The AFL Community Series in Ballarat

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19 Jan 2026

Three AFL pre-season games, six Victorian teams, three massive days! Plus keep scrolling for great footy deals ⬇⬇⬇

Ballarat's Mars Stadium is set to host three footy matches as part of the 2026 AFL Community Series:

Gates open for the Friday game at 3pm and the weekend games at 2pm.

Enter via Gate 1 on Creswick Rd.

Transport & parking

  • Angled parking available on Norman St and Creswick Rd.
  • Accessible parking at North Ballarat Sports Club (entry via Creswick Rd). Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
  • Mars Stadium is serviced by PTV bus route #30 with a stop on Creswick Rd.
  • Due to current construction works, there will be no access to Mars Stadium via North #2 Oval (Frank Bourke Oval).
The Ballarat Wildlife Park's keepers (and kangaroos!) are super excited for the city's upcoming AFL games

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