Adelaide is set to kick off Gather Round for a fourth consecutive year with a clash against Carlton at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night.
Here’s everything you need to know and how to get involved.
Open training | Glenelg Oval | Wednesday, April 8 | 5pm-6pm
Adelaide’s preparations for its Gather Round match will culminate with a training session at Glenelg Oval on Wednesday, April 8.
Fans are invited to head along to watch the session, which will begin at 5pm.
They will then have a chance to grab an autograph and a photo with their favourite players from 5.30pm.
Entry is free, with food and drink options available at the ground, as well as giveaways, an appearance from Claude the Crow, and an opportunity to purchase merch.
Crows pop-up at the Footy Festival | Elder Park | Thursday, April 9 | 4pm-6.30pm
Some non-selected Crows players will be at Elder Park on Thursday, April 9, ready to meet Members and fans.
Supporters will have another chance to grab autographs and photos with players, plus giveaways up for grabs.
There will be face painting for the kids, and another appearance from Claude the Crow.
GAME DAY | Crows v Carlton | Adelaide Oval | 7.10pm
Adelaide will open Gather Round against Carlton at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night.
Players will don the Club’s new-look Gather Round guernsey, which features the Club’s iconic tri-colours and the full Crow in navy across the front of the chest.
The Adelaide Football Club’s initials also appear on the lower back of the distinctively designed guernsey.
The match against Carlton is a fully ticketed game.
Fans without a ticket can watch the game live from the Footy Festival at Elder Park.
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.
Adelaide Members are also in luck with 20 per cent off DiDi trips every week of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.
Find out more information on the DiDi Member Offer here.
Pre-match
Check out the new Toyota Tundra in the Southern Plaza at Adelaide Oval before heading into the match.
Key timings:
5.30pm | Gates Open
6.20pm | Crows Warm up
6.59pm | Crows Run Out
7.10pm | Game Starts
Channel 7’s Sunrise in Adelaide | Elder Park | Friday, April 10 | 5am-8.30am
To celebrate South Australia hosting Gather Round for a fourth-straight year, Australia’s number one TV breakfast show, Sunrise, will be broadcast live at Elder Park on Friday, April 10.
Fans are invited to wear their Crows colours and join Nat, Shirvo, Edwina and Katie for a brekky party between 5am-8.30am.
There will be special guests, free breakfast, and plenty of giveaways to be won at the family friendly event.
Crows player appearances | Main stage at the Footy Festival, Elder Park | Friday, April 10 | 10.30am-11.30am
Win, lose or draw, Crows players will be at Elder Park’s Footy Festival on Friday, April 10.
There will be a Q&A, with players set to dissect the previous night’s game against the Blues, and more time for autographs and selfies.
Four days of footy and fan rewards
Wear your footy colours to enjoy a free schooner at Coopers Brewery. Plus, Crows members score all year round at Coopers Brewery, with a free pint upgrade on every schooner purchased.
Rundle Mall is serving up Farmers Union Iced Coffee and merch all weekend!
Run 4 Your Club l Elder Park l Saturday, April 11 l 8am
Run 4 Your Club is a mass participation running and walking event which encourages supporters from every AFL club to compete for off-field bragging rights in a 4km club-versus-club battle.
The route will start and finish outside of the Footy Festival at Elder Park, allowing participants to take in the southern banks of the River Torrens with the Adelaide Oval as the backdrop, the Adelaide Zoo and looping around the eastern side of North Adelaide.
Entry is $10* per participant, and registration proceeds will be donated to the official charity partner of the 2026 AFL Gather Round - the Women's & Children's Hospital, supporting vital health services for South Australian families.
Sign up here.
*A Ticketek transaction fee of $2.95 will apply per transaction, when purchasing via Ticketek.
