Everything you need to know ahead of WA Freeze at Optus Stadium
By westcoasteagles.com.au
What’s On | Round 13
West Coast Eagles v Port Adelaide | WA Freeze
Saturday, June 6 | 6.15pm (AWST) | Optus Stadium / Whadjuk
Gates open 4.45pm
We take on Port Adelaide this Saturday, flying off the back of a win into our second consecutive match at Optus Stadium.
This match day is dedicated to FightMND and the Big Freeze 12. Now in the 12th year, we need your help to bring us closer to finding a cure for Motor Neurone Disease.
This is a cause close to the Club’s heart. Neale Daniher, former AFL player, coach and West Coast Eagles General Manager of Football, was diagnosed with MND in 2013 and co‑founded FightMND a year later. His tireless advocacy has helped drive tens of millions of dollars into vital research and programs supporting those affected by ‘The Beast’.
Let’s keep his legacy alive. Together we continue Neale’s fight, moving towards a future without MND.
We Play On, for Neale.
Big Freeze 12 beanies can be purchased from the Fan Zone or roaming volunteers outside the stadium gates. Please note, stock is limited and will sell quickly.
To purchase a beanie online, visit fightmnd.org.au.
If a beanie isn’t for you – you can purchase a digital beanie here. Every digital beanie purchase is a tax-deductible donation that directly funds vital research and support programs for Australians living with MND and their families.
Match Day Timeline
4.45pm | Gates and Fan Zone open
6.04pm | Team entry
6.15pm | First siren
Quarter-time | Triple M’s Katie Lamb is our first WA Freeze dunkee, taking the plunge into the icy dunk tank in support of FightMND.
Half-time | The WA Freeze continues, with two more special guests taking the plunge at the main break. Stay tuned to our socials for the reveal!
Three-quarter time | Crown Kick to Win & AGL West Coast Wave – help build the energy for the final quarter!
Head to the Fan Zone on the western concourse on Level 1 (inside Gate D) from 4.45pm:
Purchase your Big Freeze 12 Beanie – available to buy in the Fan Zone and around the Optus Stadium precinct (limited stock)
Make your own Snow Globe!
Help us build the Big Freeze beanie with interactive finger-painting
Selected player signings from 5.15pm (subject to change)
Arts and crafts station – make your own sign or bracelet
Airbrush tattoos and face painting
Games galore – handball and kicking targets, cornhole, and reaction game
Triple M games and giveaways
Get a photo with Auzzie the Eagle at Aisle 101 (inside Gate A) from 5.00pm to 5.45pm (subject to change)!
Beat The Siren – exclusive food & beverage deals
Thanks to our partnership with Optus Stadium, enjoy more exclusive food and drink deals from gates open until the match begins.
Curtin raiser
Arrive early and watch our SEDA student curtain raiser. Entry for the curtain raiser is via Gate C from 3.30pm. Please note, all patrons must hold a valid ticket to the West Coast Eagles v Port Adelaide match to enter Optus Stadium for the curtain raiser.
Whopper Goal
Membership support on match day
The West Coast Eagles Membership Services team will be available at box offices B, C, and E on match days to assist with any questions. If you anticipate needing help with your tickets, we encourage you to arrive early to avoid delays.
There is no reason to miss a match due to a ticketing issue!
Please note that our phone lines are not staffed on weekends; however, we will monitor emails leading into match day and respond to any time-sensitive queries.
Public Transport is included in the cost of your match day ticket, with free travel on Perth’s buses and trains three hours either side of the match. If asked, please show your ticket to the driver or inspector.
Remember to plan your journey ahead of Sunday with Transperth’s Journey Planner.
Changes to pedestrian access
Due to the development of Perth Park, Perth’s premier entertainment and sporting precinct, the pedestrian path connecting Optus Stadium and Crown Perth through the park will be closed.
Pedestrian access to and from the stadium is via the Camfield Drive path, Riverside path or Victoria Park Drive path.
Gates will open at 4:45pm this match day. Gate C will open at 3:30pm for curtain raiser entry.
We recommend arriving early to avoid delays.
Reporting inappropriate behaviour
To report inappropriate or anti-social behaviour at Optus Stadium during an event, text the specific details (issue and location/seat number) to the Patron Assistant number at 0409 317 771.
Alternatively, report the incident immediately to stadium staff, security personnel, or the police.