15 September 2025

In a first for SANFL, a dance spectacular will headline the pre-match on field entertainment and Festival of Footy at this year’s Hostplus SANFL League Grand Final.

Adelaide Oval will be transformed into a carnival atmosphere on Sunday, September 21, with SANFL and its partners providing free activities, entertainment and giveaways in various activation zones, from moment fans arrive until well after the final siren.

The stage is also set for SANFL’s most electrifying pre-game entertainment yet, with this year’s Grand Final to feature a 15-minute stadium spectacle designed and directed by Mike Snell Entertainment, one of the leading Australian entertainment companies.  

The performance will bring together more than 50 dancers from Impact Entertainment and Next Level All Stars cheerleaders, together with a backdrop of giant colourful ‘winged performers’ from ACPA Academy and pyro technics display as a stunning introduction to the official Kia Cup Entry.  

“We are super excited to be coming to SANFL Grand Final day – this performance is about delivering South Australia with an event that feels as though the entire world is watching,” said Mike Snell, Founder and Creative Director of Mike Snell Entertainment. 

“We’re flooding Adelaide Oval with artistry, power and scale, proving that Australian entertainment can be up there on the international stage.” 

Snell, who has performed in numerous successful musicals including The Boy From Oz, Wicked, Hairspray, Legally Blonde, Aladdin, Strictly Ballroom and We Will Rock You, will also be performing the National Anthem pre-match.  

The Melbourne-based performer has also worked alongside Hugh Jackman, Baz Luhrmann, Kylie Minogue and Guy Sebastian.  

Snell will also make a guest appearance earlier in the day as entertainment at the Official Grand Final Luncheon in the William Magarey Room. 

SANFL Executive General Manager Football Matt Duldig said the League was thrilled to stage the dance spectacular and create an unforgettable experience for spectators of all ages at this year’s Grand Final. 

“Together with our corporate partners, we are thrilled to celebrate the biggest day of the footy season with the 2025 SANFL Festival of Footy,” Mr Duldig said.  

“This year’s pre-match Grand Final entertainment also will be a must-see showcase of South Australian performing arts talent. 

“Adelaide Oval is set to come alive with football and entertainment on Grand Final day, and with plenty of action happening in and around the ground, I encourage all footy fans to arrive early and make a day of it.” 

Grand Final day will also honour the 2025 SANFL retirees in the Hostplus Retiring Player Presentation at 1:25pm.

The day is also a chance to celebrate all SANFL Juniors premiership teams and the 2025 SANFL under-age State teams who will take part in the Parade of Champions at half-time of the Hostplus SANFL League Grand Final. 

The Grand Final fun also continues after the final siren with the return of the ‘Play On’ Afterparty, presented by The Advertiser, in the William Magarey Room*. 

This year’s Afterparty will feature Adelaide DJ sensation “DJ Checkers” from 6pm to 8pm, with the social media star spinning tunes on the deck.  

Grand Final Tickets are on sale via Ticketek, with FREE entry all under-18s. 

Free public transport is available all day on regular Adelaide Metro services to the SANFL Grand Final with your matchday ticket. Adelaide Oval Express bus and train services will operate after the match, up to 45 minutes from the final siren.

2025 HOSTPLUS SANFL LEAGUE GRAND FINAL

Sunday 21 September

2:30pm | Hostplus SANFL League Grand Final | Sturt v Glenelg

1:45pm | Pre-Match Entertainment and Kia Cup entry

1:25pm | Hostplus Retiring Player Presentation 

11:00am | SANFL Reserves Grand Final | Glenelg v Sturt

9:00am | U17s SANFL Futures Game

Gates open at 8:45am

Car park opens 8am

Broadcast information

The 2025 Hostplus SANFL League Grand Final will be broadcast live and free on Seven and 7plus and streamed live on SANFL Now.

Live radio broadcasts on 1629 SEN SA & SEN App, Triple M, Fiveaa and ABC Sport.

Ticket information

Tickets for the Grand Final are on sale via Ticketek

Pre-purchased through Ticketek* – Adults – $36; Concession – $26

At the Gate – Adults – $42; Concession – $32

U18s – FREE

*Grand Final ticket purchases will incur a $7.65 Ticketek transaction fee

All tickets purchased via Ticketek are unreserved General Admission (no access to Western Stand).

Ultimate Football Members, Essential Crows Members, Essential Power Members and SACA Members all gain entry with their passes to the Grand Final and unreserved seating in the Western Stand on Grand Final Day. U18s accompanied with adult ticket holders also can access Western Stand unreserved seating.

Please contact SACA for more information related to SACA membership.

Check out all the activations happening around the ground at this Sunday’s 2025 Hostplus SANFL League Grand Final below. 

• SANFL Club mascots meet and greet as fans make their way across to the Grand Final
• Don your team colours with roaming face painters on the footbridge

• SEN outside broadcast from 1pm
• Face painting
• Dance and cheer displays from 11am
• Health Partners stand
• West End Bucket Hat giveaways and West End Draught inflatable can

• SANFL inflatable skills test games
• E-games: consoles and gaming stations
• Health Partners chill-out zone
• SANFL Guess Who game
• Hey Caddy Mini Golf

• Test out your AFL combine skills at the Kid’s Zone
• Free Powerade bucket hats
• Test your art skills with the SANFL Canvas

• West End Draught inflatable can
• KIA utes with BBQ

• Chill out in the West End Sports Bars at the East Concourse inside Adelaide Oval

• Relax in the Family Zone on the Lyn Fullston Lawns with AAMI chairs, umbrellas and bean bags
• Interactive giant lawn games
• Table tennis

• Giant screen playing all three games throughout the day
• Acoustic duo playing chilled tunes
• Wine barrels, tables and umbrellas
• Snap your photo at the Grand Final with swing seat and floral backdrop
• Adelaide Oval Food Trucks

• The 2025 Play On After Party in the William Magarey Room (Level 3, Riverbank stand)
• Social media sensation DJ Checkers will be spinning tunes from 6pm to 8pm in the William Magarey Room
• Free entry for all Grand Final ticket holders
• All bars open (user-pays) with snacks at bars.