Adelaide v Western Bulldogs 

Adelaide Oval Friday, March 20, 7pm

 

The wait is over, Crows footy is finally returning to Adelaide Oval with a blockbuster between Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs.

It's set to be an action packed night for the Crows' first home game of 2026.

HOME MATCH PARTNER: Hungry Jack's

They’ve backed Crows since 2022 and have extended that support for another five years. Five years of more goals, more wins and more Whoppers.
Make sure to keep your eyes on the big screens at half-time because one lucky Crows fan is going to win a year’s supply of free Hungry Jack’s.
Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around the ground and during the match.

KEY TIMINGS

5.15pm Gates Open

6.20pm-6.40pm Crows warm-up

6.50pm Crows run-out

7.08pm Coin toss

7.10pm Game starts

Quarter-time Balfours Battle (more info below)

Three-quarter time Trev's Ticket to Tokyo (more info below)

WHAT'S ON

Toyota Good For Footy Kids Zone - Located at the Victor Richardson Gates

Keep the little ones entertained in the Kids Zone, packed with virtual games, remote control cars, inflatables, face painting, and more!

Find all the fun at the Victor Richardson Gates from 5.15pm until the end of half-time. 

Head to the Southern Plaza to catch the colour crew and talented roaming performers in action.

While you're there, stop by the Crows Shop van to stock up on the latest merch. Don't forget, Members receive 10 per cent off at the Crows Shop! 

PRE-GAME
 
Crows members are invited to the William Magarey Room before the ball up, with the first 100 drinks free, thanks to RAA Travel.

After that, Coopers beers and house wines will be available for $8 until 7.10pm.

GETTING TO THE GAME

Getting to Adelaide Oval on regular Adelaide Metro and Footy Express bus, train and tram services are FREE throughout the 2026 season.

Crows fans will need a valid game day ticket to travel on FREE public transport to Adelaide Oval. 

MEMBERSHIP AND TICKETING

All Crows members with game access can scan into the match using either their physical member card or a digital ticket via the Adelaide Crows Official App. For details on ticket access, visit the Mobile Membership Hub here. We strongly recommend members download their tickets to their Apple or Google Wallet before traveling to the match. If transferring tickets to friends or family, please ensure the recipient accepts the ticket in advance. 

For game day assistance, members can visit the Southern, Northern, and Eastern Box Offices, which will be open from 5.15pm until the end of quarter-time.

Visit the Membership and Ticketing hub here for more information.

GAME DAY TICKETS

Visit Ticketek here to purchase tickets for the match.

QUARTER-TIME | BALFOURS BATTLE

Who will take out the Balfours Battle – will it be Team Donut or Team Pie?

Thanks to Premier Partner Balfours, teamwork ‘off’ the field could result in your entire row walking away with some brand new Crows merch!

Make sure you’re in your seats at quarter time to see bay v bay, row v row, go head-to-head in the ultimate Balfours Battle!

THREE- QUARTER TIME | TREV'S TICKET TO TOKYO

Thanks to RAA Travel, you could be competing in a target challenge at a Crows home game this season.

Kick to collect points against the clock, and the top 2 on the leaderboard by Round 24 will face off to win a trip to Tokyo!

Think you could kick your way to Tokyo? Register here.

POST-MATCH | DiDi FREE DRINKS

If Adelaide kicks the FIRST goal of the FINAL quarter, the celebrations start early! Thanks to DiDi, the first 200 Crows fans in the William Magarey Room after the match will score a FREE drink.

All you need to do is show your DiDi app to the AFC staff to redeem. Get loud, back the Crows, and if they strike first in the last… the drinks are on DiDi.

SPECIAL EFFECTS

This event may contain sequences of strobing and flashing lights, smoke, pyrotechnics, and special effects.