Blockbuster long weekend of SANFL coming up

A huge three days of SANFL footy will headline the King’s Birthday long weekend, including the second instalment of the Kick n Sip Festival at the Sturt Football Club.

Round nine of the Hostplus SANFL League will be headlined by the Sturt v Norwood SANFL Super Match on Monday, 9 June, with the Kick n Sip Festival adding to the long weekend festivities at Thomas Farms Oval.

Maughan Thiem Kia Oval

Woodville-West Torrens will get the long weekend started on Saturday with its blockbuster clash against Central District at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval from 2:10pm, with both clubs in the hunt for spots at the top end of the ladder.

The Eagles will be hosting their President’s Home Match Luncheon – presented by The Hospital Research Group Foundation – with guest speakers Central District and Hawthorn legend John Platten, and Eagles’ legend and former Adelaide Crows player Andrew Payze headlining the lunch.

Woodville-West Torrens SANFLW team will head to X-Convenience Oval to take on Central District at 12pm, with the Eagles looking to cement their spot at top of the SANFLW ladder.

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Magain Stadium

South Adelaide is also getting into the festive vibe with its jam-packed day of footy at Magain Stadium on Saturday, kicking off at 9:30am with the South Adelaide and West Adelaide reserves, followed by South and Westies doing battle in the Hostplus SANFLW League from 12pm, with Hostplus SANFL League match against Adelaide – the latter clubs 200th game in SANFL – from 2:30pm. The free Family Zone will be fully activated at Magain Stadium, including a petting zoo and jumping castle.

Stratarama Stadium

A Sunday triple header will feature at Staratrama Stadium, with SANFL Reserves kicking off a huge day of footy from 11:30am, before the Hostplus SANFL League gets underway at 2:10pm, with the Hostplus SANFLW rounding out the day from 5pm.

There will also be plenty to celebrate about at the Bay on Sunday afternoon, with the men’s league playing for the Sandland Cup, named in honour of John Sandland who played 105 games for Glenelg and 22 Games for North Adelaide. The Tigers will also honour three milestone players – triple premiership player Max Proud’s for his 200^th game, 2019 Magarey Medallist Luke Partington’s 100^th game and James Bell who will notch up 50 games. The club will also be hosting its 1985 and 1986 back-to-back premiership reunion.

Alberton Oval

Port Adelaide will host West Adelaide at Alberton Oval this Sunday from 2.10pm.

Alberton Oval will also host some of the best young talent SA has to from 11:15am, when SA U18 taking on Vic Metro in Game 2 of the 2025 Marsh AFL National Championships – with the SA boys looking to make it two from two after they defeated the Allies in NSW last Sunday.

“There is no better way to wrap up the long weekend festivities than with a day at the footy. Sturt have done an excellent job organising this fantastic event, which – together with the SANFL Super Match activities – will enhance the game day experience and highlight SANFL footy at its finest,” said SANFL Executive General Manager Football Matt Duldig.

“Kick n Sip is one of those events, where you can come and have a fantastic time – whether you’re a footy fan or not.

“To top it all off, fans will get to witness the great rivalry between Sturt and Norwood, with three cracking games on offer for spectators.”

To celebrate this instalment of the Sturt v Norwood Trims Cup, two lucky spectators will go in the running to win a pair of men’s and women’s RM Williams boots thanks to Trims – valued at $1,358 as part of a special fan engagement promotion.

Tickets to all Hostplus SANFL League match days can be purchased online or at the gate. Kids are free. Purchase tickets here.

Kick n Sip event details 

Date: Monday, June 9, 2025

Location: Sturt Football Club, Thomas Farms Oval. Event to be held on Trimmer and Oxford terraces.

Kick n Sip Festival*: 11am-4pm

Match times: 9:40am – Reserves; 12:10pm – League Women; 2:30pm – League Men

Tickets: Available online on the Sturt Football Club website here or at the gate (entry via Trimmer or Frederick Terrace). Adults $20 pre-purchased online/$22 at the gate; Concession $12 online/$14 at the gate; all U18s FREE.

*The Kick n Sip Festival is included in the cost of a match day ticket.