AFL Gather Round 2025: Where to watch your fave footy shows and meet all the stars in Adelaide
Don’t have a ticket to AFL Gather Round? No stress. Footy’s biggest names are heading to Adelaide and here’s where you can watch your fave show, meet your heroes – or even dunk Kane Cornes into a water tank.
From The Front Bar to Gather Round in the Barossa and AFL360, footy’s biggest names are heading to Adelaide this week.
Here’s where and how you can watch your favourite TV show, catch a live podcast, meet your AFL heroes – or even dunk Kane Cornes into a water tank.
TUESDAY, APRIL 8
Gather Round in the Barossa
Barossa Valley Estate Winery & Cellar Door, 4pm
Following on from last year’s successful Gather Round Spectacular, the Channel 9 team will celebrate this year’s Festival of Footy with a two-hour event among the vines.
Host Eddie McGuire will be joined by former Crow Rory Sloane, James Hird and a star-studded line-up of AFL icons, plus there will also be a special musical performance by Crows superstar Izak Rankine.
Audience tickets have been snapped up, but join the waitlist or watch the broadcast on Nine and 9Now from 7.30pm.
Waitlist: eventbrite.com.au
AFL360
Adelaide Oval, 6pm
One of Fox Footy’s flagship shows, this year co-hosted by Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon, will be broadcasting in front of a live audience at SA’s home of football on Tuesday and Wednesday night.
There will be a range of special guests, still to be confirmed, appearing throughout the week.
All tickets have been secured but you can get on the waitlist by emailing: audience@foxsports.com.au
Captain’s Run Dinner
The Moseley, Glenelg, 7pm
It’s set to be a memorable night for Power fans as Travis Boak, Tom Jonas, Connor Rozee and Power coach-in-waiting Josh Carr appear at this unique Gather Round event.
Hosted by Jarrod Walsh, your $150 ticket includes a three-course dinner and a three-hour drinks package featuring Hey Diddle Wines and Pirate Life beer.
Tickets: bit.ly/captainsrun
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9
The Front Bar
William Magarey Room, Adelaide Oval, 6.30pm
Cult TV footy show The Front Bar is bringing back the laughs for the third edition of AFL’s Gather Round.
Panellists Mick Molloy, Andy Maher and Sam Pang will again broadcast from Adelaide Oval, as part of Seven’s coverage of the Festival of Footy.
Tickets are nearly all gone but you can try emailing: audience@frontbar.com.au
Otherwise fans can watch all the action on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Dyl & Friends Live at Gather Round
Space Theatre, 7.30pm
Everyone’s favourite AFL player-turned-podcaster is coming back for another live episode of his hit footy podcast.
Buckley will chat with Crows superstar Izak Rankine, while Perth-based comedy trio Kick It Forward, and Footy & Friends, featuring Brett Deledio and Michael Barlow, will also be in stage helping to preview the footy feast.
Buckley played 41 games for Carlton and GWS and after hanging up the boots, he founded Clubby Sports, home to some of the country’s top sports podcasts.
Tickets: $80 from adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au
AFL360
Adelaide Oval, 6pm
One of Fox Footy’s flagship shows, this year co-hosted by Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon, will be coming to SA’s home of football on Tuesday and Wednesday night.
There will be a range of special guests, still to be confirmed, appearing throughout the week.
All tickets have been secured but you can get on the waitlist by emailing: audience@foxsports.com.au
Kymbo and the Rooch with Tony Modra
The Aussie Inn, 3pm
SEN’s odd couple will gather for a huge live show at the revamped Aussie Inn, highlighted by a special appearance from Crows favourite Tony Modra.
He’ll be signing autographs and pouring free West End beers – note there’s a limit of one per customer.
Ben Cousins
Payneham Tavern, 6pm
There’s no video or media allowed at this intimate live event, which will give Eagles fans an uncensored look inside the controversial West Coast superstar’s life and times.
Early bird tickets start at $64 from oztix.com.au
THURSDAY, APRIL 10
SEN radio footy shows
Station Road, SkyCity, starting at 6am
See the radio station’s biggest names in action as they broadcast their shows live across the weekend from Station Road, SkyCity Adelaide.
It all kicks off on Thursday with SEN’s local breakfast show, featuring Crows dual premiership captain Mark Bickley and Jarrod Walsh, followed by Whateley (Gerard Whateley), Dwayne’s World with Dwayne Russell, The Run Home with Kymbo & The Rooch and finally, Sportsday SA with Malcolm Blight & David Wildy.
As part of a SkyCity activation, there will also be mini golf holes, an AFL skills test, and a Dunk Tank set up, with one of Bicks or Walshy set to be dunked for charity on Thursday.
SkyCity Adelaide will add $100 to the pot for every successful dunk, donating up to
$10,000 to Gather Round charity partner, the Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation.
AFL Legends Luncheon
Arkaba Hotel, 12pm
Hosted by Billy Brownless, this footy extravaganza will feature greats such as Wayne Carey, Mark Ricciuto, Kevin Sheedy, Peter Daicos and Greg Williams.
Tickets for the event, which include a three-course lunch, are $199 each.
Book: arkabahotel.com.au
The Rush Hour Gather Round It!
Queen’s Head, North Adelaide, 4pm
The top-rating drivetime radio show will launch into Gather Round with a special live show at this popular North Adelaide pub, just a short stroll from Adelaide Oval.
Listeners can secure their spot at the live broadcast, plus tickets to selected matches over the weekend at: triplem.listnr.com/
Nick Daicos
Sol Rooftop, 6.30pm
The Collingwood premiership superstar will be answering your questions live at an exclusive meet and greet at the stunning rooftop bar on level 9 of SkyCity Adelaide.
Entry is free but get in early to secure a good spot, with DJ entertainment to continue into the evening.
Dane Swan and Saverio Rocca
The Highway, 7pm
Get up close and personal with Magpies royalty at this special event, which includes the opportunity to have a photo with the Collingwood legends.
The pair will share insights from their incredible careers, from Brownlow nights and Grand Finals, to footy trips and the dance floor. Tickets start at $25 from thehighway.com.au
FRIDAY, APRIL 11
Gather Round Breakfast with Sandy Roberts
Adelaide Convention Centre, 8am
Beloved SA-born sports commentator Sandy Roberts was diagnosed with myeloma, a type of blood cancer, in 2022. Now in remission, he’s doing everything he can to raise funds and awareness for the disease.
Together with Myeloma Australia, Roberts will be the highlight of this new addition to the Gather Round festivities, along with a host of great Australians and inspirational community members sharing their stories throughout the morning.
Tickets: events.humanitix.com
SEN radio footy shows
Station Road, SkyCity Adelaide, starting at 6am
Ever wanted to dunk Kane Cornes into a tank of water? One lucky person will get the opportunity – to raise funds for SkyCity Adelaide Gather Round charity partner, the Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation – during the station’s live broadcast of their popular breakfast show, Fireball Friday, co-hosted with David King.
Fans can also check out a SkyCity activation featuring mini golf holes, a silent disco, and a Handball Heroes challenge, or tuck into a host of food and beverage outlets in Station Road and Festival Plaza.
This includes tasty offerings from SkyCity’s Game Day Bar, The Kitchen, Bottega Gelateria and Station Road restaurant.
Gather Round Luncheon with Peter Daicos
Kensington Hotel, 12.30pm
Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Collingwood’s storeyed history and a key figure in their breakthrough 1990 AFL premiership, Peter Daicos is synonymous with the black and white.
He’ll share insights from his 15-year career, in which he kicked 549 goals in 250 games, also earning a coveted place in the Australian football Hall of Fame.
Tickets are $175 and are available at stickytickets.com.au
Tony Modra
Norwood Hotel, 1pm
One of the most beloved players in Crows history, the mercurial Modra will discuss his career from the early days, to coaches, teammates and opponents, plus all the off-field antics, awards and achievements.
Get ready to hear captivating stories from his incredible career, which was filled with triumphs, challenges, and everything in between.
Tickets start at $29 from eventbrite.com.au
Jack Riewoldt
The Highway, 12.30pm
SA’s Tiger Army is in for a treat. Richmond’s triple premiership great will be the guest of honour at this three-course luncheon, which includes all beverages.
Tickets are $130 and are available at thehighway.com.au
Patrick Dangerfield and Jeremy Cameron
Norwood Hotel, 7pm
Former Crows midfielder Dangerfield and his Geelong teammate Cameron will share highlights from their decorated careers at this special Gather Round event, which includes an audience Q&A, plus a silent and live auction with limited edition Geelong memorabilia.
Tickets start at $29 and are available at eventbrite.com.au
Carlton Dry Catch ups with Footy and Friends
Black Bull Hotel, Hindley St, 6pm
Enjoy a beverage or two with Clubby Sports’ Dylan Buckley, Mick Barlow and Crows ruckman Reilly O’Brien as they toast Gather Round at this popular Adelaide nightspot.
RSVP: clubbysports.com
Official AFL Gather Round Business Lunch
Adelaide Convention Centre, 12pm
Presented by the AFL and the South Australian Business Chamber, this annual luncheon will feature the sport’s biggest names, including Nathan Buckley, Rory Sloane and Patrick Dangerfield, plus retired AFLW player and footy analyst Kate McCarthy.
SA Premier Peter Malinauskas and AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon will be among the guest speakers at the event, which will be hosted by Fox Footy’s Sarah Jones.
Take your Gather Round experience to the next level and bundle your seat at the lunch with a tickets to selected matches across the weekend.
Tickets are start at $360 from afleventoffice.com.au
Showcase SA’s Gather Round Lunch
Hilton Adelaide, 11.30am
Get into the spirit of SA’s festival of footy at this exclusive luncheon, featuring a panel of players and experts such as AFLW legend Erin Phillips, retired Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas, Crows AFLW coach Matthew Clarke and Crows AFLW player Caitlin Gould.
Crows champion and SEN SA commentator Mark Bickley will be the event’s MC.
Tickets start at $180 and are available from showcasesa.com.au
James Hird and Tim Watson
The Highway, 7pm
They’re two of the biggest names in Essendon history, appearing together for the first time in SA.
Footy icons Hird and Watson will take centre stage at this no-holds-barred event, giving Bombers fans an insight into their incredible careers.
Hear from the duo as they discuss their greatest highs, including multiple AFL premierships, and the lowest of the lows including various scandals and controversies.
Tickets start at $49 and are available from thehighway.com.au
SATURDAY, APRIL 12
Luke Hodge and Tony Modra
The Alma Tavern, Norwood, 1pm
To be hosted by Tom Rehn, this free event will see Hawthorn four-time premiership superstar Hodge and beloved Crows high-flyer Modra answer fan questions during a special live Q&A ahead of the Bulldogs v Lions clash at Norwood Oval.
It comes as the popular footy venue steps up its food game with new head chef Tom Murgatroyd (Maxwell’s, The Lane, Herringbone and more) and his team taking over the kitchen.
Matthew Lloyd
The Grand Bar, 4.30pm
One of Essendon’s greatest players, Lloyd will share his insights and experiences ahead of the Bombers’ clash with Melbourne at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night.
Best of all, it’s free entry.
Lehmo and Titus’s Gather Round Extravaganza
Rhino Room, 4pm
Footy fanatics and funnymen Lehmo and Titus O’Reily return for another Gather Round comedy extravaganza.
Watch two men who played football to a very poor standard provide shallow insights and deranged theories on our great game. It’s an afternoon not to be missed.
Tickets start at $40 and are available from eventbrite.com.au
SUNDAY, APRIL 13
The Sunday Footy Show
Adelaide Riverbank, 10am
The full panel will be there from 10am, broadcasting live from the banks of the River Torrens.
Current AFL players and South Australian football legends will join the team including Tony Jones, Rory Sloane, Matthew Lloyd and Nathan Brown as they wrap up Gather Round from their purpose-built stage on the Riverbank Lawns at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
Nathan Buckley
Norwood Hotel, 1pm
Now a respected member of the AFL media, Buckley has enjoyed a three-decade journey in football, starting with Port Adelaide in the SANFL in 1990. This was followed by a season in Brisbane before his storeyed career at Collingwood as both a player and coach.
Now he’s heading to The Parade, where he will speak about his highlights and lowlights in the sport, from his teammates, to coaches, opponents, controversies, Grand Finals, and his transition to coaching and the media.
Tickets start at $29 from eventbrite.com.au
The Bounce
Adelaide Oval, about 9.30pm
Fox Footy’s entertainment and sports show, featuring Jason Dunstall. Cameron Mooney and Ben Dixon, among others, will be broadcasting live from the Fox Footy stage on The Hill at the conclusion of the Port Adelaide v Hawthorn clash.
Seats are still available but you must have a match-day ticket to gain entry.
For more info, email: audience@foxsports.com.au
Tex Walker and Rory Sloane
Norwood Hotel, 7pm
It doesn’t get any bigger than this Crows fans.
Two of the greatest players to ever pull on the Adelaide guernsey, side-by-side, for one night only.
Go behind the scenes as the duo reminisce about their remarkable football journey.
The evening will include an audience Q&A, plus a silent and live auction with limited edition Adelaide memorabilia.
Tickets start at $29 from eventbrite.com.au
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