celebrate Africa matchday
Join us for a celebration of football and community on Saturday for our ‘Celebrate Africa’ matchday experience at Ironbark Fields, Tarneit.
The women’s and men’s African Cup of Nations Victoria Grand Finals will be hosted at Ironbark Fields in collaboration with host organisations Africa Day Australia (ADA) and African Football Victoria (AFV).
what’s on – football
African Cup of Nations Victoria Women Grand Final South Sudan v Uganda 12PM, Pitch 2 | Enter via Gate 1 from 11.30am.
African Cup of Nations Victoria Men Grand Final South Sudan v Senegal 2PM, Pitch 1 | Enter via Gate 2 (from 1.30pm)
Isuzu UTE A-League Men Round 7 Western United v Macarthur Bulls 6PM, Pitch 1 | Gates will open for this match at 4.30PM. Enter via Gate 2 for general admission and grandstand, enter via Gate 1 for Pavilion and Chairman’s Club. Please note the Western Beer Garden and activations behind the Grandstand will be open from 1.30PM so come early and relax!
Broadcast: The match will be broadcast live on Paramount +
Social Media: Follow @wufcofficial on Twitter and @westernutdfc on Instagram
Never miss a match, download the A-League Men calendar by clicking ‘Add matches to calendar’ at the top of this page.
what’s on – Food & Fun
There’s a load of fun and food happening across our ‘Celebrate Africa’ matchday at Ironbark.
concourse
A feast of tasty food options from UNOU Gelato, George’s Cafe and the infamous Western Kiosk and Bar serving up football favourites including Parma Chicken Burger and Fish & Chips from our Head Chef. For the kids we will have player signings from our non-playing A-League boys and fun activations. Our zoomy Western Merchandise Van will be open on the concourse with match day deals.
pavilion terrace
Our new Members’ Terrace will be open for Western United Members to mingle, enjoy a bevvie and dine on tasty kebabs and more!
THE WESTERN BEER GARDEN & VILLAGE
Behind the Grandstand, the Western Beer Garden and fan village will be ready and waiting for you on Saturday. Enjoy a bevvie from the bar, a host of food trucks and a big screen playing football favourites. There will also be market stalls and performers to keep you (and the kids!) busy as we lead in to kick-off for the Isuzu UTE A-League Men match.
MERCHANDISE
Our friendly merchandise team will be set up inside Gate 2 and in the Western Merchandise Van on the concourse. They will be stocked with all the new kits including the Isuzu UTE A-League Men third kit as seen on our boys in the Round 6 clash against Victory. For this match only there will also be exclusive bundled ‘Westmas’ gifts and cards – but get in quick, limited stock! There’s also lots of affordable merchandise items under $50 to be snapped up. Come say hi!
Guess the wufc goal
Enter our ‘Guess the WUFC Goal’ competition and be in the running to with a Player Sponsorship package worth $2K! Terms and conditions apply, enter here.
TICKETing & MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
If you have any ticketing or membership questions the Gate 2 Ticketing Box will be open to assist and also tickets will be available to purchase at this location.
Please have your tickets and membership cards ready to be scanned upon entry. Remember, if you are a member, you will not need to redeem a ticket for the match, just scan your digital or physical pass at the gate. if you have not received your membership pack, you can scan in via your digital membership or head to the ticket box and our team will be able to assist.
Don’t miss out on all the fun, tickets available via ticketek or become a member at wufcmembership.com.au
PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
Ironbark Fields is located in Tarneit, here.
travel by car
If you are travelling by car, parking is available on-site. Parking is $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Pre-book parking to make it a swift experience on the day, click here.
member bonus!
Get in early on Saturday, the first 500 members who park at Ironbark will receive a $50 voucher (one per vehicle) from Harvey Norman Hoppers Crossing (conditions apply as detailed on the voucher card).
travel by train
From your location jump on a train service to Tarneit (V-Line) or Werribee (Metro) Station and take the matchday shuttle to the game. The shuttle will drop off and pick up fans from the bus parking, right near Gate 2.
member bonus!
Get in early on Saturday, the first 100 members who ride the shuttle bus will receive a $50 voucher from Harvey Norman Hoppers Crossing (conditions apply as detailed on the voucher card).
Tarneit Station
Travel by V-Line or drive and park at Tarneit Station to take a shuttle bus to Ironbark. Walk to the bus zone in the car park, on the Bunnings side of Tarneit Station.
Plan your public transport journey to Tarneit Station here.
Werribee Station
Travel by Metro or park near Werribee Station to take a shuttle bus to Ironbark. The pick-up zone is at the Manly Street bus zone.
Plan your public transport journey to Werribee Station here.
SHUTTLE BUS LOOP TIMETABLE
LOOP 1
Werribee Station at 3:10PM – 3:20 PM
(Wait for 10 mins)
Werribee Station to Ironbark
3:20 PM – 3:45 PM
LOOP 2
Ironbark Stadium to Werribee Station
3:50 PM – 4:15 PM
(Wait for 10 mins)
Werribee Station to Tarneit Station
4:25 PM – 4:45 PM
(Wait for 10 mins)
Tarneit Station to Ironbark Field
4:55 PM – 5:10 PM
LAST LOOP (for the late fans!)
Ironbark Field to Werribee Station
5:15 – 5:35 PM
(Wait for 5 mins)
Werribee Station to Tarneit Station
5:40 PM – 6PM
(Wait for 5 mins)
Tarneit Station to Ironbark Field
6:05 – 6:20PM
POST GAME LOOP 1
Ironbark Field to Tarneit Station
8PM – 8:15 PM
Tarneit Station to Werribee Station
8:20 PM – 8:45 PM
LOOP 2
Werribee Station – Ironbark Field
8:50 PM – 9:15PM
Ironbark Field to Tarneit Station
9:20 PM – 9:35 PM
Tarneit Station to Werribee Station
9:40 PM – 10PM
