibility shuttle transfer service will be available from P1 parking Sydney Olympic Park and drop off near ENGIE Stadium from 3:30pm. This service will continuously run from 3:30pm until the start of the AFL game and commence following the end of the game. This service will also be available post-game for collection near ENGIE Stadium and drop off at P1 parking. Drop off and collection zones will be marked with an A-Frame sign.
MERCHANDISE
You can find the GIANTS Shop just inside Gate D and near the Stomping Ground. Grab your Never Surrender kit to cheer on your GIANTS, plus all your other GIANTS favourites.
View the entire range at the GIANTS Shop online here. You can place a click and collect to pick up at the game. Members can use their membership vouchers on game day.
MOST VALUABLE GIANT, PRESENTED BY TOYO TIRES
Vote for your Most Valuable GIANT! After our game against the Swans, GIANTS fans will be able to vote for their most valuable player in a 3, 2, 1 voting style. Vote via our Instagram story or on the GIANTS app - Click here to download it now. The overall winner of the Most Valuable GIANT - as chosen by you - will be awarded the trophy at the 2025 Kevin Sheedy Medal.
BANKWEST BEST SEATS
Experience the GIANTS Game Like Never Before – with the Bankwest Best Seats!
Bankwest are giving some lucky GIANTS fans an epic match-day experience.
Each week, the exclusive Bankwest Best Seats at Engie Stadium are up for grabs – and you could be one of the lucky winners! Enjoy the game in style with exclusive seating, premium food, refreshing drinks and VIP service that will make your day unforgettable.
Here’s how to win: Be in your seat for pre-game and have your phone ready for your chance to score the Bankwest Best Seats at a GIANTS home game!
Or simply click here to enter the draw now.
GOLDEN CENTURY, PRESENTED BY CROWN
Cheer on the GIANTS for your chance to win, thanks to our Events and Entertainment Partner, Crown!
If the GIANTS score over 100 points in a single game this season, GIANTS fans have the chance to enter to win a dinner for two at one of Crown’s amazing restaurants, starting off with a Sydney favourite, Golden Century!
The competition will continue across the season, giving GIANTS fans many opportunities to celebrate with Crown. Get on your feet and let’s cheer on our GIANTS!
Keep watch and enter here for your chance to win!
HARVEY NORMAN’S HOME OF THE GIANTS
Harvey Norman is back with another huge giveaway, thanks to LG! Deck your home out like a GIANT with all the latest LG products including an LG WashTower, 65 Inch tv, French Door fridge and more! Enter now for your chance to win over $20,000 worth of prizes thanks to LG and Harvey Norman!
HARVEY NORMAN WASH AND WIN!
Visit the team at the Harvey Norman activation near Gate D for your chance to get onto the field for the Harvey Norman Wash and Win! Gear up and shoot your shot into the LG Washing Machines for your chance to win a $1,000 Harvey Norman voucher on field during the ¼ time break.
TEAM SELECTION
The GIANTS will name their team to take on the Swans at 6:20pm on Thursday at gwsgiants.com.au.
The GIANTS will then name their VFL team on Thursday at 6:20pm at gwsgiants.com.au.
BROADCAST
The Sydney Derby will be shown live and free in NSW and the ACT on Channel 7 and 7plus from 7:30pm, as well as nationally on Fox Sports 3 and Kayo from 7:30pm.
