Match Day Guide: Adelaide City v Avondale FC

Adelaide City kicks off its 2026 Australian Championship campaign at home against Avondale FC on Friday 16 October at Adelaide City Park, Oakden. Here's everything you need for match day: tickets, getting there, gates, food and drink, merch and what's on for the kids.

Gates open at 6:00pm for a 7:00pm kick-off. Get in early, grab a bite and find your spot.

Match details

Round 1 of the Australian Championship group stage, and our first home match of the campaign.

Match Details

A2026 Australian Championship — Round 1

Adelaide City v Avondale FC

Friday, 16 October 2026

Kick-off 7.00pm

Adelaide City Park

Upgrades at Oakden

Adelaide City Park has had a match day upgrade for the Australian Championship:

• New East Grandstand: extra seating on the eastern side of the main pitch, provided by McMahon Services.

• PH8 Water Marquee: a new premium hospitality marquee on the eastern hill.

• New big screen: at the south-east corner of the main pitch, for replays and match updates.

• Upgraded speakers: a new sound system around the ground for match day announcements and atmosphere.

Tickets

Tickets for all Adelaide City home matches at Adelaide City Park are available online through Intix. Secure yours early to skip the queue on match day. After purchasing, log in to Intix and head to the Tickets tab to find your order, then simply show your ticket on your phone at the gate.

Looking to make a night of it? Premium hospitality is available in the PH8 Water Marquee. Contact the club for packages.

Getting there and parking

Adelaide City Park is on Hilltop Drive, Oakden, at the corner of Fosters Road. Parking on site is limited, so we recommend car-pooling, arriving early and allowing extra time to park before kick-off.

Car park	Enter from	Closest gate
North Parking	Hilltop Drive	North Gate
West Parking	Fosters Road	West Gate
West Gate Parking	Fosters Road, via the entry road	West Gate

Founders Only, Pokies Only, Team and Official + VIP parking are reserved and not available to the public. If the on-site car parks are full, please park legally on surrounding streets and be mindful of local residents.

Public transport: Adelaide Metro buses run nearby routes. Plan your trip at adelaidemetro.com.au

Entry gates

There are two public entry gates, and both open at 6:00pm.

• North Gate: off the north side of the venue, closest to North Parking and Hilltop Drive. The merch stand, Canteen and toilets are right inside.

• West Gate: off the west side, closest to the Fosters Road car parks. Boost Juice and Charlie's Bar are just inside.

  
  

Have your ticket ready on your phone to speed up entry.

What's on

Kids Zone. The artificial pitch, east of the main pitch, becomes a dedicated Kids Zone with three activity areas:

• Face Painting

• Adelaide City Community: mini goals and games run by our community team

• Foodland Supermarkets: inflatables

Look out for a special mascot appearance from Chemist Warehouse.

PH8 Water Marquee. Our premium hospitality marquee sits on the eastern hill beside the main pitch.

Coopers Garden. Grab a cold Coopers on the eastern hill with a view of the pitch.

Big Screen. Catch the replays on the big screen at the south-east corner of the main pitch.

Food and drink

There are six food and drink spots around the ground, numbered to match the venue map.

Number	Vendor	Location
1	Charlie's Bar	Beside the West Grandstand
2	Boost Juice	Just inside the West Gate
3	The Cannoli Box + Gelato Bello	North side, near the North Gate
4	Canteen: hot food, coffee and drinks	North side, beside the Cannoli Box
5	Vespa Catering + Pizze in Giro	Eastern hill, above the PH8 Water Marquee
6	Coopers Garden	Eastern hill, beside the PH8 Water Marquee

Alcohol is served responsibly, so please bring ID if you plan to buy a drink.

Merchandise

Show your colours. The ACFC Merch stand is just inside the North Gate, stocking [insert range, e.g. scarves, caps, jerseys]. Get in early for the best range.

Facilities

• Toilets: in the clubroom block beside the North Gate, plus portable toilets inside the West Gate and beside the East Grandstand.

• First aid: St John is on site, at the north-east corner of the venue near the Hilltop Drive access road. Ask any staff member if you need help.

• Seating: the West Grandstand and the new McMahon Services East Grandstand sit either side of the main pitch, with grassed areas on the eastern hill.

Venue map

Use the map to find your gate, car park, food and drink and the Kids Zone. The numbers match the food and drink list above.