Footy’s Kids Go Free Month initiative to return in 2023

By Georgia Tacey

Jun 9, 2023

Kids watch footy for free: Children have the opportunity to attend AFL matches for free during rounds 16-19 of the 2023 season. Photo by Rodney Braithwaite

Children across Australia will have the opportunity to attend AFL matches for free during rounds 16-19 of the 2023 season as part of the AFL’s Kids Go Free Month initiative.

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Children aged 14 years and under will have free entry to AFL matches between June 29 and July 23, to align with the Term 2 school holidays nationwide, so families will be able to save up to $28 for a junior ticket at various stadiums across the country.

Kids of all ages can enjoy the family-focused activities that will be on offer on their match day, including entertainment, footy inflatables, meet-and-greets with club mascots, the dedicated Fan Zone experience, face-painting, jugglers and more.

AFL executive general manager customer and commercial Kylie Rogers said Kids Go Free Month was a perfect activity for families to enjoy during the school holidays.

“The AFL is committed to making our game accessible for everyone to enjoy, so we’re proud to bring back Kids Go Free Month to help ease the cost-of-living pressures for families across the country,” she said.

“There’s nothing quite like getting your friends and families together and soaking up the exciting atmosphere that only live footy can provide, so I’d encourage footy fans of all ages to snap up a ticket to get amongst all the action these school holidays.”

Tickets for matches at the MCG and Marvel Stadium for rounds 16-23 will go on sale at 10am for club members and 3pm for the general public on Thursday, June 8.