Bluebaggers, the wait is over – AFLW game day has arrived!
Carlton takes on Collingwood tonight at our spiritual home – Ikon Park.
With the match kicking off at 7:45pm, make sure you arrive early to secure your seat and cheer our Game Changers, led onto the field by captain Lauren Arnell and our first-ever mascot Olivia Brown.
MATCH-DAY INFO:
It’s US v Collingwood as we battle it out against our traditional arch-rival in the inaugural AFLW season opener.
Round 1
Carlton v Collingwood
Friday 3 February
Ikon Park at 7:45pm AEST
Entry FREE
Head-to-head:
Played 0
Carlton 0
Collingwood 0
Draws 0
Forecast for Friday in Melbourne:
Early cloud clearing to a sunny afternoon – top of 27 degrees.
The majority of the ground has grandstand seating protected from rain.
General information:
Food and drink will be available for purchase however water and homemade food can also be brought into the ground.
The AFL record will be free so be sure to grab yourself a copy before the match.
Also, after the final siren spectators will be able to head out on to the ground for kick-to-kick.
Game-day giveaways:
Need another reason to head to Ikon Park tonight to watch Carlton’s AFLW team take on the old enemy?
The first 1,864 people through the gates at the inaugural AFLW season opener will receive a FREE, limited edition game-day poster available from Gate 5.
If you’re lucky enough to receive a poster be sure to let us know by uploading a photo to social media with the hashtag #BoundByBlue.
Also, to mark the first-ever AFLW match, the AFL will be handing out a limited number of commemorative pins.
Membership:
History starts now, so make sure you’re on board!
You can back the Game Changers by signing up as a foundation member by visiting our membership and merchandise marquee located at Gate 5 from 5:00pm.
For more information, visit membership.carltonfc.com.au or call 1300 CARLTON.
Merchandise:
Want to wear what the team wears? The Carlton shop is your one-stop shop for all our 2017 Carlton merchandise, including our latest men’s and women’s range.
The Carlton Shop – located next to reception – will be open until just after the final siren and for your convenience, our membership team will also be there so you can become #BoundByBlue in 2017.
Shop the range online here.
Ticketing:
All stand-alone women’s games in 2017 will be free of charge so gather your friends and come along to support the girls in their inaugural season.
Gate opening:
You can enter via Gate 5 and 6.
Gates open at 5:30pm.
Disability access to the venue is through Gate 5.
Car parking:
Limited on-street parking, but the nearby Melbourne Zoo charges $2.00 four/five-hour parking.
Public transport:
Public transport is recommended as the best way to get to Ikon Park on event days.
BROADCAST
Television:
Channel 7 (live)
Fox (live)
Radio:
SEN
Triple M
Crocmedia
ABC
Follow the Blues on social media:
Snapchat (carlton_fc)
