FOOTY IS BACKKKKK and we're kicking off with a home game at The Gabba against Carlton on Friday 8th March at 6:40pm (local).
Who: Brisbane Lions vs Carlton Blues
Where: The Gabba, Vulture St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
When: Friday 8th March at 6:40pm (local)
Gates Open: 5:00pm, check your ticket for your entry gate.
Entry Conditions: Please read here
Weekly Notices
→ Open Training is Thursday 7th March, 9-9:30am at The Gabba. Enter via Lions Shop at Gate 2.
→ Vic Watch Party - Read under Broadcast.
Tickets → Tickets are SOLD OUT for Opening Round. You can still become a member today and secure your seat!
AreaVIP → SOLD OUT - Sit like a Fan. Feel like a VIP.
GG →SOLD OUT - I’m best served in groups and I’m waiting for you to have your next Instagram-able moment. I’m doing footy a little differently and G, I think you’re going to like me.
The Verandah → SOLD OUT - Presented by Brook's Blooms, immerse yourself in the exclusive privileges of “The Verandah”, boasting access to a private bar, a meticulously styled space, and countless opportunities for capturing unforgettable moments to add to your social media feed.
Premiership Lounge → SOLD OUT - Offers a luxurious setting to reinvigorate, relax and revel in the golden days of old and new before, during, and after the goosebump-enducing action on field.
Lions Park → Located outside Gate 2 starting from 3:40pm. Plenty going on for Opening Round! Treat the kids to rock climbing and face painting! We'll have interactive activations from Caltex Spin to Win, Triple M, ABC Radio, AFL Play hosted by AFLQ, Cross River Rail and Hyundai. You'll not miss the large inflatable sherrin - so make sure to take a snap!
XXXX Stubby Cooler Giveaway → Head to Hola bar, Captains bar or River bar early and buy 2x XXXX to receive a bonus stubby cooler! *Offer to 18+ only. While stock last, one item per person.
Food & Drinks → Gabba food and beverage outlets will be open on all levels and gates.
Lions Shop → Our main shop is located near Gate 2, open from 10:00am - late. We will also have a pop up set up in Lions Park from 5:00pm for you to get your merch fix! Gates 2 and 9 are open from when gates open until 10min after siren first siren. Gate 4, Upper 7, Upper 4 are open from when gates open until 3/4 time. Carlton merch will be located in the lower level of Gate 7.
Opening Round's Runsheet:
10:00am: Lions Shop Opens
3:40pm: Lions Park Opens
5:00pm: Public Gates
5:55pm: On-field Warmup
6:10pm: Sara Berki Performance
6:21pm: Ball Delivery
6:26pm: Lions run out
6:29pm: Live Welcome to Country
6:36pm: Nicole Duncan Tribute and Moment of Silence
6:38pm: Coin Toss
6:40pm: Bounce
QTR Time: Community Champion
HALF Time: AFLW Premiership Team Lap of Honour, Auskick, Birthdays
POST Game: Kick2Kick
Trains & Buses → The easiest way to get to The Gabba. Your event ticket entitles you to TRAVEL FREE, to and from matches, on the Queensland Rail City Network (excluding Airtrain). Brisbane City Council buses or a special event shuttle service from 4 hours prior to the event.
Woolloongabba Bus Station → From March 2024, a new temporary footpath will be open between Woolloongabba station platform 2 and Main Street on AFL game days. You can also continue to use the pedestrian overpass which has both lifts and stairs. For further information, please visit the @TransLink website or contact Cross River Rail at 1800 010 875.
Remember to always plan your trip: Plan ahead →
Parking → There is no public parking at The Gabba. Fifteen minute parking limits apply across most of The Gabba Traffic Area on event days – we strongly recommend taking advantage of the public transport options. Find out more about parking restrictions around The Gabba on the Brisbane City Council website.
Accessible Parking → An accessibility drop off zone is located near Gate 5 on Linton Street (near Duke St). There is limited accessibility parking across from Gate 5 on Duke St – you will require a PWD permit to access this area and is first in, first served. For all PWD and accessibility information, please visit The Gabba's accessibility page.
Drop Off/Pick Up → Due to road closures and changed traffic conditions we strongly recommend catching public transport to The Gabba, however should you wish to be dropped off or picked up this can be facilitated via designated drop off points just a short walk from the venue on either Princess Street, Potts Street or Hubert Street. Ask your lift legend to type Princess Street, Potts Street or Hubert Street into their GPS.
Bike, Scooter & Walking → Bike and walking paths are available to access the stadium, snag a e-bike or e-scooter from the City or South Brisbane to get to The Gabba.
Watch → Free to air on Channel 7 or stream on Foxtel, Fox Footy or Kayo.
Remember! Sign up with a Digital Membership to get discounted Kayo! Become a member today →
Opening Round VIC Watch Party
Date: Friday 8 March
Where: The Royal Derby Hotel, Fitzroy, Victoria
Bounce: 7:40pm AEDT
Capacity is limited get in early to secure your place.
Brisbane Lions supporters in VIC are invited to kick off the season together and watch Lions v Carlton from The Royal Derby Hotel, Fitzroy. Head over before the bounce for a bite to eat, a bev and grab a photo with the mural of Club Hall of Famers, Chris Johnson (new mural addition), Jonathan Brown, and Kevin Murray on Alexander Parade. TAB are also shouting our Lions supporters! The first 20 guests who attend* can order a free parma and more in-venue promotions available on the day.
*Redeemable from 6:00pm. Limited to 1 per customer. First 20 orders placed after specified time. Standard Chicken Parmigiana only.
Brisbane has powered into its first Grand Final since 2004, overcoming a 30-point deficit to defeat Carlton by 16 points at the Gabba on Saturday 23rd September. The Blues tipped the preliminary final upside down early on by kicking the game's first five goals, but from there it was all the Lions on their way to an 11.13 (79) to 9.9 (63) triumph.
It was like the teams changed guernseys at quarter-time, with Brisbane turning up the heat to get right back into the game. Cam Rayner became a midfield missile, clearing paths with his brute force, while Coleman and McKenna became increasingly influential from half-back. Daniher kicked two of the Lions' five goals for the quarter, while Ryan Lester's snap from 40m sent the Gabba wild as Brisbane hit the main break with a narrow advantage.
BRISBANE 1.2 6.6 9.9 11.13 (79)
CARLTON 5.1 6.3 6.7 9.9 (63)
GOALS
Brisbane: Daniher 2, McInerney 2, McCarthy 2, McKenna, Hipwood, Lester, Cameron, Ah Chee
Carlton: Cripps 2, McKay 2, Martin 2, Docherty, Curnow, Cottrell
Crowd: 36,012 at the Gabba
