Ironbark Fields is the place to be this weekend with the Western United Isuzu UTE A-League Men home opener against Western Sydney Wanderers taking centre stage.
Kicking off at a spectacular Diwali event on Saturday before matchday on Sunday with rides, an animal farm, games and thrilling Red Bull entertainment in store.
Here are five reasons why Ironbark Fields is your destination for the greatest weekend of family-friendly entertainment in Victoria.
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Incredible kids activities from Diwali event
Thousands of people are expected to move through Ironbark Fields to celebrate Diwali on Saturday, but the fun and celebration won’t end once the night is over.
Kids rides and an animal farm from the Diwali event will be staying at Ironbark Fields on Sunday with Gate 2 opening at 1pm for everyone to enjoy the festivities before the match.
Exhilarating Red Bull stunt performance
The Red Bull aerobatic display will drop jaws before kick-off, leaving everyone at the stadium in awe of the miraculous performance.
Emma McDonald will pilot the Extra 300L aircraft, zooming across the Tarneit sky at speeds over 370km per hour and performing mind-blowing stunts from barrell rolls to end-over-end tumbles.
With the flyover beginning at 3:30pm, you will want to be ready in your seat to take in the gravity-defying show and get fired up for kick-off.
Games, food and beverages galore
Around the ground, there is something to be excited about at every turn from games, competitions and giveaways to food trucks and bars.
The Western United football inflatables will get everyone active on the synthetic pitch alongside sponsor activations while the forecourt inside Gate 1 will host the Green and Black spinning wheel, giveaways and the merchandise van.
At both gates there will be a plethora of food truck options and some incredible bars to go alongside our Western United beer garden, so nobody will be going hungry or thirsty.
90 minutes of scintillating Western United football at Ironbark Fields
On the pitch, everyone is in for a treat with a thrilling 90 minutes of football that will be sure to captivate everyone in attendance.
Following a strong opening day display, John Aloisi and his boys in green will be looking to put on a show for the home support.
Watch footballing legend Juan Mata battle it out with the youngsters from the West
United’s young guns will be up and about when the Wanderers bring Juan Mata to town, the former Manchester United and Chelsea star who won the World Cup, the Euros and the Champions League during an incredible career in Europe.
Last year, Western United scored seven goals in three games at Ironbark Fields and this weekend is set to bring the heat once more.
Fans on the Ironbark Fields pitch after the game
Following the final whistle, the Green and Black family will come together on the Ironbark Fields turf to cap off a magical weekend.
Fans will be able to meet their heroes on the pitch, grab a signature and photo before posing for a huge group shot with our entire Western community.
We can’t wait to see everyone come together in Tarneit for the biggest event of the weekend. Get ready to be loud and proud for the Green and Black and put on a show.
