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Festival of Footy on South Australia’s Premier Mainstreet, The Parade

The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters has welcomed the AFL Gather Round to Norwood Oval in 2023, 2024 and for 2025!

The fixture for 2025 has been released with Norwood Oval hosting two games:

  • Saturday 12 April - Western Bulldogs vs Brisbane at 3.45pm, and
  • Sunday 13 April - St Kilda vs GWS at 2.50pm.

Watch highlights from the 2024 AFL Gather Round

 

How to get involved

Be a part of the Festival of Footy in our City
 
The Council is hosting events and sharing business promotions and offers. Keep us up to date with what your businesses are doing this AFL Gather Round.
 
Ways to be involved:
  • Submit an offer or discount for Gather Round weekend,
  • Sponsor components of the events, 
  • Donate items or vouchers for a silent auction, or
  • Let us know your ideas!
 

Norwood Oval

The Norwood Oval (Coopers Stadium) is neatly located on The Parade, Norwood and has a rich history of over 140 years. Home to the Reglegs SANFL team.

Watch a short video of what has transpired at this historic Oval here

Testimonials

You guys put on a great show. Best Footy game I have been too.
Tomas Evan - The Engraving Crew

Overall, we feel the whole event went well. We noticed an increase in traffic. Having a sale on for it was a great idea.
Lauren – Kidstuff, Norwood

Gather Round for the whole state was amazing, the city/suburbs were buzzing and everyone was talking about it, not just fans of footy. From my point of view as a small business owner in the NPSP council area the event was great. It was a chance for me to be involved with the community and showcase my business to thousands of people whom not many knew I even existed.
Jed Coffey – Reform Distilling 

Overall it was a good success for the State / The Parade. We saw a moderate lift in sales over the weekend. Lots of Fremantle / Gold Coast supporters (scarves / jumpers) in the restaurant.
Tom McClure – Grill’d Norwood

It was a wonderful afternoon The Norwood Oval looked great. We did the AFL proud well done to everyone involved.
Mark Barwick – Volunteer

See here how the 2023 AFL Gather Round created an economic boom for the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters economy.

View events

Apr 9

Norwood Footy and Me with the SANFL History Centre

When 9 Apr 2025 6:30pm–7:30pm

Where Payneham Library

As part of Gather Round celebrations, join us for an... read more about the Norwood Footy and Me with the SANFL History Centre event

Apr 10

2025 AFL Gather Round

When 10-13 Apr 2025

Where Norwood Oval, The Parade, Norwood

Have you heard the AFL is coming back to The... read more about the 2025 AFL Gather Round event

Apr 10

Champions Lunch

When 10 Apr 2025 12:00pm–3:00pm

Where Norwood Concert Hall, 175 The Parade, Norwood

The Norwood - Port Adelaide rivalry is one of the... read more about the Champions Lunch event

Apr 12

Mini Footy Festival

When 12-13 Apr 2025

Where Norwood Memorial Gardens

The Norwood Memorial Gardens will once again be activated for... read more about the Mini Footy Festival event

Apr 12

Rivals Long Lunch

When 12 Apr 2025 11:30am–3:00pm

Where Osmond Terrace, Norwood

Indulge your senses in a culinary experience as Osmond Terrace... read more about the Rivals Long Lunch event

Apr 13

Sensory Screening at Hoyts

When 13 Apr 2025 9:30am–9:30am

Where 185 The Parade, Norwood

Get ready for a touchdown of excitement at Hoyts Norwood... read more about the Sensory Screening at Hoyts event

Apr 13

Norwood Food & Wine Festival

When 13 Apr 2025 11:00am–8:00pm

Where The Parade, Norwood

The best South Australian culinary experiences will feature as the... read more about the Norwood Food & Wine Festival event


Contact

Manager, Marketing & Place Activation
Claire Betchley
T: 08 8366 4555
E: cbetchley@npsp.sa.gov.au