Origin Footy Fest

Origin Footy Fest

FREE ENTRY for all, Origin Footy Fest is located at Stadium Park, outside Optus Stadium, and will include a mix of live entertainment, free activations, merchandise for purchase, local WA market stalls, Dan Does Footy Podcast (Friday 6pm), roving entertainment, and activations from AAMI, McDonald’s, Bunnings and Sportsbet.

Visit origin.afl for all the info.

TIMINGS

Friday 13 February: 3pm – 8pm

Saturday 14 February: 1:30pm – 5pm

WHAT'S ON

Dan Does Footy Live from the big stage

Come and watch Australia's #1 Sports podcast & creator channel Dan Does Footy LIVE and FREE on the big stage. From 6pm on Friday 13 February. Stadium Park, Optus Stadium.

Open Training

Open training will take place from 3.30pm on Friday, 13 February. Entry is via Gate D at Optus Stadium and free for fans to attend.

Please note: There is no public parking available onsite for open training. We recommend taking public transport to get to and from the stadium.

AAMI

Lucky Kick - attendees can test their kicking skills by aiming for the AAMI Centre Circle as the target for the chance to win tickets.

Please note: There is no public parking available onsite for open training. We recommend taking public transport to get to and from the stadium.

Macca's

Player Card Photobooth - attendees will be able to create their own personalized Player Card

Play and Win area – A range of activities, including plinko boards, handball games and spinny wheels, all offering the chance to win prizes, along with the iconic Macca’s swings.

Bunnings

Sausage sizzle and hat giveaway - attendees come down to the classic Bunning’s sausage sizzle where they will also be giving away Bunning’s straw hats.

AFL PLAY Zone

Free activities for families including a handball inflatable, colouring in, games and giveaways.

Seven

Seven Network will broadcast the match live on the amphitheatre screen on Saturday.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Learn about AFL sporting history by visiting the special WA Museum exhibit at Footy Fest.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Learn about AFL sporting history by visiting the special WA Museum exhibit at Footy Fest.

ORIGIN LOCKER ROOM

The Origin Locker Room pop-up store will provide fans with the opportunity to purchase all their merchandise for the big game, including a range from iconic WA streetwear brand Street X, a retro range from Mitchell and Ness, as well as products from Yeti, Sherrin and more. The Locker Room will be open Tuesday 10 February – Friday 13 February at Forrest Place.

AFL ORIGIN HUNT

The Origin Hunt kicks off on Wednesday of Origin week, an interactive scavenger hunt that takes fans to key locations in Perth City, while chasing the ultimate prize.

Fans will track down check points including Forrest Place and stop at various points along the way throughout Perth CBD and Optus Stadium, with daily spot prizes up for grabs.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Use the Transperth Journey Planner to plan your journey.

Note: The Midland line will be shut down between Bassendean and Midland from Thursday 22 January - Sunday 22 February 2026. Train replacement Route 901 will operate between Bassendean and Midland. Airport and Ellenbook Line services will continue to operate to timetabled services. For further information visit Transperth.