Crows and Port set to freeze ticket prices
The AFL has unveiled a ticketing overhaul to beat the cost of living. But the Crows and Port set their own ticket prices, so where are they heading for season 2023?
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Both South Australian AFL clubs are keeping their general admission tickets the same price for season 2023 in a win for footy fans.
As part of their stadium agreements, Adelaide and Port Adelaide get to set ticket prices at Adelaide Oval.
The AFL on Wednesday will announce general admission tickets for adults, concession and kids will be kept at the same price in Melbourne.
Crows and Power fans are also set to benefit, with the two local clubs keeping their general admission tickets the same.
The Power will charge $35 for an adult, $28 for concession and $7 for kids. In periods of high demand this may vary.
The Power has tickets on sale for seven of its 2023 games at Adelaide Oval.
The Crows confirmed its general admission tickets would stay the same, with tickets yet to go on sale.
Despite the price freeze, ticket prices remain significantly higher than in Victoria.
In Melbourne, a family ticket package – trialled for the first five rounds last year – will be rolled out for every home and away match at the MCG and Marvel Stadium this season. Families will be able to secure a seat for two adults and two kids to any home and away match in Melbourne for $54.
The price freeze means adults will pay $27, concession $18 and kids $5 for Melbourne matches. Kids under four years old will be admitted free. In the case of the concession ticket, the Power’s charge of $28 is 55 per cent more than the $18 in Melbourne.
AFL executive Kylie Rogers said the league was aware fans were feeling the pinch financially.
“The price freeze and family ticket are part of our commitment to fans in keeping footy prices as affordable and accessible as possible,’’ she said.
“And thanking members and fans who continue to stick by their clubs, as cost-of-living pressures are very much front of mind for every household.’’
In a welcome return to normality, AFL club members will again be able to swipe into games with membership cards and hard-copy tickets will be sold at stadium gates, practices that were banned during Covid restricted seasons.
Tickets for MCG and Marvel Stadium matches will go on sale to club and AFL members on February 21 and to the general public on February 22.
More than 6.1 million fans attended an AFL match last year but, with the new season 30 days away, Ms Rogers hoped even more would fill the stands this season.
“We are really aware of the challenges everyone is facing; this is the fifth year in a row we have frozen GA prices,’’ she said. “It is an important part of continuing to make the game as accessible as possible.’’
The build up to the AFL season comes after record crowds flocked to the Australian Open tennis last month and the Melbourne Grand Prix sold out quicker than ever.
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