DID somebody say Super Saturday?

It’s going to be a big day to be a Blue at IKON Park this weekend. 

Carlton will open its 2023 AFLW season when it hosts Gold Coast at the home of women’s football.

00:59

Ready for AFLW Round 1

AFLW Round 1 is just around the corner. Make sure you come down to support the team.

And now, Bluebaggers will be able to see both teams on the one day, with confirmation that the AFL side’s open training session will be held on Saturday morning.

As a new era begins for the Game Changers under AFLW Senior Coach Mathew Buck, the Blues’ 2023 AFL season will continue in its first finals campaign in a decade.

The AFL open training session will begin from 9:30am, with a signing session to follow at 11:30am. Both teams and supporters will also come together for a group photo at 12:40pm in the Legends Stand.

Let us know if you can make it by filling out this form! 

03:55

Coach, captain, leadership: Voss, Cripps on the tale of '23

Michael Voss and Patrick Cripps, the AFL Senior Coach and captain of Carlton, speak on the inspiration behind the Blues' 2023 turnaround.

Entry prior to 11am will be free for all members and fans, and is not ticketed.

From 11am, IKON Park will move into event mode ahead of the NAB AFLW match and a ticket or 2023 AFLW membership will be required for entry.

All 2023 Carlton AFLW members entering after 11am can scan in with their AFLW membership.

All 2023 Carlton AFL members will need to redeem a free ticket to be able to enter the venue after 11am.  Instructions on how to redeem a free ticket will be included in tomorrow's AFLW team selection email.

Blues fans entering IKON Park after 11am that aren't 2023 members can purchase a $10 ticket via this link. Remember, before 11am is free access with no ticket required.

There’ll be plenty to do at IKON Park over the course of the day, leading directly into the Game Changers’ season opener from 1:05pm.

It’ll be fantastic to see a sea of Navy Blue at Carlton’s home this weekend. 

Blues’ Saturday at home

AFLW Round 1
Carlton v Gold Coast
1:05pm
Free entry before 11am

AFL open training
Gates open from 8:30am
Session begins from 9:30am, signing session to follow

All of Club photo
AFL and AFLW teams to take photo with supporters in front of the Legend Stand
12:40pm

Public transport details

Patrons attending IKON Park for the Round 1 match against Gold Coast and the AFL open training session prior are encouraged to use public transport.

There will be no public parking available at the ground and limited off-street parking in Royal Parade due to water main replacement works.

Public Transport Victoria will be proving additional tram services on Royal Parade and Lygon Street.

Tram
No. 19 Tram (City-North Coburg) runs from the city to Royal Parade Walker St / Stop 16, then three-minute walk to IKON Park.

Train
Take the Upfield Line to Royal Park Station, then 13-minute walk to IKON Park.

Bus 
Route 123 Bus to Walker St / Stop 16, then three-minute walk from IKON Park.