SHOWDOWN XXXIX is set to be an emotionally-charged game, with the Power meeting the Crows for the first time since the tragic passing of Phil Walsh.
The two clubs have joined forces to unite in celebration of Walsh’s legacy, as they go head to head in an epic battle at Adelaide Oval.
If you’re a member and can't get to the game, make sure you pass your membership card on to a family member or friend who can! This is an event not to be missed.
There’s heaps going on before and after the game - everything you need to know is in our Ultimate Game day Guide.
Tickets
Despite the game officially being declared a sellout - there is still opportunity to get there if you haven't purchased a ticket! The only remaining way to access the game is by becoming a club member.
Power 3-game memberships are just $100 and are the best value option for fans wanting to get to the big clash. Click here to join.
New members will be able to collect a temporary pass for the game by presenting photo ID at the Member Services marquee in the Southern Plaza (to the right of the South Gate) on Sunday between 12 noon and first bounce.
If we get 50,000 people at the game, the club and membership partner RAA have decided to donate the $10,000 giveaway to game-day charity partner Childhood Cancer Association.
March from the Mall
The traditional March from the Mall is back again this week, departing from the Gawler Place canopy at 1.30pm.
Port Adelaide has issued an invite to all Crows supporters to join them on the March.
Rundle Mall will also run a 'South Australian' celebration from 11:00am at the Gawler Place canopy, with free entertainment, footy face painting, poster craft stations and giveaways from Robern Menz.
Meet time: 1.10pm, Gawler Place canopy
March departs: 1:30pm
For more info on March from the Mall, see here.
Power Playground
Kicking off at 1:00pm, the Power Playground (Eastern Plaza) will have live children’s shows, inflatables, a musical islands game, mascots, face painting, hairspray, a message wall and Clydesdale horses!
Red Cross Blood Service will be giving out lollipops and there will also be a visit from Billy the Blood Drop.
Come and meet two Port Adelaide players at 1.30pm to get your free Power Pirateers book signed!
Live show times: 1.45, 2.25
Story time: 2:10pm
Game day Village
Smooth tunes, $5 beers* and a relaxed vibe, Game day Village is the perfect venue for supporters wanting to kick back before and after the oval lights up.
The Village will be back this week, opening from 12-8:00pm. Taco Cat and La Chiva food trucks will be open inside, along with the Four ‘n’ Twenty Sandman.
Located on the tennis courts on War Memorial Drive, you can step straight from the oval into the village with access to the area from the Southern Plaza.
*Drink responsibly
Social Media
Whether you’re at the March from the Mall, the Power Playground, having a drink at Game day Village or in your seat at the game – we want to see game day through your eyes!
If you post any photos, statuses or tweets on social media on game day, make sure you use the hashtag #weareportadelaide to get your photo up on the big screen with our next generation ‘fan-cam’, Tagboard.
What’s happening around the ground?
Southern Plaza:
- Come and check out the 2004 Premiership cup in the Renault Zone, as well as the Renault range!
- Come and try out EnergyAustralia’s Power Hit and Power Kick games
- The Advertiser will have samples of the BBC Earth DVD collection, just between the Southern and Easter Plaza. You might even see some animals!
- Keep a lookout for the GIANT “carnthepear” hashtag around the grounds. Take a photo with the hashtag and upload it to Instagram for your chance to appear on the big screen during the game!
WIN!
- Tweet your seat number, row and bay using the hashtag #weareportadelaide for your chance to win a HTC M9 handset valued at $900
- Win an upgrade to the Nova Deck in the texting competition – listen out for the prompts to text in. You need to be at the oval to win!
- Motor Accident Commission is giving away a ball signed by Brad Ebert, Angus Monfries and Hamish Hartlett
- UBET is giving you the chance to win Port Store vouchers just by guessing the stadium crowd on Sunday. Use #ubercrowdguess to tweet your predictions!
- UBET will also be giving away UBET cash in our fan quiz!
Merchandise
Port Adelaide merchandise will be on sale at five different outlets at Adelaide Oval on game day.
There’ll be two outlets located outside the grounds opening at 11:30am – one in the Eastern Plaza, one in the Southern plaza. Three more outlets, located inside the stadium in the Western, Riverbank and Eastern stands, will be open from 12:30pm.
Road Closures
- War Memorial Drive West - closed 3 hours before game starts and re-opened 2 hours after the game has finished
- War Memorial Drive (between King William Street and Pedestrian Foot Bridge) - closed 3 hours before the game starts and re-opened 2 hours after the game has finished
- King William Road closed (between North Terrace and War Memorial Drive) - 2 hours after the game has started until an hour and a half after the game has finished
- Victoria Drive (between KWR and Kintore Ave) - closed 2 hours after the game has started until an hour and a half after the game has finished
- Pennington Terrace, closed 2 hours after the game has started until an hour and a half after the game has finished
Transport
Public transport including trains, trams and buses will be free on game day for supporters with a membership card or game day ticket.
The Footy Express will again operate in 2015 to Adelaide Oval. For more information on public transport, click here.
Parking
There is very limited parking available at Adelaide Oval. However, the club has partnered with UPark to offer members a bargain flat rate of $7 at selected UParks for night and weekend home games.
Upark Topham Mall:
- Drive in and pay only $7 flat fee for night and weekend games
Enter after 6pm on Thursday and Friday and anytime on Saturday or Sunday
- OR for guaranteed parking, book online and only pay $8 flat fee for nights and weekend games (must book 24hrs in advance)
Enter after 5pm on Thursday and Friday and anytime on Saturday or Sunday
- If working in the city on Thursday and Friday, pre-purchase $21 early bird ticket online that allows you to enter until 9:30am and stay until midnight on Thursdays and until 2am Friday
- If you plan on staying in the city overnight book online exclusive weekend overnight parking special for $10, available Friday and Saturday nights.
*All online bookings to be made 24 hours in advance.
Upark Wyatt St:
- Drive in and pay only $7 flat fee for Thursday night and weekend games
- Enter after 6pm on Thursday and anytime on Saturday and Sunday
(Please note the standard fees will apply at this car park for the Friday night game)
General admission members
General admission members including 3-game, 11-game GA, country and interstate have access to this match, even if the game sells out.
General admission memberships are subject to capacity on the night. A minimum number of seats and standing room positions are always held for general admission members, but should this number be reached, no further general admission members will be able to enter the ground.
The club recommends general admission members arrive early to avoid disappointment. Gates open at 12:30pm.
Membership queries
The membership marquee in the Southern Plaza will be open from 12pm for sales and general enquiries.
Need help finding your seat or entry gate?
We’ll have a team of volunteers dressed in white called Clipsal PowerPoint volunteers stationed inside and outside the ground to help you find your way around.
They can help you find your seat, find the closest toilet or find a spot to get a drink.
Need any more information?
Check out our Gameday FAQ page here or call the club on 1300 467 232.