18/09/2026
All the match Day information you need, see below!
2026 AFLW PREMIERSHIP MATCH – GAME DAY INFORMATION
ONE TICKET. TWO MASSIVE GAMES.
Hawthorn v North Melbourne
Friday 18 September 2026 | Cazalys Stadium, Cairns
Gates Open 4:30pm | AFLW First Bounce 5:45pm
A huge night of women’s football is coming to Cazalys Stadium.
Hawthorn takes on North Melbourne in Round 6 of the 2026 NAB AFLW Premiership Season, before North Cairns Tigers and Centrals Trinity Beach Bulldogs battle for the Chemist Warehouse AFL Cairns Women’s Premiership under lights.
One ticket gets you both games, bringing elite and community football together for a massive Friday night at Cazalys Stadium.
GAME DAY SCHEDULE
4:15pm – Gates Open
5:20pm – Welcome to Country – Henry Fourmile
5:34pm – Hawthorn enters Field of Play
5:37pm – North Melbourne enters Field of Play
5:43pm – Coin Toss
5:45pm – Hawthorn v North Melbourne
6:35pm – Half-Time Auskick
7:00pm – Three-Quarter Time Local Sprint
Approx. 7:30pm – AFLW Match Concludes
CHEMIST WAREHOUSE AFL CAIRNS WOMEN’S GRAND FINAL
7:45pm – AFL Cairns Umpires enter Field of Play
7:47pm – North Cairns Tigers enter Field of Play
7:49pm – Centrals Trinity Beach Bulldogs enter Field of Play
7:50pm – Welcome to Country / Smoking Ceremony – Henry Fourmile
7:54pm – National Anthem
7:56pm – Coin Toss
8:00pm – North Cairns Tigers v Centrals Trinity Beach Bulldogs
Approx. 9:30pm – Grand Final concludes and presentations
TICKETING
All patrons must hold a valid ticket to enter Cazalys Stadium, including children eligible for free admission.
Children 14 years and under – FREE (valid ticket still required)
Youth 15–17 years – $5
Adults 18+ – $15
Pre-purchased electronic tickets are preferred and can be presented on a mobile device or printed.
Match-day ticket sales will be available from the Tills Street Box Office.
There are no ticket sales from Cazalys Social Club Reception.
No pass-outs apply. Once you leave the stadium, you will not be permitted to re-enter.
STADIUM ENTRY
The main public entrance is via the Tills Street Ticket Box.
The Cazalys Social Club entrance is for Official Function and Sportsman’s Deck guests.
Please have your ticket ready for scanning before reaching the gate.
Bags should be no larger than A4 size. Bag searches will take place at the gates, so patrons are encouraged not to bring a bag unless essential.
There are no cloaking facilities at Cazalys Stadium.
PARKING & TRANSPORT
There is NO public parking inside Cazalys Stadium.
Patrons should allow additional time to find parking in surrounding areas and respect local residents and businesses.
Traffic control and detours around Tills Street and Mann Street commence from 4:30pm.
Taxi services will be available from the Tills Street road closure at the Spotlight end and from Mann Street.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Cazalys Stadium is a cashless venue. All food and beverage purchases must be made using contactless payment.
Grandstand Plaza
Full Bar, Donut Shack, Just Chips, Thai and Mr Dairy Whipp.
Tills Street Hill
Snitz & Gigz, Dairy Whipp, Lume and BBQ Bros.
WHAT CAN I BRING?
Permitted: Sealed plastic bottled water, empty reusable bottles, homemade food in non-commercial packaging, small umbrellas, picnic rugs and cooler bags or eskies that fit under seats.
Not permitted: Alcohol, glass, cans, commercial food or beverages, aerosol cans, air horns or other noisemakers, confetti, fireworks, flares, laser lights, folding chairs, bulky items, skateboards, scooters, bicycles and unauthorised recording equipment.
Flags with poles exceeding 1.6 metres are not permitted.
Animals are not permitted except accredited assistance animals.
SEATING & ACCESSIBILITY
Cazalys Stadium is General Admission for this event.
There is no permanent seating on Tills Street Hill. Patrons are welcome to bring a picnic blanket; folding chairs are not permitted.
A designated Dry Area will be located at the northern end of the Hill.
Accessible seating, toilets and pathways are available, with dedicated wheelchair bays located within the main grandstand.
SMOKING & VA**NG
Cazalys Stadium is a non-smoking and non-va**ng venue, except within the two designated smoking areas:
Tills Street entrance
Northern end of the car park behind the grandstand
Patrons smoking or va**ng elsewhere will be directed to the designated areas. Repeat non-compliance may result in eviction from the stadium.
SECURITY & FIRST AID
Security personnel and emergency services will be onsite throughout the event.
If you require assistance, speak with your nearest security guard or AFL Cairns event staff member.
In an emergency, call 000 and follow all directions from venue staff and emergency services.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
Entry to Cazalys Stadium is subject to the venue Conditions of Entry and directions from AFL Cairns, Cazalys Stadium, security and event staff.
Management reserves the right to refuse entry or remove patrons for intoxication, disruptive or offensive behaviour, refusal to undergo security screening, entering restricted areas or failing to comply with venue policies.
CCTV surveillance operates throughout the venue. Unauthorised drone use over or near Cazalys Stadium is prohibited.
ONE TICKET. TWO MASSIVE GAMES. ONE HUGE NIGHT OF WOMEN’S FOOTY AT CAZALYS STADIUM.
