Fremantle Oval to host WAFL Grand Final

Fremantle Oval has been announced as the venue for the 2020 WA Football League Grand Final.

The historic ground will host the WAFL Grand Final, along with the Colts and Reserve Grand Finals on Sunday 4 October.

Other events planned for the day include a fan march along Freo’s famous Cappuccino Strip before the game and a live site at the Esplanade Reserve so people who can’t get into the ground can still experience the Grand Final atmosphere.

Local businesses will be encouraged to fly the colours of the two competing teams and offer special footy-themed deals throughout the day.  

Fremantle Mayor Brad Pettitt said the City was delighted to be hosting WA footy’s biggest day at the historic Fremantle Oval.

“Fremantle has a great footballing history and is spiritual home of football in WA in many ways, so there’s no better place to host the WAFL Grand Final than Freo Oval,” Mayor Pettitt said.

“I’m confident the Fremantle community and local businesses will embrace this event and make it a day for all footy fans to remember.

“Who could forget the day when thousands of people turned the Cappuccino Strip into a sea of purple when the Dockers made their first AFL Grand Final in 2013.

“There’ll be lots of things to see and do before and after the game, so everyone should come on down, celebrate WA footy and have a great day out in Freo.”

WA Football Commission Executive Manger – WAFL & Football Operations Scott Baker said Fremantle Oval would provide the perfect stage for the WAFL’s biggest event of the year. 

“It’s really exciting to see the Grand Final return to a WAFL venue in 2020,” he said.

“Due to financial constraints and only having the ability to host two games, Optus Stadium was not seen as a viable option in hosting this year’s Grand Final.”

“The joint proposal by the City of Fremantle, the South Fremantle Football Club and local businesses will ensure this iconic WA sporting event creates a fantastic and memorable experience for WAFL fans. 

“We look forward to working together to announce all the details of the event as they are finalised in the coming weeks.”

South Fremantle Football Club CEO Cameron Britt said he was thrilled to be hosting the major event.

“The South Fremantle Football Club is incredibly proud to have supported the City of Fremantle, and the broader Fremantle business community, in bringing the 2020 Optus WAFL Grand Final to Fremantle Community Bank Oval,” he said.

“We are thrilled by the decision, given the remarkably deep football roots that exist in Fremantle, plus the upside of having such a historic ground in the middle of a vibrant City with so many great venues and eateries for families and young people.”