Three AFL pre-season games, six Victorian teams, three massive days!
Ballarat's Mars Stadium is set to host three footy matches as part of the 2026 AFL Community Series:
- Melbourne v Richmond (Friday 27 February at 4.10pm) ***SOLD OUT***
- St Kilda v Essendon (Saturday 28 February at 3.10pm) ***SOLD OUT***
- North Melbourne v Collingwood (Sunday 1 March at 3.10pm) ***SOLD OUT***
Gates open for the Friday game at 3pm and the weekend games at 2pm.
Enter via Gate 1 on Creswick Rd.
Transport & parking
- Angled parking available on Norman St and Creswick Rd.
- Accessible parking at North Ballarat Sports Club (entry via Creswick Rd). Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
- Mars Stadium is serviced by PTV bus route #30 with a stop on Creswick Rd.
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