Geelong will be heavily involved in the Gather Round festivities this weekend, as they prepare for an important clash against West Coast at Norwood Oval. 

Prior to their game on Sunday, the Cats' playing group and coaches will head to the City of Churches and it will give the club's incredible supporters the chance to see them up close and personal. 

From Captain's Run to the Free Live Sites, there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved with the Cats and make the most of your weekend. 

Take a look below at all the exciting activations planned for Gather Round. 

Captain’s Run

As they get acquainted with Norwood Oval for the very first time, head on down and see Geelong's Captain's Run on Saturday prior to their clash with the Eagles!

KEY DETAILS

  • When: Saturday 11 April

  • Time: 9.30am - 10am ACST

  • Where: Norwood Oval

  • FREE ENTRY, enter via Gates 1 and 2 from 9am

  • Please note, due to time constraints autographs and photos will be limited

Free Live Sites

Geelong Cats players will be on the Centre Bounce Stage at Macca’s Footy Festival.

KEY DETAILS

Cats Zone

Enjoy an afternoon of family activities and giveaways at the Cats Zone!

  • When: Saturday 11 April

  • Time: 3.30pm - 7pm ACST 

  • Where: Elder Park

Run 4 Your Club

Fan rivalry will live beyond the stands, online and talkback radio this AFL Gather Round, as the AFL launches Run 4(km) Your Club.

Taking place on Saturday, 11 April, Run 4 Your Club is a mass participation running and walking event that will see supporters from every AFL club compete for off-field bragging rights in a four kilometres club-versus-club battle during the 2026 ‘Gather Round…A Festival of Footy’ in South Australia.

The four-kilometre route will start and finish outside of the Macca’s Footy Festival at Elder Park, with participants taking in the southern banks of the River Torrens with the Adelaide Oval as the backdrop, the Adelaide Zoo and looping around the eastern side of North Adelaide. The finish line will welcome participants and supporters into the Macca’s Footy Festival – the four-day festival full of free activities and entertainment for all ages.

With entry just $10 per participant, registration proceeds from Run 4 Your Club will be donated to the official charity partner of the 2026 AFL Gather Round - the Women’s & Children’s Hospital, supporting vital health services for South Australian families.

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The Game!

All the excitement of Gather Round will culminate in Sunday's match, as the Cats look to bounce back in their clash with West Coast. 

It will be the first time Geelong has played for premiership points at Norwood Oval, set to be the 35th stadium they have played in the club's V/AFL history. 

The match will commence at 12.00pm local time, with the game to be broadcast on Fox Footy and streamed through Kayo for those watching from home. 

Head to Geelong's Match Day Guide for more information on this weekend's game.