Game Day Guide: Preliminary Final at City Oval
It all comes down to this.
The Box Hill Hawks return home to Box Hill City Oval for a massive VFL Preliminary Final clash against Essendon, with a spot in the Grand Final on the line.
With the match officially SOLD OUT, City Oval is set to be packed with brown and gold for one of the biggest games of the season.
VFL: Box Hill Hawks vs Essendon
Preliminary Final
Bounce: 11:05 AM
Gates Open: 10:00 AM
The Hawks and Bombers will go head-to-head with a place in the VFL Grand Final up for grabs.
With no second chances and everything on the line, we’re calling on every Hawks fan with a ticket to get there early, bring the noise and get behind the boys from the opening bounce.
🎟️ TICKETS & ENTRY
This match is officially SOLD OUT.
There will be no tickets available for purchase at the gate. Only patrons with a valid ticket should make their way to the venue.
With a capacity crowd expected, supporters are strongly encouraged to arrive early and allow plenty of time to enter the ground before the first bounce.
Gates open: 10:00 AM
First bounce: 11:05 AM
There will be three entry points available around Box Hill City Oval:
- Gate 1 – near the Southern Pavilion
- Gate 2 – along the southern side of the ground, near Middleborough Road
- Gate 3 – northern end of the ground, accessible from Middleborough Road
Check out the Game Day Map below before arriving to familiarise yourself with the entry points and facilities around the ground.
🚙 PARKING & GETTING TO THE GROUND
With a sold-out crowd expected, parking around Box Hill City Oval will be extremely limited.
Supporters are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and use public transport where possible.
Parking
- Laburnum Station car park
- Public Car Park – 5 Watts Street, Box Hill
- Harrow Street car park – 2–10 Harrow St
- Public Car park – 835 Whitehorse Rd
👕 HUGE HAWKS MERCH SALE
Don’t miss our huge Hawks merchandise sale happening at City Oval!
There’ll be plenty of brown and gold gear up for grabs, making it the perfect opportunity to stock up and grab a bargain before settling in for the Preliminary Final.
With a sold-out crowd, we recommend arriving early to check out the range before the first bounce.
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
Food trucks will be on site, with plenty of options available for supporters throughout the day.
There will also be food and beverage facilities and bars located around the ground, so there’ll be plenty of places to grab something to eat or drink while enjoying the footy.
🏟️ FACILITIES
Patrons are NOT permitted to enter the playing field at any stage during the breaks. We ask all supporters to remain within the designated spectator areas throughout the match.
NO dogs are permitted inside or on Box Hill City Oval.
Please follow all venue signage and directions from staff throughout the day.
For the comfort of all patrons, facilities will be available around City Oval throughout the day, including:
- Food trucks and food outlets
- Bars
- Toilet facilities
- Accessible toilet facilities
- First Aid
- Merchandise
- Multiple entry gates
Please note that redevelopment works are continuing at City Oval, with a designated construction zone along the Bolton Street side of the ground. Patrons should follow all signage and remain within designated spectator areas.
📍 GAME DAY MAP
With a capacity crowd and plenty happening around City Oval, make sure you check the Game Day Map below before arriving.
The map highlights the three entry gates, food and beverage locations, bars, toilets, accessible facilities, First Aid and the construction zone, helping you find your way around the venue on the day.
💛 PRELIMINARY FINAL FOOTY AT CITY OVAL
A sold-out City Oval. A Preliminary Final. A spot in the Grand Final on the line.
We need every Hawks fan in full voice and behind the boys from the moment they run out.
Get there early. Wear your brown and gold. Bring the noise.
See you at City Oval. Go Hawks!
