AFL | Sir Doug Nicholls Round

Geelong Cats v Sydney Swans
Saturday 23 May
Bounce: 4:15pm AEST
GMHBA Stadium, Geelong

VFL | Round 9

Geelong Cats v Sydney Swans
Saturday 23 May
Bounce: 12.05pm AEST
GMHBA Stadium, Geelong

Members - Arrive early and receive $10 Cats Credit
Scan into the game by 3:30pm to get an extra $10 Cats credit to use online at the Mber+ Store.

We recommend arriving early and allowing plenty of time for the entry process. To ensure a smooth entry, please also download your tickets to your mobile wallet before arriving. 

VFL - Gate 13 open from 11.35am. Seating will be in the Brownlow Stand A28-A31. Following the VFL match, patrons will need to move to their allocated seat for the AFL game.

ALL Gates will be open from 2.15pm. 

The Social Club will be in operation for Social Club & 1859 Members from 11.35am.

AFL Tickets

Tickets are selling quickly for Saturday's blockbuster clash with the ladder-leading Swans, follow the link below to head to Ticketmaster and secure your seat today. 

Fans with a ticket to the AFL match will also gain entry to Geelong's VFL curtain-raiser from 12.05pm.

3 and 5 Game Reserved Seat Memberships are still available for this game! $175 for 3 Games or $290 for 5 Games https://membership.geelongcats.com.au/packages

General Admission Areas:

  • Players Stand: Bays A14 - A15
  • Family/Dry Areas: Bays A10 - A12
  • Joel Selwood Stand: Bays A42 - A44 (seating and standing)

 

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There are plenty of great ways to get to the GMHBA Stadium this weekend, head to the Kardinia Park website for more information. 

🚆 Regional train disruptions:

  • Coaches replace trains on the Geelong Line between Southern Cross and Waurn Ponds from 8.30pm to last train Saturday 23 May.

Geelong's Round 9 VFL clash will be an exciting curtain-raiser at GMHBA Stadium, as the top of the ladder Cats take on Sydney from 12.05pm AEST. 

All patrons with a valid ticket to the AFL match will also gain entry to the VFL game, stay tuned to Geelong channels during the week for gate information and opening times.  

Ford’s newest Car Simulator activation is up and racing at Cats home games this season, giving Cats fans the chance to race the Ford Mustang at Sandown and set their fastest lap time.

Located outside Gate 5 pre-game at all GMHBA Stadium home games, the activation encourages fans aged 13+ to take part in the challenge and go into the draw to win some awesome prizes thanks to Ford.

Click here for more information. 

SIR DOUG NICHOLLS ROUND GOAL SONGS

We've got your mighty blue and white merch needs covered!

Stop by during the week or shop online to purchase your official Geelong Cats merchandise, to help show your support in 2026. 

The Cats Shop is open from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. 

GAME DAY

Cats Shop main store open from 11.35am for ticket holders.

Outlets open at 2.15pm. Outlets in operation:

  • Selwood Stand
  • Reg Hickey Stand
  • Players Stand
  • Level 1 Cats Shop

Geelong's Round 11 clash with Sydney will be broadcast on Fox Footy and streamed through Kayo from 4.00pm AEST, ahead of the game starting at 4.15pm. 

Cats fans can also listen to all the action on K rock from 3.00pm AEST, tune in via FM 95.5 across Geelong & the Surf Coast, the K rock app or the AFL app.

Make sure to follow @GeelongCats social media channels for updates pre, during and post game.