Fremantle will take on Richmond on Saturday 28 March at Optus Stadium. The clash commences at 1.15pm WST.

Activations scheduled for game day may be impacted by the forecast wind and rain, so we encourage all members and fans to check back to this page for further updates.

Members and fans are encouraged to make sure they are aware of the changes to how games are accessed at Optus Stadium in 2026.
 
Tickets in the Ticketmaster or Fremantle Dockers app will now feature rotating barcodes that refresh every 15 seconds meaning screenshots will no longer work when scanning at the gates.
 
Tickets saved to your Apple or Google Wallet with now feature an NFC tag which acts the same as tap and go contactless payment. Each gate at Optus Stadium has been fitted out with both touch points, meaning that your digital ticket is now safer and easier to access when saved to your phone Wallet.
 
For specific information, including how-to guides, please click here.
 
Tickets for the match are available through Ticketmaster, starting from just $39.

Fremantle and RAC unite for Road Safety Game

With the 2026 AFL season underway, Fremantle and RAC have united to bring the inaugural Road Safety Game to life in Round 3 against Richmond at Optus Stadium.

Come game day, Saturday 28 March, Freo and RAC will have a range of activations taking place around Optus Stadium, all aimed at raising awareness of safer behaviour on WA roads.

Tap the link below for all of the info.

Transport Information  

Your footy ticket includes travel on all Transperth services for three hours either side the game. Simply show your event ticket to the driver or inspector if asked.

For weekend games, direct inbound trains on the Yanchep and Mandurah lines, in addition to the Suburban Event Bus Network will operate to get you to and from games. Direct trains on the Fremantle Line will also operate after the game to get you home.

Plan your journey using the Transperth JourneyPlanner before you travel.

Perth Park Update - Access to Optus Stadium
The WA Government is delivering Perth Park, Perth’s premier entertainment and sporting precinct, bringing Optus Stadium, Belmont Park Racecourse, Crown Perth and the State Tennis Centre together with exciting new facilities.

Site establishment works have now started. During the construction period from February 2026, the park will be temporarily closed to the public.

Path users, people walking and riding from the south should use Camfield Drive or Victoria Park Drive between Optus Stadium and Crown Perth.

• Expect slightly longer walking times
• Follow wayfinding signage
• Use public transport

Key times - Round 3 v Richmond

11.15am - Membership services available at Gate B, E & C
11.40am - Gates open
12.25pm – 12.45pm - First Warm Up
1.04pm - Team Entry
1.10pm - RAC Rescue Helicopter Fly Over
1.13pm - Coin Toss
1.15pm - Game commences

What's happening on the day?

Get down early and WIN!
We'd like to reward our fans for embracing our new ticketing process and getting down early for our home games in 2026.

For any members who arrive before 12.30pm this Saturday and have their tickets downloaded into the wallet before reaching the gates, we have a long list of big Freo prizes to give away:

• 2x Go On Field passes - post game celebrations, then watch the team song from the rooms!
• 6x spots in the Guard of Honour for Round 7
• Round 6 Away Derby tickets
• 2x Merch pack
• 4x Boundary Riders experiences for Round 9
• 1x Team-signed ball delivered to your seat
• 2x AFL team-signed jumpers

*available for applicable Rounds, including but not limited to our Round 3 game against Richmond.

Old Mervs in the Ressies Bar
Head up to the Ressie’s Bar this week for the perfect pre-game party! We have local legends Old Mervs taking the stage with a pre-game performance from 12.30pm.
 
Keep an ear out because they will be taking the stage again at half time, bringing their coastal rock energy to Optus Stadium!

Purple Playground (Southern Oval)*
Due to forecast weather, the Purple Playground has been cancelled for Round 3.

101 Oh What Fun! (Near Lobby 101) 
Located at Lobby 101, 101 Oh What Fun is your destination for fun outside of the footy. 

• Airbrush Tattoo: If you missed out on an airbrush tattoo before the game, be sure to stop by and get some purple paint.
• Craft Workshop: Try your creative side with the Freo Craft Workshop, this week decorate and make your own badge. Draw your favourite player or even decorate their jumper number to wear as you cheer them on each week!
• Player Visit: Freo players will be stopping by at half-time as well, so be sure to catch them for an autograph or selfie.

131 Even More Fun! (Western Podium)
Western Podium behind section 131, in between the City View Cafe and Goodwood Restaurant.

Competitions

Pick your Pump up Tune thanks to Macca's 
Fans will have the chance to vote for their favourite song to be played at half-time of Saturday's game. Thanks to Macca's, one lucky entrant will also take home a match ball from this weekend.  
 
Mac for a Match  
Macca’s will be offering all Freo ticket holders and members who are in WA a free Big Mac on the Monday following a win, home or away. 
 
Fremantle fans can simply show their digital game day ticket or digital membership to claim their Big Mac for FREE.  

Bankwest Best Seats in the House  
At three-quarter time, be in your seats and have your phone ready for your chance to win one of three double passes into Bankwest’s best seats in the house!

Optus Stadium Restaurants and Catering 
The City View Cafe will be  OPEN. However, the Goodwood restaurant will be CLOSED.  
  
The Freo Clubhouse   
The Freo Clubhouse in River View Rooms and the Sky View Lounge will be open for this round, however, you will need to show your ticket stating room access to receive entry. 
 
Sky View Underscreen Bar will be closed for a private function, pre, during and post-game.  
  
Other key points:

• No cloaking facilities are available. Don't bring bulky items.  
• Practice good hand hygiene.

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact the membership services team on (08) 9433 7111 or at membership@fremantlefc.com.au

Fremantle showed the ruthlessness required to be a contender in 2026 with a powerful second half against Richmond on Saturday, with only inaccuracy holding the team back in a 60-point win at Optus Stadium.

Freo were challenged by a spirited young Tigers team in the first half and trailed by six points late in the second quarter, but they dominated proceedings thereafter to win 13.25 (103) to 6.7 (43).

They shifted gears after the main break and returned to the attacking style they have built in 2026, kicking 8.16 in the second half to clear 100 points for the third straight match and build more momentum ahead of an extended road trip to Adelaide that could cement their strong start to the season.

Key forward Josh Treacy was terrific in the big win, booting four goals and taking 12 marks, hanging onto every kick that came his way to continue his rise as one of the best key forwards in the game after booting four last week against Melbourne.

The midfield was led superbly by Caleb Serong (32 disposals and nine clearances) and Shai Bolton (33 and six inside 50s), while Sean Darcy (29 hitouts and a goal) lifted as the game went on to build touch in the ruck alongside Luke Jackson.

Key defender Brennan Cox returned from a calf injury to bring more stability to the back half, while rebounder Jordan Clark (27 disposals) was also impressive as Fremantle build a formidable game early in the season that has few holes.

They set the win up in a devastating third quarter that saw them boot five unanswered goals, sharpening their game at the coalface and burning away from the Tigers in a match-winning burst.

Richmond coach Adem Yze flagged the need to take away Freo's speed as a priority, and his players got the job done early, holding the inaccurate home side to 1.5 in the process after they had booted a combined 15.11 in their two opening quarters to start the season.

Fremantle was forced to control possession more than it had, racking up uncontested marks and then kicking inside 50 to contests, with Jye Amiss kicking the only goal of the quarter after a crafty lead and strong mark.

The Tigers were impressive in the contest, but it wasn't until the second quarter when they started to connect well inside 50, picking out smaller targets as Tim Taranto and Seth Green combined for five goals in a superb run that saw them take the lead close to half time.

Their tackling pressure was important, forcing turnovers and then chaining the ball through the middle of the ground, with Sam Lalor picking out Green late in the quarter with a perfect kick inside 50 to cap an impressive half for the No.1 pick.

Fremantle didn't lie down, however, kicking back-to-back goals in the final 50 seconds of the half through Serong at a forward 50 stoppage and then Treacy to take back at six-point lead at the main break.

It was the start of an eight-goal run, with Fremantle taking total control through the third quarter, winning clearances 13-5 and inside 50s 19-7 and turning an earlier six-point deficit into a 44-point lead at the last change.

Darcy gets his range in set play
For the majority of the first half, Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy was getting first hands on the ball at stoppages but watching as the Tigers regularly outbodied their midfield opponents to win important clearances. Freo won the hitouts 30-6 but only had a 24-17 clearance edge. They needed more bang for buck, and Darcy stepped up late to orchestrate a brilliant goal for Serong at a forward 50 stoppage in the final minute of the second quarter. Searching for form and fitness after an interrupted summer, Darcy had a clear connection with Serong as the onballer darted into space and collected the big man's tap. It was an example of what Darcy can do well when at full flight. He went on to finish with 29 hitouts and three clearances and kicking a late goal that sparked a big celebration from teammates given the pressure he has been under early in the season.

Captain Taranto 
Midfielder Tim Taranto has said that he would like to captain Richmond one day, and on Saturday the club got an early look at how he would approach the role if he ever took over from ruckman Toby Nankervis permanently. It was a good first showing from Taranto, who was elevated to vice-captain ahead of this season and will fill the top job for the next six to eight weeks as Nankervis recovers from a hamstring injury. The midfielder tackled relentlessly in the midfield through the first half and pushed forward well, finishing with 24 disposals, two goals and 10 tackles. The 28-year-old has embraced a leadership role at the rebuilding club, and his encouragement and support was on show with young teammates like Sam Lalor.

FREMANTLE        1.5   5.9   10.18   13.25 (103)
RICHMOND         0.3   5.3   5.4   6.7 (43)

GOALS 
Fremantle: Treacy 4, Amiss 2, Serong 2, Darcy, Dudley, Jackson, Johnson, Voss   
Richmond: Green 3, Taranto 2, Faull

BEST
Fremantle: Treacy, Serong, Bolton, Clark, Wagner, Cox, Jackson
Richmond: Taranto, Green, Trainor, Ross, Short, Lalor

INJURIES
Fremantle: Nil 
Richmond: Alger (knee)

Crowd: 35,245 at Optus Stadium