The Plus500 Brumbies return to GIO stadium tonight, taking on the Melbourne Rebels in round one of Vodafone Super Rugby AU.
It’s our first game at the venue since March, with several protocols in place which make attendance different to usual fixtures at GIO Stadium.
Please carefully read this week’s game day guide for all the information you need on Friday night.
Tickets | Members
Due to strict COVID-19 Protocols, only 2020 Brumbies members who have been allocated tickets will be permitted entry to GIO Stadium tonight.
Terms of entry
Please see GIO Stadium’s thorough terms of entry for tonight’s game here.
Seating
• Patrons will have a ticketed seat and must sit in their designated seat;
• There will be two vacant seats between occupied seats and every second row will be vacant. Patrons are not permitted to sit in vacant seats. NB: Children under the age of 12 or patrons with special needs will be permitted to sit in the seat directly next to their parent or primary care giver;
• You may be asked to verify your identity against your ticket.
McDonald’s Powerplay
The McDonalds Powerplay continues this week for 2020 members. If the Brumbies score in the allotted five-minute period, attending members will receive 2 for 1 McValue meals at participating stores. Simply show your match day ticket or 2020 membership card to redeem (Terms and Conditions apply).
Food and Beverage
Selected Food and beverage outlets will be open around the ground from gates open.
Please note that due to government restrictions, only mid-strength beer will be available in public areas.
Merchandise
Due to the current restrictions there will be no merchandise available for sale at the stadium tonight.
For all your 2020 merchandise please visit here.
Getting to GIO Stadium
Limited public transport is available for Saturday night.
CLICK HERE for the latest Public Transport Information
Parking
Please read carefully the changed conditions for parking at tonight's match.
- Parking fees will be waived to remove the need for cash collection at entry points to the car parks;
- Minimal traffic management will be in effect on the Western and Eastern sides of the venue allowing patrons to park without any interaction with attendants;
- Parking vouchers will not be utilised;
- There will be no corporate parking area due to the small number of patrons attending;
- Patrons in West Corporate areas or seated in bays 61 – 68 and bays 22 – 26 are asked to park in the West car park and enter through the West Gate;
- Patrons in East Corporate areas or seated in bays 69 – 76 and bays 27 – 32 are asked to park in the East car park and enter through the East gate;
- Access to the Eastern car park will be via Braybrooke St and turning onto Masterman St.
Advised GIO Stadium Service Changes
Stadium Management has advised the Brumbies that ATMs are no longer at the venue due to low demand. All food and beverage outlets now have EFTPOS / tap and go facilities. Please note that card is the preferred method of payment.
Additionally, as there is currently no agreement in place between TAB and the venue, TAB facilities are no longer available on site.
Report it to Sort it
If you notice any anti-social, discriminatory behaviour or other issues at the match, please text “Assist” to 0455 883 228 for assistance. Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated and will likely result in exclusion from the venue.
Travelling by Taxi/Rideshare & Uber
The usual drop off and pick up points at GIO Stadium will apply. Please adhere to 1.5m social distancing when queuing for taxis or rideshare services.
A designated drop off and pick-up area will be available on Leverrier St in front of the AIS Visitors centre or AIS Arena on the WEST side of the stadium. For Rideshare / Uber services use ‘AIS Arena’ or ‘AIS Visitors Centre’ as your destination and pick up location, please do not use ‘GIO Stadium’.
Taxis will drop off and pick up at the taxi rank outside the WEST gate only.
What you cannot bring into the stadium
• Any type of bag including a handbag, camera bag, lunchbox or plastic bags;
• Jackets or items of clothing may not be carried into the venue – they must be worn at the time of entry;
• Thermoses or drink bottles;
• Any signage, flags, posters or a musical instrument without prior approval; and
• Footballs, or any other kind of ball.
What you can bring into the stadium
• You may carry permitted items on you at time of entry either in your hand or pockets;
• You may be asked to place any items brought into the venue on an inspection table for verification at time of entry;
• You may carry small purses without a shoulder strap;
• You may carry individual items of non-commercial food in clear or sealed packaging such as a sandwich, chip packet or muesli bar;
• One sealed, non-alcoholic beverage in a plastic bottle and up to 600mL in size;
• Patrons attending with an infant may bring a large size, clear zip-lock bag into the venue to carry required items such as nappies, wipes and formula. A stroller may also be permitted subject to the venue’s standard terms and conditions. Additional items must not be carried in the stroller;
• One blanket, however the blanket must be held up at shoulder level from a corner if requested by security;
• One camera with a lens less than 300mm in length is permitted but must not be in a bag.
Watching the Match
Live and exclusive on Fox Sports and Kayo.
Listening to the Match
ABC Grandstand – 666 ABC AM
