The excitement kicks off in Rundle Mall
It's all hitting fever pitch in Rundle Mall, as we celebrate the return of the AFL Gather Round for 2025! Across the Gather Round weekend, from Thursday 10 - Sunday 13 April, tackle footy fun with a line-up of exciting events throughout Rundle Mall for this Festival of Footy. To help you make the most of this exciting weekend, we're opening 'til 6pm on Saturday 12 April, so that you can shop for longer and later!
Find it all in Rundle Mall this Gather Round
Immerse yourself amongst the action of Gather Round, as it officially takes over the city. Play on after the siren and go for goal, as you pass the AFL goal posts marking both entrances of the Mall, before making your way through to witness the giant 9.5-metre tall inflatable Sherrin football, standing proudly in the Gawler Place intersection!
Get In On It @ Rundle Mall
The AFL is bringing the energy of Gather Round to Rundle Mall with Get In On It – an immersive AFL fan zone packed with footy culture, interactive games, and shareable moments.
Leading the charge is their footy-inspired barber shop, where fans can freshen up their look with bold cuts that celebrate the game. Soak up the atmosphere with live DJ beats each day, providing the tunes for your trip to the Fan Zone. Jump into the 360° photobooth, put your skills to the test in the LED Footy Space Invaders handball game, and take aim at their giant football darts challenge.
With surprise AFL and AFLW player appearances, exclusive merch experiences, and prizing up for grabs all weekend, this is the must-visit destination during Gather Round.
Free, fun, and full of footy – come Get In On It @ Rundle Mall.
What's happening for AFL Gather Round in the Mall
Gather Round is bringing the energy to Rundle Mall, for a jam-packed line up of excitement and footy fun for the weekend. Whether you're cheering your team on watching the big screen, showing your skills off, or meeting and greeting with an SA hero, don't miss out on the festivities in Rundle Mall.
- The AFL Store Merchandise Container: Need to get all your gear so you look like you have some idea? Stop past the AFL Store merch pop-up to pick up all the scarves, hats, beanies, and clothing that you'll need to cheer your team on with!
- Farmers Union Iced Coffee Chill Out Zone: Fuel up this Gather Round at the Farmers Union Iced Coffee Chill Zone! Pick up an ice cold FUIC to enjoy whilst you peruse a selection of their iconic merch range. Two legends come together for a Gather Round special, with Adelaide Crows hero Rory Sloane dropping past from 2pm - 3pm on Thursday 10 April for a meet and greet with local fans!
- rebel Sport Fan Zone: Get game day ready for Gather Round at the rebel Fan Zone, located under the Gawler Place Canopy all weekend long. Catch live matches on the big screen, buy and personalise your AFL gear, get your face painted in your teams colours, and soak up the ultimate footy experience with rebel Sport.
- MG x AFL Gather Round Skill Tester: Put your skills to the test! Try out your handball prowess at the MG x Port Adelaide Football Club car, located outside of Hotel Richmond. Scan the QR code to go in the draw to WIN the brand new MG ZS Hybrid+ car, jam-packed with Port Adelaide prizes.
- CC's Football Bandwagon: Your favourite chips have teamed up with another tasty name, synonymous with footy - Four 'N Twenty! Stop past the CC's pop-up for your chance to WIN some instant prizes (or simply just to jump on the bandwagon!).
- Chemist Warehouse Liquid IV: Footy is thirsty work! What better place to stop past than the Chemist Warehouse Liquid IV activation? Test your handball skills, snap a photo at their photo wall, and grab yourself a sample of Liquid IV to quench your thirst, and leave you feeling utterly refreshed.
Hungry for the win?
Feeling peckish before or after the game for something a little sweet? Treat yourself to one of these tasty delights from our Rundle Mall regulars for a sugar hit:
- Blondie's Bakehouse
- The Cannoli Box Co.
- C9 Chocolate & Gelato
- Crushes Chocolate Strawberries
