In a first for the Geelong Football Club and the city of Geelong, finals footy is coming to the city by the bay.

The AFL announced late Saturday night that the Cats and Dockers would face off in a qualifying final at Simonds Stadium on Saturday afternoon at 2.20pm.

AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou outlined the reasons for the game being held at Simonds Stadium.

"Based on all our calculations and all the historical information we think that game would've got 28-30,000 [if it was played] at Etihad Stadium," Demetriou said.

"On that basis we felt it was important to play at Simonds Stadium where you've got a capacity of 33,000 and we expect that game to sell out.

"Out of those 43,000, about 1,000 supporters from Freo came over for the game, we had about 10,000 MCC members and we had about 6,000-odd supporters that used their series ticket for that game.

"We still believe it's the right decision. We believe we'll get more people at Simonds Stadium."

A poll on the Fremantle FC website asking whether the game should be played at Etihad or Simonds Stadium had an overwhelming majority towards Simonds Stadium before it was taken down Saturday morning.

The AFL also reported last night that the Fremantle visitor allocation will be based on members attendance at recent Melbourne finals.

Information on purchasing tickets:

Tickets go on sale Monday 2 September at 9am through Ticketmaster to all GFC members. Exclusive booking period for members is from 9am-1pm on Monday. The general public can purchase remaining tickets from 2pm.

Tickets will be sold to members on first in first served basis.

Reserved seat holders and Full social club members will NOT have access to the same seats they purchased for the home & away season. They need to purchase like all members via Ticketmaster and will require their barcode number to book as members.

Best method of purchase will be through Ticketmaster website however you can also purchase via 1300 136 122 or any Ticketmaster outlet.

GFC Full Social Club members will have access to the bar facilities in the social club on presentation of their 2013 Full Social Club membership card. They are also are entitled to bring 2 guests (match day attendees only 18 years and over) that have already entered the ground with valid game ticket.

Car parking will run the same as other match days (if it rains heavily a decision will be made as to if it will close).

Click here for ticket prices and maps

Corporate hospitality options are available and can be booked  via 03 5225 2315 or corporate@geelongcats.com.au