Carlton will be taking on St Kilda in its first pre-season match simulation at IKON Park on Saturday 22 February.  

The match simulation will comprise of four 20-minute periods including time on, with extended interchange benches. 

Following the AFL sides, Carlton Reserves will take on Sandringham in a VFL practice match. 

The AFL game will be streamed on Kayo Sports and FOX, and both clashes be open to the public subject to venue capacity limits. 

This is a free, non-ticketed event. Registration for this event is encouraged but not mandatory. Registered attendees will be contacted if there are any changes to the event.   

REGISTER ATTENDANCE

KEY TIMINGS* 

Saturday 22 February 

10am - Gates open 

11am - Carlton v St Kilda  

2pm - Carlton Reserves v Sandringham Zebras 

HOW TO WATCH 

This is a free, non-ticketed event. Both matches are open to the public, subject to venue capacity limits. 

Both matches will be streamed on Kayo Sports and FOX. 

WHAT’S ON 

  • Stock up on merch ahead of the AFL season at The Carlton Shop, open from 9:30am to 2pm. 
  • Purchase a 2025 PUMA guernsey from The Carlton Shop and have your favourite player's number added on the back at no cost! 
  • Food and beverage will be available at Cafe 1864, open from 9:30am to 2pm. 
  • Enter the stadium via Gates 4, 5 or 6, open from 10am. 
  • Visit the membership team at Gate 6 to support the Blues in 2025. 

WHERE  

  • IKON Park - 400 Royal Parade, Carlton North VIC 3054  
  • Wurundjeri Country  
  • Enter via Gate 4, 5 or 6

GETTING THERE  

Whether it be by car, public transport or ride share, there are several transport options to IKON Park.   
 

TRAIN   

  • Metro Trains operate services near IKON Park via the Upfield train line  
  • Jewell Station is a 16-minute walk to IKON Park  
  • Royal Park Station is a 15-minute walk to IKON Park  

 

TRAM  

  • Yarra Trams operate services to IKON Park via line 19  
  • Take the tram to stop 16 (Walker Street/Royal Parade) and walk three minutes to IKON Park  

 

CAR   

  • There is parking available on Royal Parade that is free on weekends  
  • There is further parking available in surrounding streets, including free parking at Garton Street and Bowen Crescent  
  • There is free parking available for three hours at Barkly Square, a 14-minute walk from IKON Park  

ACCESSIBILITY  

  • If you have an accessibility enquiry please contact the Carlton Membership Team on 1300 227 586 
  • Accessible seating is located at Gate 6 entrance.  

 
*Please note times are subject to change. We will do our best to communicate these changes across our social platforms.