Mega Day of Footy at The Bay

8 April 2026

State pride is on the line during Gather Round with an unmissable triple header at Glenelg’s Stratarama Stadium this Saturday showcasing the very best players from SANFL, SANFLW, and stars from the past in Slowdown 20.

For the first time, the men’s and women’s senior State games will be held on the same day, with the best of the SANFLW kicking off the action-packed day off footy against the VFL at 12 noon.

That clash will be followed by the SANFL Men’s team against the VFL at 2.40pm with triple Sturt premiership coach Marty Mattner leading the team into battle supported by assistants Sam Jacobs (Eagles), Nathan Bassett (West) and Jarrad Wright (South).

The SANFL is desperate to bounce back in the men’s after losing both State games last season, going down to the VFL by 11 points at Tanunda and WAFL by five goals at Adelaide Oval.

After the back-to-back State games against Victoria, fans will be treated to Slowdown 20 against the All Stars at 6pm, with the likes of Charlie Dixon, Andrew Jarman, Dom Cassisi, Abbey Holmes, and Jacobs returning to the field to raise money for the Little Heroes Foundation.

Off the field, there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained. From 10:30am, kids can get involved in an under-8 girls footy clinic, and throughout the day there’ll be a Fresh 92.7 DJ, giant lawn games and an inflatable handball target in The Advertiser Family Zone. Add in food and drink offerings, SANFL lounges and bean bags for comfortable viewing from the hill, plus the AAMI Lucky Zone, and there’s no better value for the family during Gather Round.

Tickets for the entire day of footy are just $15 for adults, $10 for concession holders, and kids under 18 go free. Entry to the Slowdown is free from 4pm.

State Footy at the Bay
When: Saturday, April 11, with gates open from 10am
Where: Glenelg’s Stratarama Stadium