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2025 AFL Gather Round
Apr10
Thursday, 10th Apr 2025 - Sunday, 13th Apr 2025
Norwood Oval, The Parade, Norwood

AFL Gather Round returns to The Parade, Norwood!
Norwood Oval will host two games in Round 5 of this year's AFL Gather Round:
- Saturday 12 April – Western Bulldogs v Brisbane Lions
- Saturday 13 April – St Kilda v GWS GIANTS
Book now to secure your tickets for this exciting weekend of footy.
With a combination of world-class footy, delicious food and lively local festivities, the 2025 AFL Gather Round promises to be another unforgettable event.
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Free public transport to Norwood Oval
Footy fans can enjoy free public transport to all matches during Gather Round with a valid game day ticket.
Visit the Adelaide Metro website for details.
Road closures
AFL GATHER ROUND WEEKEND
LOCATION: WOODS STREET: from The Parade to Beulah Road
THURSDAY 10 APRIL – MONDAY 14 APRIL
TIME:
Thursday: 7:00am to 7:00pm
Friday: 7:00am to 7:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am to 10:00pm
Sunday: 7:00am to 9:00pm
Monday: 7:00am to 12:00pm
DETAILS: Road closure to accommodate the set-up of infrastructure (including back-up generators) at the oval and for pedestrian access to and from the games. Access for residents and businesses of Woods Street, Beyer Street and Teresa Street will be permitted – please see the Traffic Controllers stationed at road junctions.
GAME TIMES: Western Bulldogs V Brisbane Lions on Saturday 12th April at 3:45pm and St Kilda V GWS Giants on Sunday 13 April at 2:50pm.
LOCATION: THE PARADE (both directions): from Osmond Terrace to Portrush Road
FRIDAY 11 APRIL – MONDAY 14 APRIL
TIME:
Friday: 7.00pm – midnight
Saturday: 12.00am – midnight
Sunday: 12.00am – midnight
Monday: 12.00am – 6.30am
DETAILS: Road closure for the Norwood Food & Wine Festival (run by SATC). Residents of Cairns Street will be escorted by Traffic Controllers from the Portrush Road end of The Parade and two-way local traffic will be permitted along Margaret Street.
LOCATION: OSMOND TERRACE north bound, Norwood Primary School side from the U-turn Lane (adjacent to Orange Lane) to the slip lane (adjacent to Norwood Police Station).
SATURDAY 12 APRIL
TIME: 4.30am to 8.00pm
DETAILS: Road closure to accommodate the Rivals Long Lunch (run by Council), event time 11.30am – 3.00pm.
LOCATION: THE PARADE (both directions): from Sydenham Road to Osmond Terrace
SATURDAY 12 APRIL
TIME: 1.00pm to 8.00pm
DETAILS: Road closure to accommodate for safety of the game patrons and access for shuttle buses.
LOCATION: THE PARADE (both directions): from Sydenham Road to Osmond Terrace (including the Osmond Terrace intersection)
SUNDAY 13 APRIL
TIME: 10.00am to 10.30pm
DETAILS: Road closure to accommodate for safety of the game and Food & Wine Festival patrons.
PARKING RESTRICTIONS
LOCATION: THE PARADE (both sides): from Osmond Terrace to Portrush Road
FRIDAY 11 APRIL – MONDAY 14 APRIL
TIME: 2:00pm Friday to 6:30am Monday
DETAILS: Strictly no parking on The Parade
LOCATION: MARGARET STREET
FRIDAY 11 APRIL – MONDAY 14 APRIL
TIME: 2:00pm Friday to 6:30am Monday
DETAILS: Parking restrictions will be in place on the east side of Margaret Street to allow for two-way vehicle access. Resident parking will be provided on west side of Margaret Street.
LOCATION: THE PARADE (both sides): from Sydenham Road to Osmond Terrace
SATURDAY 12 APRIL
TIME: 1:00pm to 8:00pm
DETAILS: Strictly no parking on The Parade
LOCATION: THE PARADE (both sides): from Sydenham Road to Osmond Terrace
SUNDAY 13 APRIL
TIME: 10:00am to 10:30pm
DETAILS: Strictly no parking on The Parade
LOCATION: OSMOND TERRACE (both sides): from south of Conigrave Lane to Orange Lane.
SUNDAY 13 APRIL
TIME: 12:00am to 11:00pm
DETAILS: Strictly no parking to facilitate access for the shuttle buses and the temporary bus stop.
Adelaide Metro Buses and e-scooters will be re-routed throughout the whole weekend (Friday to Sunday).
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Norwood Footy and Me with the SANFL History Centre
When 9 Apr 2025 6:30pm–7:30pm
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Apr 10

2025 AFL Gather Round
When 10-13 Apr 2025
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Apr 12

Mini Footy Festival
When 12-13 Apr 2025
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Apr 12

Rivals Long Lunch
When 12 Apr 2025 11:30am–3:00pm
Where Osmond Terrace, Norwood
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Apr 13

Sensory Screening at Hoyts
When 13 Apr 2025 9:30am–9:30am
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Apr 13

Norwood Food & Wine Festival
When 13 Apr 2025 11:00am–9:30pm
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Contact
Council's Events Unit
T: 08 8366 4555
E: events@npsp.sa.gov.au