Match Day Guide: GMHBA Stadium

The CommBank Matildas will finish the 2024 FIFA International Calendar against their AFC counterpart, Chinese Taipei, at GMHBA Stadium. For GMHBA Stadium and Geelong it has been seven years since they have played hosts to the team, and they will feature in the final international of 2024.

🚪 Gates Open 🚪

Gates open at 5:45 pm for the event, ensure you head to the gate listed on your ticket for a seamless entry into the stadium.  

Ensure your tickets are saved to your phone or printed out prior to arriving at the stadium.

🎆 Special Effects 🎆

This event may contain sequences of strobing and flashing lights, smoke, pyrotechnics, and special effects.

⛔︎ Conditions of Entry and Prohibited Items ⛔︎

Please stay informed and adhere to the GMHBA Stadium Conditions of Entry. Be mindful of prohibited items and activities, such as smoking, vaping, and the use of electronic cigarettes.

All persons agree to also comply with the Football Australia Conditions of Entry and Spectator Code of Behaviour.

🌻 Sensory Zone 🌻

GMHBA Stadium has partnered with KultureCity to improve its ability to assist and accommodate guests with sensory needs.

The Sensory Room is located in the Deakin Cats Community Centre on the ground-level concourse at the back of the Players Stand – inside Gate 8 (Doug Wade Gate). 

🍼 Parents Rooms 🍼

A Parents’ Room is located on Level 1 Brownlow Stand, near Bay A36.

Disabled toilets are located throughout the entire venue and feature a baby change table. Breast pumps are permitted inside GMHBA Stadium.

👕 Merchandise 👕

The following merchandise will be sold at the game, with a 30% discount off the goalkeeper jerseys for our final game of 2024!

Goalkeeper Jersey – Mens + Womens + Youth (30% Off), Tillies Hoodie – Mens + Womens, Tillies Tee – Womens + Youth, Matildas Player Can Cooler, Matildas Player Flag, Matildas Player Drink Bottle, Matildas Scrunchies, Matildas Keyrings, Pins and Necklaces, Player Badges, Matildas Balls – Size 1 and Size 5, Matildas Caps and Bucket Hats, Matildas Pimple Patches, Matildas Scarves and Beanies, Matildas Poster, Matildas Wet, Travel and Tote Bags and Matildas Sunscreen.

🚌 Public Transport 🚌

BUS

Public bus stops are located along Moorabool Street, directly opposite Gate 5 – Bernie Smith (river end) and Gate 1 – Polly Farmer (city end).

The bus routes are subject to change based on road closures along Moorabool Street, these will be implemented for specific major events and you should continue to monitor the Kardinia Park website for updates.

TRAIN

Geelong is approximately one hour from Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station, with South Geelong Station located 450 metres to the east.

Additional services may be provided by V/Line on Major Event days. Patrons are encouraged to visit the V/Line and/or Public Transport Victoria websites, for more information.

🅿️ Parking 🅿️

Very limited paid public parking will be available via the Park Crescent entrance (C7).

♿︎ Accessibility ♿︎

Accessible Parking will be located in the B6 parking area (Enter via Latrobe Terrace). Accessible parking is available on a first-in basis. Patrons must display their Accessible Parking sticker to access these areas.

The customer service/traffic staff will be able to direct you to the assigned accessible parking area.

Disabled access is available at all major gates and throughout the venue. 

🍔 Food 🍔

With food outlets located throughout every stand and level of the stadium, your event day favourites are never far away at GMHBA Stadium.

Food trucks have long been a feature when visiting GMHBA Stadium. These are located behind the Players Stand and Gary Ablett Terrace and include:

Potato Works, Parma Bar, Wung Hung Lo Dumplings, Routley’s, Radtke Sausages, Mr Squidgy, Rockin Donuts, The Coffee Guy, and more…

CommBank Matildas v Chinese Taipei
Date: Saturday, 7 December 2024 
Kick-off: 7.30pm AEDT
Venue: GMHBA Stadium, Geelong 
Broadcast: 10 and 10 Bold
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