Join us to celebrate Pride Round! The Carlton community will come together, show support for the LGBTQI+ community and celebrate the people who make the AFLW what it is. Dynamic, diverse and united by a shared love of the game. 

  • Carlton v Western Bulldogs 
  • 2pm gates open 
  • 3:05pm match commences 
  • Saturday 17 October 
  • IKON Park 
  • Wurundjeri 

OUR PRIDE. OUR PEOPLE.

Across the league Clubs will celebrate Pride Round throughout rounds 10 and 11. This theme celebrates the role LGBTQI+ people have played in building and shaping football, from the pioneers who helped establish women's football to the players, coaches, umpires and fans driving the game forward today. 

WHAT'S ON

Head to the Junior 'Baggers zone underneath the Legends Stand near Gate 5 - follow the signage to get there. You will find: 

  • Arts and crafts 
  • Face painting and glitter bar
  • Slushies
  • See our Astrologist, the Explicit Empress who will showcase how she looks at the AFL through cycles of astrology and teach you how your energy works
  • Giant player-themed Guess Who
  • Dan from 90 Degrees Art will be creating a large-scale live mural
  • The Kylie Inflatable Football
  • McDonald's inflatable skill tester
  • Collect your free Pride iron-on collectible

Collect your Maurice Blackburn Lawyers hand clappers, outside gate 6!

We’re proud to have a range of businesses activate on game-day, including: 

In the stadium, hear from our match-day co-host and former Carlton player Ed Curnow. Plus, Jimi the Kween and Beat the Heat Brass Band to perform at half time. Additionally, IKON Park will be decked out for the occasion!

 

SCHEDULE

2pm 🏟️ Gates open
2:20pm 🔥 Watch the Blues warm up
2:53pm 🏃‍♀️

Watch the team run out - hear Beat the

Heat perform our team song!
3:03pm 🪙 Coin toss
3:05pm 🏉 Match commences
1/4 time 💃

Watch the team show off their dance

moves with their pre-match dance,

then step up and show us your own best moves! 
Half time 💃

Be in your seats to watch Jimi the

Kween and Beat the Heat Brass Band perform at half time!

Keep an eye on the future stars of the

game as our NAB Auskickers take to the

field at half-time. Be sure to cheer them

on as they showcase their skills and

enjoy their chance to play on the big

stage at IKON Park. 
3/4 time 🎤

Vote for your favourite song and sing

it loud at 3/4 time 
Post-match ✍️

Head onto the ground for kick-to-kick

post-game, or check out the Boundary Club

fan engagement zone, for selfies, signatures

and Q&As with our AFLW athletes. 

 

MERCHANDISE

The Carlton Shop opens from 12:00pm, with an additional outlet operating beneath the Legends Stand. 

Shop the 2026 Pride Tee and take advantage of 40% off all 2026 PUMA range products while stocks last. 

Own a Piece of Carlton History: Bid on a 2026 Pride Match-Worn Guernsey from today's game and secure the guernsey worn by your favourite Carlton player. All proceeds donated to Carlton Pride. Click here to bid.

TICKETING

Grab your tickets via Ticketmaster! 

  • Family $20
  • Adults $15
  • Youth (15–17 years old) $5
  • Kids (14 years old and under) go free! (must still redeem a ticket) 

MEMBERSHIP

AFLW memberships are digital only. Members can access their membership, by simply logging in to the Carlton app. Their digital barcode will be ready to scan at the gate on match day.  

More information on how to use your mobile membership can be found here. 

WHERE TO WATCH

Tune in via Fox Footy or Kayo Sports from 3pm. 

View the broadcast guide. 

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