The Port Adelaide Football Club will create history when it takes on Melbourne in the first AFL game at Adelaide Oval on Sunday 4 September.

The SA Football Commission, Port Adelaide, the AFL and SACA have transferred the Round 24 Power-Demons clash to Adelaide Oval to give the community a taste of the coming era of AFL in the city.

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It will be the first and only AFL Home & Away match played at Adelaide Oval before the ground is redeveloped into a world class multi-sport stadium.

Port Adelaide President Brett Duncanson called on all Members and supporters to help ensure a full house for the 2.40pm Father’s Day spectacle.

“This game gives us a fantastic glimpse of what promises to be an extraordinary new era for football and the city of Adelaide,” Mr Duncanson said.

“The venue is a long way short of the world class stadium we will eventually have at Adelaide Oval, but the location is exactly as it will be. Come along and experience our great game right in the heart of the city.”

SA Football Executive Commissioner Leigh Whicker encouraged all football supporters to be part of the historic event.

“This game is an exciting milestone for Port Adelaide Football Club and the wider South Australian football community,” Mr Whicker said.

“It is no easy task to move an AFL game to another venue, but this was an opportunity far too good to miss.

“This one-off match is for ALL footy fans - those who remember when the game was played at Adelaide Oval every weekend and those who are looking forward to coming to the redeveloped stadium in the years to come.”

The Port Adelaide Football Club acknowledges the tremendous support and cooperation of the SA Football Commission, the AFL, the Melbourne Football Club, SACA and the Adelaide City Council in making this game possible.

Because Adelaide Oval is not yet configured for AFL games, there are changes that spectators are asked to be understanding of.

- PAFC Members will not have reserved seats, but they will be able to choose seating in reserved areas in the Bradman and Chappell grandstands and the terrace seating on northern and eastern boundaries.
- Nearly all PAFC Members with covered seating at AAMI Stadium will have access to covered areas at Adelaide Oval.
- PAFC Members will be admitted to Adelaide Oval from 12.30pm (45 minutes earlier than General Admission ticket-holders) to choose their seating.
- AAMI Stadium Members will be accommodated in the Western Grandstand.
- SACA Members have been offered an opportunity to purchase seats in the Western Grandstand.
- AAMI Stadium Members, SACA Members and Corporate guests will also have access to the Western Grandstand from 12.30pm.
- A limited number of General Admission tickets available from Ticketek from today, Thursday 18 August. Any left unsold will be available from gates on the day of the game. Phone 132 849 or visit
- Corporate and other hospitality facilities have been accommodated in the Western and Bradman grandstands.
- Spectators are urged to use public transport or park in City car parks which offer discounted all-day rates on Sundays. Parking around Adelaide Oval will be limited to permit holders only, except for Pinky Flat where 400 spaces will be available.

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AAMI Stadium Members can get information at www.sanfl.com.au

SACA Members should visit www.cricketsa.com.au

Mr Duncanson thanked the SANFL, AFL, SACA and the Melbourne Football Club for the enormous amount of planning that has gone into this match.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate the future of AFL football in South Australia,” Mr Duncanson said.

“This game gives everyone a chance to glimpse that future now. So much of Port Adelaide’s past success is linked to Adelaide Oval and now our future is there too,” Mr Duncanson said.

“We look forward to the football community joining us for another proud day for the Port Adelaide Football Club.”

In the lead-up to the Round 24 game, Port Adelaide invites the public to an open training session at Adelaide Oval from 4pm on Wednesday 31 August. Admission is free, there will be limited catering.