The AFL is pleased to announce Round Five of the 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership Season fixture as we all ‘Gather Round for A Festival of Footy’ in South Australia.

Nine matches, four days, three venues and all 18 clubs descend on South Australia for a round of footy like never before.

The early afternoon start in the Adelaide Hills wine region, as Brisbane Lions and North Melbourne meet at Summit Sports and Recreation Park, Mount Barker, Saturday 15 April at 12:40pm (Local), 1:10pm (Brisbane-time)

Running from Thursday April 13 through to Sunday April 16, the additional round of matches coincides with school holidays in many parts of Australia.

In a win for members and football fans everywhere, all competing club members will get free entry to their club’s match, while non-competing members and general public tickets are capped at a single price of $30 for adults, $20 concession (15-18 years old) and kids (under 15) are FREE at all matches.

Tickets go on sale Monday December 12 via Ticketek. Exclusive Member redemption period 12:00pm – 4:00pm CDST (ADL) / 12:30pm – 4:30pm EDST

General Public On-sale 5:00pm CDST (ADL) / 5:30pm EDST

Tickets are not tiered or classified, so prices are capped for all matches in any seat in the venue and for all matches at the Adelaide Oval multi-day discounted passes will be available.

AFL EGM Clubs, Broadcast and Fixturing Travis Auld said the Round Five fixture is the perfect mix for what should a huge festival of footy in South Australia.

“Gather Round and the festival of footy in South Australia is an unbelievable opportunity for our competition and our clubs, our players and coaches are excited to come together and put on a great show for everyone,” Mr Auld said.

AFL airline partner Virgin Australia will have over 71,000 seats, or more than 215 return flights operating from April 12-18, 2023, to help get interstate fans to ‘Gather Round’. 13,000 seats have been added specially for Round 5, which will gradually go on sale today (Friday), with flights between Melbourne and Adelaide alone almost doubling.