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2026 All-Abilities football showcase back at GMHBA Stadium

19 March 2026

AFL Barwon’s All Abilities football showcase is back at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday 11 April from 2.30pm.

AFL Barwon and Kardinia Park Stadium Trust (KPST) are delighted to be partnering on the 2026 event which will see four games across the afternoon. Entry is free and the teams playing on the day are Geelong West Giants, Newtown & Chilwell, Newcomb, St Joseph's and Bell Park.

AFL Barwon’s All-Abilities Football Netball League provides equal opportunities for individuals with varying abilities to take part in the game in a fun, safe, and inclusive environment. This competition is designed to ensure that everyone can enjoy playing, develop their skills, and be part of a supportive team.

More than just sport, All-Abilities competitions help build confidence, friendships, and a strong sense of belonging, creating a space where every participant feels valued.

Sean Atkinson, Commercial Partnerships & Communication Manager said “being able to play round 1 of the All-Abilities competition at GMHBA Stadium is a really special moment for everyone involved. We’re incredibly grateful to the naming rights partner Kardinia Park Stadium Trust for their support in making this possible. It provides an outstanding opportunity for our participants to experience the game on a premier stage, and it’s something the players consistently describe as a highlight of their season”

KPST is a Major Partner of the All-Abilities Football Netball League since 2024. Gerard Griffin, Chief Executive Officer KPST said “we’re excited to be welcoming the participants in the All-Abilities games onto GMHBA Stadium once again in 2026. Providing opportunities for our community to be out on the field is a key commitment of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan, and partnering with AFL Barwon on this initiative is a highlight on our calendar.” 

Gates open on Saturday 11 April at 2.30pm.

  • 3:00pm - Matches 1 and 2 (non-contact) - simultaneously on the GMHBA Stadium field.
  • 3:45pm - Match 3 (contact)
  • 4:45pm - Match 4 (contact)

About Kardinia Park Stadium Trust 

Kardinia Park Stadium Trust (KPST) manages Victorian Government land in Geelong, which includes GMHBA Stadium, Geelong Sports Museum, Geelong Cricket Club rooms, Sports House and Barwon Regional Cricket Centre. 

KPST exists to inspire moments of connection and joy through sport, entertainment and community activities, with an overarching objective of contributing to the economic, community, and liveability benefits to Geelong and the broader region.

In 2024/25, GMHBA Stadium generated more than $190 million in social and economic value, 1,200 direct and indirect full-time equivalent jobs for the Victorian economy and hosted more than 480,000 visitors across 44 on-field events. The stadium was utilised 286 days of the financial year and the playing surface is considered the most utilised in Australia as it home to training sessions for the Geelong Football Club programs. The list of world class events at the stadium saw 190,000 visitors from outside the local region travel to Geelong to experience the elite venue. Within our community program, more than 21,000 local participants took part in five dedicated community events at the stadium.

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