Catch a free bus to Mars Stadium for Western Bulldogs V Port Adelaide clash

Free shuttle bus services to and from Mars Stadium will operate once again this Sunday to assist footy fans get to the game with ease.

Thousands of footy fans are expected to attend the 3.20pm clash between Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide, with thousands more watching the game on free-to-air television.

More than 10,000 people attended the first match for premiership points between the Bulldogs and Power at Mars Stadium in 2017.

To accommodate crowds, and to make looking for a park less stressful, the City of Ballarat will provide free shuttle buses for footy fans attending Sunday’s game.

Free shuttle bus services The popular shuttle bus services will operate from the Ballarat Train Station from 1.30pm, running on a continuous loop to and from Mars Stadium up until the first bounce.

Patrons can then catch the free bus service back into the CBD from 5.15pm. This service will drop patrons off in Sturt Street, across from the Ballarat Town Hall.

A second free shuttle bus service will operate from Midlands Golf Club. The first bus service will depart for Mars Stadium at 1.30pm, with services every 20 minutes until approximately 3.50pm.

The buses will begin returning patrons to Midlands Golf Club from Mars Stadium at 5.15pm.

Both services will operate until patrons have dispersed.

Parking Parking and traffic conditions, including 40km/h zones around the stadium precinct, will take place on Sunday 29 July for the safety of footy fans and motorists.

Drivers are urged to utilise the hundreds of parking spaces available at C.E Brown Reserve and surrounding ovals. These parking spaces can be accessed from Dowling Street.

Patrons will have access to gates 1, 2 and 3 via a short walk.

Accessible parking will be available at the North Ballarat Sports Club which can be accessed via Creswick Road.

Angled parking will be available in Norman Street, and limited parking will also be available at the Ballarat Showgrounds (access via Creswick Road).

Footy-goers are also encouraged to take advantage of the car parks available at Midlands Golf Club and catch the free shuttle bus to Mars Stadium.

No parking will be available at the current Wendouree Sports and Events Centre of Norman Street, with works currently underway on the Ballarat Sports and Events Centre redevelopment.

Limited parking will also be available at will Broadhead Arena, off Creswick Road, however this location will be subject to weather conditions on the day.

Patron drop-off and pick-up zones While Creswick Road will remain open to traffic, patrons will not have access to parking along this stretch of road between Howitt and Norman Streets on game day. (With the exception of parking at Broadbent Arena)

This area will be set aside to accommodate buses, taxis and the patron drop-off and pick-up zones.

Two drop-off and pick-up zones have been set aside on Creswick Road, available to drivers looking to drop-off/pick-up family and friends.

Residents and businesses near Mars Stadium may be impacted by overflow parking. Short delays are expected, and road users are reminded to approach the area with caution.

City of Ballarat local laws parking enforcement staff will be circulating the area to ensure property access is available for businesses and residences.

Residents and visitors to Ballarat can view the interactive map online at: ballarat.vic.gov.au

Tickets Purchase your tickets to watch the Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide this Sunday via ticketmaster.com.au

Tickets will also be available at Mars Stadium on game day.