Gather Round has officially kicked off!
From April 10–13, all 18 AFL clubs have descended on South Australia for four epic days of unmissable footy.
Let the action begin!
What's on this year?
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Macca's Footy Festival
The four-day festival will be full of free activities and entertainment for all ages, including some of SA's best local vendors, food trucks and licensed bars, while the popular 150m long zip line over The River Torrens will return for another year.
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#GatherRound
Want to be on the big screen? Upload your Gather Round photo for your chance to feature!
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Live & Loud
Are you SA's next big star? We're on the hunt for incredible musicians to take stage at this year's Footy Fest and compete for an incredible prize!
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Get ready for the ultimate challenge during the 2025 AFL Gather Round!
This interactive and digital scavenger hunt invites AFL fans to dive deeper into the world of footy by ticking off some iconic physical locations that come with this Festival of Footy in South Australia.
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Gather Round Sprint
We are on the hunt to find the fastest community footballer! There’s a prize pool of over $30k to be shared by both players and footy clubs - so get ready to put on the boots, don the guernsey and sprint it out against the best.
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Last Chance to Be There – Saturday Games Selling Fast
Two huge Gather Round clashes at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night, get your tickets before they're gone.
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Gather Round Your Hospital
Support the Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation, the official charity partner for the 2025 AFL Gather Round. Donate today and help get kids back home to their footy sooner!
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View Transport Options Around Adelaide
Plan for significant traffic delays at Barossa Park. Arrive early! Travel with Park + Ride for FREE with your game ticket - busses and train included.
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Visit Adelaide Oval Mobile Donor Centre
Your blood can save lives. From how it works to who needs it, there's a lot to learn about blood donation.
Players discovering South Australia
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Darcy Moore’s road trip through the Limestone Coast
The heart of the Limestone Coast, Mount Gambier is the perfect pit stop on a road trip to Adelaide from Melbourne. Swim through the dazzling sapphire waters of Kilsby Sinkhole, explore an underground garden at Umpherston Sinkhole, or stop off at eateries that hero local produce.
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Charlie Cameron explores the Barossa
A world-class wine region that welcomes visitors with open arms, the Barossa is a short 50 minute drive from Adelaide. With over 80 cellar doors, and some of the state’s best food, Charlie Cameron indulges in the finer things in life during his time in South Australia.
The Major Events Act 2013 facilitates the holding and conducting of major events in South Australia.
Major Event Declaration for AFL Gather Round was published in the Government Gazette No. 20 on Thursday 3 April 2025 on pages 673 - 678.
