Gather Round 2025

Get Your Kicks at Gather Round: Ticket Chaos and Goals Galore!

Grab your seats for AFL's biggest footy festival as Gather Round tickets drop - just don’t get stuck in the virtual queue!

The eagerly awaited 2025 Gather Round clash is just around the corner, and footy fans are buzzing with excitement! Kicking things off is the showdown between Adelaide and Geelong, with tickets going on sale for members this Tuesday, December 10. Members are being treated to a sweet pre-sale option, ensuring they snag their spots at this epic footy festival before the public rushes in. With tensions simmering and the excitement palpable, it’s time to rally your mates and get ready to cheer your team on from the stands!

However, it hasn't all been smooth sailing so far. Many excited fans have found themselves grappling with technical hiccups as they attempt to grab their coveted tickets. Reports of being stuck in the endless virtual queue, alongside issues of overcharging, have left some frustrated footy lovers seething instead of celebrating. Let’s just say, if the queue were a game - it would definitely go into extra time! But fear not, the passionate community of AFL supporters always finds a way to navigate these quirks and come together to witness some clashing kicks and roaring goals.

The festival of footy returns with five extraordinary rounds lined up, and this year’s highlight is the debut of North Melbourne squaring off against the Gold Coast Suns at Barossa Park - marking the first time the AFL graces this picturesque venue. One can only imagine the electric atmosphere as fans pack the stands, ready to throw their scarves in the air and belt out the best team chants. With prices frozen for this year’s tickets, AFL enthusiasts are now empowered more than ever to enjoy the matches without breaking the bank.

So brace yourselves, footy fanatics! The 2025 AFL Gather Round, set for Round 5 of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season, promises an exhilarating lineup of events and matches. Let’s dive into some footy trivia: did you know that the first AFL game ever played in the Barossa Valley occurred in 2021? And for those planning to attend Gather Round, remember to pack some snacks – last year, fans collectively munched through a whopping 300,000 meat pies! Get your tickets, grab your mates, and let the best footy adventure begin!