The fixture
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The event
About this event
BIG SHOW AT LAKESIDE
Join us at Lakeside Stadium for a massive day of football as South Melbourne hosts Preston in a huge clash between two giants of Victorian Football.
🎟️ TICKET PRICING
• Adults: $20
• Students / Pensioners / Concession: $15
• Children 12 & under: FREE (ID required)
🏟️ ENTRY INFO
• South Fans – Enter via Futsal Entrance or Gate 2 (pre-purchased tickets opens at 2pm)
• Season Pass & Hellas Gold Holders – Futsal Entrance
• South VIPs – Futsal / VIP Entry
• Preston Fans (Pre-paid Only) – Gate 1 only (opens at 2PM)Preston fans attempting to enter via Futsal or Gate 2 will be denied entry. Post-game, 15-minute Preston fan exit window.
🚨 ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY
• No flares, instruments, flags, or projectiles
• No face coverings (excluding medical masks)
• No pass outs
• Antisocial or offensive behaviour will not be tolerated
👮♂️ SECURITY NOTICE
• CCTV, Face ID, and perimeter monitoring in full operation
• Bag checks and security presence across the venue
• Follow all staff instructions and show respect to volunteers, FV officials, security, and police
🎫 TICKETS EXPECTED TO SELL FAST – SECURE YOURS NOW
Date
Sat 18 Jul 2026
Start time
03:15 PM
Entry
Reserved seating
Up to 4 tickets per order
Before you go
Getting there
Lakeside Stadium
33 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park, Victoria, 3206
By train
Anzac
29 minute walk.
By bus
Anzac Station/St Kilda Rd
22 minute walk.
Parking
31-36 Aughtie Dr Parking
3 minute walk.
Costs approximately $7 on event days, based on information from September 2026. It usually fills about 30 minutes before doors open. Try Lakeside Stadium Car Park.
Timetables and parking charges can differ on public holidays, so it is worth checking before you travel.