The GIANTS and the Hawks do battle in a huge Opening Round finals rematch at ENGIE Stadium. 

AFL Opening Round  
 
GIANTS v Hawks 
Saturday, March 7 at 4:15pm 
ENGIE Stadium | Wangal 

Gates open at 2:45pm. 

Match Day Partner: Harvey Norman  

 

TICKETS      

Opening Round is almost here so secure your spot now and be part of an unmissable start to the season at ENGIE Stadium. 

Click here to purchase tickets and avoid missing out. 

 

MEMBERSHIP      

Opening Round is a fully reserved match, meaning access works slightly differently for some members. 

General Admission (Flexi) and Premium General Admission (Sydney Silver) members must redeem a free reserved ticket via Ticketmaster here. 
 

Please note: For the above membership types, your membership barcode will not scan into this match without redeeming a ticket. 

Reserved Seat Members do not need to take any action, simply scan in via the GIANTS App or by using your membership card as normal. 

Need help? Our Membership Team is ready to assist:  

  • On game day you can get help at: 
  • The Members Hub, located in the ticket box outside Gate D 
  • The Membership Desk, adjacent to the Members Bar (open from gates opening until half-time) 

 

JOIN THE ORANGE ARMY 

Not a member yet? There’s never been a better time to join. 

Membership means faster entry, exclusive spaces, real experiences, year-round value and belonging to the GIANTS family. 

Join online today, call us on 1300 GIANTS (1300 442 687) to find a package that’s right for you, or visit the Members Hub or Membership Desk to sign up on game day. 

 

START YOUR GAME DAY THE GIANTS WAY 

Members enjoy their own exclusive entry lane at ENGIE Stadium, helping you get inside faster and start enjoying everything great about GIANTS game day sooner. 

Once inside, GIANTS members and their guests receive exclusive access to the Members Bar, where GIANTS members receive 10% off all food and beverages. It’s the home of the Orange Army on game day to: 

  • Enjoy the match together 
  • Connect with fellow members 
  • Join Members Trivia at half-time with great prizes on offer 

 

Be there at Opening Round for a special They Might Become GIANTS edition of Members Trivia. 

Behind the goals at the Southern End, the GIANTS Cheer Squad brings the noise every week.  

All members are welcome to jump in, grab a flag or flogger and cheer the team on, or sign up as an official Cheer Squad member to help create the banner and even raise it on field as the team runs out. 

 

MEMBER GAME DAY OFFERS 

Your membership delivers value all around ENGIE Stadium. Show your membership to unlock exclusive food and beverage offers: 

  • Arena Pie Shop: Beef Pie + Coke Variety for $14.30 or Sausage Roll + Coke Variety for $13.30 
  • Greek Street: Buy 2 pizzas, get 1 garlic bread free 
  • Wally’s Hot Dog: The Big Banger deal 
  • Schnitzel Theatre: GIANTS Schnitty Burger deal 
  • Ian’s Ice Cream: Flake Sundae for $10 
  • Bianco’s Kitchen: 10% member discount 
  • Kebabish: 10% member discount 
  • Bell’s Burger: 10% member discount 
  • Bell’s Café: 10% member discount 

 

MEMBER CAP COLLECTION  

Members who opted into a membership pack can collect their caps from the Membership Desk (adjacent to the Members Bar) from gates open until the end of half-time. 

Foundation Members can also collect their Foundation Member Pin, regardless of fulfilment choice. 

 

MEMBER OF THE MATCH       

Simply by attending, you could be selected as our Member of the Match. 

One lucky member each home game will receive: 

  • A $250 Reflections Holidays Gift Voucher, and 
  • Exclusive access for them and a friend to a pre-match change room briefing at an upcoming home game. 

Keep an eye on the big screen at half-time for the announcement.  

MORE THAN JUST ACCESS TO GAMES 

GIANTS membership is about being part of something bigger. 

Members enjoy: 

  • Priority access to Finals and Grand Final tickets (subject to the GIANTS competing) 
  • Selected matches where you can Bring A Mate for free during the season 
  • Exclusive GIANTS Shop discounts that grow with your tenure 
  • The opportunity to be selected as our Member of the Month each month and receive exclusive prizes and experiences 

 If you selected a GIANTS Shop Voucher with your membership in 2026, don’t forget to redeem it at the GIANTS Shop online, or in person on game day! 

 

THANK YOU FOUNDATION MEMBERS 

As we enter our 15th season, we thank our Foundation Members. Your support helped build this club, we wouldn’t be where we are today without you. Visit the foyer outside the Members Bar to view the Foundation Member Wall and listen out on game day as our MC welcomes and thanks our Foundation Members for their support over the journey. 

 

CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE GAME 

Never miss a GIANT moment with a Kayo Digital GIANT Membership, watch every game live and on demand, plus everything else Kayo has to offer. 

OPEN TRAINING SESSIONS 

Open training is a fantastic opportunity to watch GIANTS players train in person, get a signature or a selfie, grab a bite to eat at the GIANTS cafe, and get your hands on GIANTS merch at the GIANTS shop. Further information on upcoming open training sessions can be found here. 

PRE-MATCH EVENT: 

Join us for our GIANTS Opening Round Pre-Match Event ahead of the season opener. 

Enjoy an exciting afternoon featuring exclusive giveaways, complimentary airbrush tattoos, and the opportunity to have a kick on the ground where our GIANTS players train, before we march together to ENGIE Stadium to watch the GIANT clash with the Hawks.  

DJ Charlie Barwick will be at our pre-match event bringing all the tunes! 

Location: GIANTS HQ – 1 Olympic Blvd, Sydney Olympic Park 
Event Time: 1:00pm – 2:20pm 
March to ENGIE Stadium: 2:20pm (led by the GIANTS Marching Band) 

We look forward to seeing you there as we kick off the season in true GIANTS style. 

FAN ZONE, ACTIVATIONS 

Make a big big sound in the GIANTS Stomping Ground next to the scoreboard inside ENGIE Stadium. Challenge your mates with the GIANTS Big Kick and AFL/Netball skills inflatables, take on the inflatable footy obstacle course, or scale the GIANT rock-climbing wall for a proper game day test. Add some colour with face painting, get involved by writing a letter to a GIANTS player, and jump into the action with the AFL Play inflatable. Keep an eye out for GiGi and G-Man roaming the area, plus a special ¼-time meet and greet with Darcy Jones. We hope to see you there!  

PARTNER ACTIVATIONS: 

  • Harvey Norman are back with their famous money can't buy giveaway this season! Visit the Harvey Norman team in the precinct for your chance to win a GIANT Shopping Spree at Harvey Norman as well as tickets to the Skydeck and exclusive behind-the-scenes game day experiences. 
  • Want a chance to win a 55-inch LG TV? Visit the Harvey Norman team in the precinct to sign up to take part in the Boundary Blitz! Race the LED for your chance to win!  
  • Toyo Tires’ Kick for Cash is back for Opening Round thanks to Toyo Tires! During Opening Round a member will be selected from the crowd to have the chance to Kick for Cash at ¾ Time!  
  • Visit the team from Toyo Tires at Gate D to explore the Toyo Tires Drive Sim and Grin Experience! Head on over to race and collect your Toyo Tires giveaway. 
  • Make sure you stop by Gate D on match day and say hello to our newest partner, Planet Fitness. Come past to check out their activation, meet the team, and get involved, it’s a great chance to welcome them to the club and soak up some extra match day atmosphere.  
  • Say hi to the Reflections Holidays team at Gate D to see how you can find your own slice of paradise on your trips away throughout NSW! Check out their ultimate camping set-up, grab some giveaways and join The Outsiders Club.  

 

GIANTS SHOP 

Come and visit the GIANTS Shop at Gate D! We will be open all game.  
 
Grab your new favourite piece of GIANTS merchandise before or during the game to cheer on your GIANTS! Members can use their membership vouchers on game day. 

TRANSPORT 

Tickets Include Public Transport 

Making a big big sound at ENGIE Stadium has never been easier! 

Tickets to GIANTS games at ENGIE Stadium now include travel to and from Sydney Olympic Park on all modes of public transport. * 

Simply show your ticket or membership card to transport staff when boarding services. For more details and to plan your trip visit transportnsw.info 

*terms and conditions apply 

 

GAMEDAY PARKING 

There are a number of parking stations available around Sydney Olympic Park. The closest to ENGIE Stadium are P1 and P6. During major events, parking at Sydney Olympic Park can book out, so we recommended pre-booking to secure your spot. Pre-booked parking closes at 11:59pm the day prior to an event, unless booked out prior. 

To learn more, and to book visit https://www.sydneyolympicpark.nsw.gov.au/parking  

AIRPORT PARKING      

 Traveling to Sydney to watch the GIANTS play? Why not pre-book your car parking at Sydney Airport now.    

 We are excited to be partnered with Park On King - Airport Parking for the 2026 season!    
    
Enjoy this special GIANTS discount for easy and hassle-free parking at the airport 📲https://lnkd.in/gxbD9mDk    

TEAM       

The GIANTS will name their team to take on the Hawks at 6:20pm on the Thursday of Opening Round at gwsgiants.com.au.   

BROADCAST        

 The GIANTS’ clash with the Hawks will be shown exclusively live on Fox Footy and Kayo from 4pm, as well as on delay in NSW and the ACT on 7mate and 7plus from 8pm as part of Fox Footy’s Super Saturday.