If you needed any more reasons to attend the historic AFLW opener at GMHBA Stadium on February 2, the Cats have announced a huge FREE festival that will be happening around it.

Headlined by producer-artist Alice Ivy, the festival will kick off at 5pm both inside GMHBA Stadium and in the Kardinia Park surrounds. 

Fans can also enjoy more free festival activities such as:

- AFLW Social Photobooth – Show that you share Her Story with free keepsake printouts

- Chemist Warehouse AFLW Waterslide – don’t forget your bathers and towel

- Reactor Test – How fast are your reactions, test it out all thanks to Deakin University

- Geelong Travel – Giveaways of Cats leis and thundersticks

- Check out the Shell V8 Supercar display by Viva Energy – as well as giveaways and activities

- Test your accuracy and skill with the Geelong Advertiser bike delivery game!

- Bulla Ice Cream giveaways for all – yum!

- Cotton On x Cats Shop AFLW merchandise zone – Get game day ready with merch for Cats Supporters and beyond!

- New Era x Cats personalisation – FREE monograming, personalisation and badges for all New Era cap purchases (terms and conditions apply)

- Get your game face ready with face glitter by Market Square

- AFL Barwon – Footy skills with AFLW players and local Womens Football registrations

- DJs at all main entry points

- Food trucks

- Table tennis

- Face painting

- Jumping castles

Plus, don’t miss the Kids Beach Zone: Level 1 – Charles Brownlow Stand Concourse! This chill out space has plenty of activities for the kids, plus Bulla Ice Cream giveaways

Click here for more match day information

The game will start at 6.40pm and there is FREE general admission entry for all.