On AFL Grand Final Public Holiday Eve, Dan Does Footy takes over Margaret Court Arena for the biggest live podcast event in Australian and New Zealand history.
Dan Does Footy Live will feature very special guests, huge moments, fan interaction, surprise acts and arena-scale production designed to turn Grand Final weekend into a full-blown festival of footy.
The biggest podcast in Australia deserves the biggest live show yet. So, we’re delivering it.
Grand Final Weekend. Margaret Court Arena. Footy at its absolute loudest.
Running Times
- Gates Open: TBC
- Gate 1 (via Tanderrum Bridge)
- Gate 3 (via Garden Square)
- Start Time: 7:00 pm
- Event Concludes: TBC
Note: Times are approx. and subject to change without notice.
Important Event Information
- There are several options for your journey to Margaret Court Arena:
- Public transport is the quickest and easiest option. Before you attend, plan ahead and allow extra travel time for any major disruptions.
- Parking is available at the Eastern Plaza Car Park (Entrance D, Olympic Boulevard). We strongly recommend pre-booking as drive-up spaces are subject to availability. Bookings close at midnight the night before the event.
- Note: Accessible parking must be pre-booked via Ticketek. We strongly recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.
- To ensure a smooth entry into the venue, download your tickets to your digital wallet before arriving.
- Bags must be A4 size or smaller, and larger bags are not permitted.
- Cloaking is available via the Information Desk at Door 7, or Show Court 3. Any prohibited items listed in the venue Conditions of Entry will not be accepted for cloaking.
- All retail outlets are cashless. Any transactions must be made using a credit or debit card.
- If you have purchased a VIP package, the event promoter will be in contact with details regarding your experience.
Note: Events may contain sequences of flashing lights, lasers, strobes, haze and pyrotechnics which may affect photosensitive guests, and those with other medical conditions.
Plan Your Visit
Dan Does Footy
Australian sports podcast Dan Does Footy delivers unfiltered AFL commentary, weekly analysis and chaotic humour built around Dan Gorringe’s distinctive voice and perspective. He could have been anything, but instead, he chose to be a below-average AFL footballer for 7 years. Now he gives that same effort to listeners, offering unqualified and honest insights into everything AFL and beyond. This is footy but not like you know it.
The podcast breaks down matches, players and club storylines with raw opinions, entertainment and fan-driven discussion. It blends analysis with personality-led storytelling, creating a format that feels irreverent and direct. With a growing audience and strong engagement across platforms, Dan Does Footy continues to carve out a unique space in Australian sports media.
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