Beer, pies and coffee will be more expensive at Adelaide Oval this year

Don’t expect too much change from $20 when getting a feed at the Adelaide Oval – food and drink prices are set to go up this footy season … even higher than the MCG.

The price of food and drink at Adelaide Oval will increase by up to 11 per cent this year.

Stadium Management Authority figures show the smallest price increase will be for a full-strength beer, up from $8.50 to $8.90 next month.

The cost of a pie and a small coffee will each increase by 11.1 per cent from $4.50 to $5.

The SMA told The Advertiser that prices for some items were still lower than pre-Covid costs. Pies during the 2019 season cost $5.80 and full-strength beer was $9.60.

“We remain focused on keeping prices as affordable as possible and can’t wait to welcome passionate footy fans back to Adelaide Oval for the upcoming season,” an SMA spokesman said.

The Stadium Management Authority reduced prices for its most popular items in July 2020 and the 2021 season to ease the hip-pocket pain of fans during the pandemic.

But, this season, supporters visiting Adelaide Oval will pay more than their counterparts in Melbourne.

Pies and hot chips cost $4.50 at the MCG, compared with $5 and $6, respectively, at Adelaide Oval.

Soft drinks are $4.70 at the MCG, compared with $6 at Adelaide Oval, and bottled water costs $3.40 in Melbourne, compared with $4.80 at the Oval.

The first home game of the AFL season is on Sunday, March 20, when Adelaide plays Fremantle.

State co-ordinator Grant Stevens on Thursday announced an easing of density restrictions.

Fully seated outdoor events will have no density restrictions, while outdoor stand-up events will be limited to three people per 4sq m, which means almost a full house at Adelaide Oval this season.

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There will be 100 per cent capacity for supporters seated in the western, eastern and Riverbank stands but only 75 per cent capacity for those standing on the northern hill.

Crows chief executive Tim Silvers said the roar of a near-capacity Adelaide Oval crowd was certain to give his club an on-field lift in the 2022 season. “The start of every season is exciting but this one will be even more so with the return of crowds in big numbers,” Mr Silvers said.

We are grateful that our members, who have stuck firmly with us during what has been a trying couple of years, can now get back into the routine of going to games and seeing our team play in-person.”

Port Adelaide released a statement saying: “We welcome SA Health’s decision to reduce restrictions, which will see Adelaide Oval effectively return to full capacity to start the AFL season in 2022.”