Fremantle will take on the West Coast Eagles on Saturday 26 July at Optus Stadium for RAC Derby 61. Bounce down for the clash is at 2.15pm WST.
RAC WA became an official partner of the Club and naming rights partner to the RAC Derby in 2019, then later also became the inaugural sponsor of WA’s first Women’s RAC Derby in 2020.
The last six years of the partnership has seen road safety campaigns including RAC’s most recent ‘Change your speed, change your outcome’ campaign, shedding light on road trauma for football fans.
Due to high demand, limited tickets for the match are still available through Ticketmaster, but they are mostly single seats.
Transport Information
Following the opening of the Thornlie-Cockburn Line, direct trains on the Mandurah Line to Optus Stadium will now operate before and after games.
Direct trains on the Yanchep and Mandurah lines, in addition to the Suburban Event Bus Network will operate to get you to and from the game. Direct trains on the Fremantle Line will also operate after the game to get you home.
The Red CAT is temporarily operating a shorter route, terminating at Hale Street due to a road closure. During Optus Stadium events, services will extend to Matagarup Bridge for approximately two hours before the event, continuing until one hour after the event, including during the event.
If you are travelling before, or after this time, you will need to catch an alternate service to Optus Stadium.
All patrons are encouraged to plan ahead using the Transperth JourneyPlanner and allow plenty of extra time to arrive before bounce.
Key times – Round 20 v West Coast
12.15pm - Purple Playground Open
12.30pm - Membership services available at Gate B & E
12.30pm – Gates Open
1.30pm - Non playing player signings at Bankwest Backyard
1.30pm – 1.45pm First Warm Up
2.04pm – Team Entry
2.13pm – Coin Toss
2.15pm – Bounce down
*Purple Playground activations may be cancelled due to weather
What's happening on the day?
RAC’s Hot Shot Challenge
Test your road safety knowledge and your handball skills by taking part in RAC’s Hot Shot Challenge located in 101 Oh What Fun Zone on game day. Whether you’re a road safety rookie or a road safety rockstar, a series of multiple-choice questions will challenge your understanding of the road rules as a driver, pedestrian or shared bike path user to ensure that you make safe choices when using WA roads.
RAC Rescue Experience
Footy fans, get ready to take to the sky with the RAC Rescue Experience! The immersive 360-degree virtual reality video takes you on a flight to a road crash rescue re-enactment, highlighting the incredible efforts of first responders and the RAC Rescue crew. Don't miss the chance to experience this four-minute mission and take to the skies without ever leaving the ground. Join us at the Western Podium outside gate 131.
Purple Playground (Southern Oval)
Come down to Southern Oval located in front of the Camfield and bounce around on the Inflatable Obstacle Course or take a hanger at the Inflatable Marking Spot.
Bankwest Backyard
Hang out in the Bankwest Backyard with DJ’s pumping out your favourite tunes and get yourself tatted up with some Freo-themed airbrush tattoos.
Freo players will stop by from 1.30pm at the player signing marquee just next door - follow the beats, just across in front of Gate D or next to Southern Oval.
Maccas Skill Cards
Located on Southern Oval, come try your footy skills with our friends at Maccas and bounce, kick, mark or handball your way to a prize.
Maccas Swings
Swing freely with your hair in the breeze in the massive golden arches.
101 Oh What Fun! (Near Lobby 101 from gates open until the end of three-quarter time)
Located at Lobby 101, 101 Oh What Fun is your destination for fun outside of the footy.
We will be bringing in the airbrush tattoos to get decked out in Freo-themed art, plus come down and design a fresh bag tag with our key chain design workshop to celebrate school being back!
Freo players will be stopping by at half-time as well, so be sure to catch them for an autograph or selfie.
DP World Fantainers
Be sure to visit the DP World Fantainers between Gate D and the Matagarup bridge pre or post-game. The striking installation repurposes three 20-foot shipping containers, now emblazoned with personal messages from Freo supporters across Western Australia, brought to life by Fremantle-based Indigenous artist and lifelong Freo Dockers fan, Tyrown Waigana.
Sensory bags available from 101 Oh What Fun!
The Purple Hands Foundation will continue to offer take-to-seat sensory bags for adults and children that have sensory needs at all Fremantle home games. With the support of uLaunch, Powered by AKG, the bags are available to use throughout the game and assist in making footy accessible and enjoyable for all.
Sensory bags will be located at 101 Oh What Fun (section 101). Please ensure to bring a form of ID to exchange for a bag.
Wheelchair Footy
WA All Abilities Wheelchair football come and try and inclusion specialists will be on-hand at the western podium pre-game fan zone to discuss participation opportunities in adaptive football for people living with disability. Wheelchair footy will be running from when the gates open until half-time.
TABtouch Darts in The Ressies
Have you got the touch? Come have a shot at the TABtouch Darts activation where you can throw felt footballs at a dart board for the chance to win a range of prizes from merchandise to vouchers. Located in The Ressies Eastern Scoreboard Terrace area.
AFL Gameday Rooftop Experience
Don't miss your chance to take your game day experience up a level. Watch the first or third quarter of footy from the most unique seats in the house - on top of Optus Stadium!
To book, visit THE OZONE at Optus Stadium.
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.
MyPlace Chase the LED
Do you think you've got what it takes to race the MyPlaceIQ mascots? Run live at Optus Stadium on game day for your chance to win two tickets to a fully catered premium suite for a Fremantle Dockers home game. Submit your entry here for the MyPlace Chase.
RAC Road Safety Quiz
Take the RAC Road Safety Quiz to test your knowledge and go in the draw to win a $1,000 RAC Parks & Resorts voucher.
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!
Mac for a Match
Once again this year, 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.
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.