Geelong has welcomed the Victorian State Government decision to endorse 50% capacity at GMHBA Stadium for AFL matches to begin the season.

The new capacity of 18,546 will be commencing from tomorrow night at the AAMI Community Series match between Geelong Cats and Essendon.

The match was previously sold out, however with an increased capacity limit new tickets to be released today at 12:00pm AEDT via Ticketmaster.

Please note there will be no sales at the venue on the night of the match.

Due to the increase capacity fans will be occupying seats directly behind and in front of each other at the match. Seating configurations have been approved by the Victorian Government.

Gates open at 6:00pm.

Fans who have already purchased a ticket, please ensure you download your mobile tickets before arriving at the venue. Staff at the venue will be on hand to assist.

You can only enter the gate on your ticket.
Brownlow Stand = Gate 13
Premiership Stand = Gate 13
Players Stand = Gate 8
Hickey Stand = Gate 5
Ablett Terrace = Gate 1

Members yet to secure a ticket will receive an email shortly with their membership barcode number and information on how to redeem via Ticketmaster.

Please note, all tickets must be pre-purchased and are not available at the venue on match day. Members are unable to scan their membership at the gate for General Admission entry.