What you need to know ahead of this weekend’s 2020/21 TIO NTFL Grand Final Day is right here!
COVID-19 Practices
If you are planning on coming to the footy this weekend, the advice regarding COVID-19 is to practice good hygiene, wash your hands thoroughly and if you are not feeling well, we ask you to please stay at home to ensure the health and wellbeing of all patrons. Remember you can live stream all the action - see YouTube links below.
Games and Live Stream Details
• 10:00am - TIO Stadium Oval 2 - Under 18 Girls Grand Final – Darwin Buffettes vs St Mary's: https://youtu.be/cex3LJSSMTo with commentary thanks to AFLNT.
• 11:00am - TIO Stadium - Men's Division 2 Grand Final - PINT vs Waratah: https://youtu.be/ylF2CW0YrvI with commentary thanks to AFLNT.
• 12:00pm - TIO Stadium Oval 2 - Under 18 Boys Grand Final - Nightcliff vs St Mary’s: https://youtu.be/iem3_6_nKaI with commentary thanks to AFLNT.
• 1:30pm - TIO Stadium - Men's Division 1 Grand Final - PINT vs Banks: https://youtu.be/b2QSPe426jY with commentary thanks to AFLNT.
• 4:00pm - TIO Stadium - Women's Premier League Grand Final – Darwin Buffettes vs PINT: https://youtu.be/2bXnWKLYj7U - one hour AFLNTv stream delay and commentary in partnership with NITV.
• 6:45pm - TIO Stadium - Men's Premier League Grand Final - St Mary's vs Nightcliff: https://youtu.be/yOuyy3uagP8 - one hour AFLNTv stream delay and commentary in partnership with NITV.
NITV Broadcasts
Sunday 21 March
3:45pm NTFL Men's Grand Final
Wednesday 24 March
9:40pm NTFL Men's Grand Final
Sunday 28 March
1:00pm NTFL Women's Grand Final
Ticketing information
There is no allocated grandstand seating; seats are available on a first-in policy.
Should any patrons wish to pre-purchase tickets to skip the ticket queue, please head to Ticketek to secure yours now!
Tickets are available at the gate on the day. Fans are encouraged to leave enough time for entry due to expected security/entry queues.
Ticket prices:
Adults – $17.00
Concession, including students – $11.00.
Child 10 - 17 years of age – $6.00
Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) – $35.00
Children under 10 – Free
NTFL Members & AFLNT Life Members – Free
Gate opening times
• Bonson Gate (airport end) – 8:30am
• Ah Mat Gate (McMillans Rd end) – 5.30pm
Key times (approx.) for the Women's Premier League Grand Final
3:45pm – Umpires enter playing arena
3:47pm – PINT run on
3:49pm – Darwin Buffettes run on
3:51pm – Linking of arms to say NO MORE to family violence
3:52pm – Welcome to Country performed by Jeanneen McLennan
3:54pm – National Anthem performed
3:58pm – Coin toss with team captains
4:00pm – First bounce
6:00pm – End of the game Presentation to commence
Key times (approx.) for the Men's Premier League Grand Final
6:26pm – Umpires enter playing arena
6:28pm – St Mary’s run on
6:30pm – Nightcliff run on
6:36pm – Linking of arms to say NO MORE to family violence
6:37pm – Welcome to Country performed by Ronald ‘Barney’ Quall
6:39pm – National Anthem performed by Felicity Lamberton
6:43pm – Coin toss with team captains
6:45pm – First bounce
7:30pm – Half time Hot100 Grand Final Sprint
8:45pm – End of the game Presentation to commence
Kantilla's Members' Bar
Kantilla's Members' Bar will open from 4:00pm on Saturday 14 March.
AFLNT and NTFL Members will only be allowed sign-in rights for one additional guest for NTFL Senior Grand Final Day.
In addition, AFLNT reserves the right to reduce the number of guests allowed and/or refuse entry if capacity does not permit. Please note all other terms and conditions apply; along with minimum dress standards. Children under 18 are permitted in Kantilla’s but must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Life Members' Lunch
The Life Members’ Luncheon will be held at 12:00pm on Saturday 20 March at the Michael Long Learning and Leadership Centre.
Invites have been distributed to life members, for any queries please contact the events team via aflntevents@afl.com.au
Premier League squads
A squad of 30 players is announced by the Men's and Women’s Premier League teams every Thursday leading into the weekend's games. See here for this week's squads.
Traffic conditions and car parking
Traffic control will be in place on Saturday 20 March 2021 from 3:00pm, and Abala Road will operate as a one-way road from this time.
With traffic control in place, things may take slower than usual and with heavy foot traffic in the area, patrons are encouraged to allow plenty of time and to walk carefully.
Please note the Ah Mat Gate (McMillans Rd end) car park is reserved for VIP guests with a valid pass. Some car parking at the Bonson Gate (airport end) is also reserved for pass holders, but all remaining car parks at this gate and those available around the Marrara Sporting Complex are on a first in best-dressed policy.
Please be mindful of where you park and obey all road rules and any restrictions. 
Transport to TIO Stadium via bus
The #3 public bus that departs/returns to Casuarina Interchange will follow the traffic direction around Abala Rd, making one stop outside the Bonson Gate (airport end) until the traffic conditions change at 3:00pm.
Any bus after 3:00pm will then do one drop-off and pick-up from the corner of Marrara Drive and Abala Road.
You can find timetable and route information here.
Social media
Keep up to date with all things NTFL related by following:
• Facebook: Northern Territory Football League
• Instagram: @aflnorthernterritory
Get the Grand Final Insight for only $3
Get all the team lists for the grand finals in a glossy coloured, limited edition run of the NTFL program. These are available for purchase for $3 from the staff working on the gate or at Kantilla's Members’ Bar.
Food, drinks and ATMs
There are public bar and kiosk facilities at TIO Stadium in multiple locations:
• Canteen – Level 2 Grandstand – all day from 9:00am
• Food stalls – TIO Oval 2 – from 9:00am
• Public Bar – Level 2 Grandstand – 12:00pm to 15 minutes into the last quarter of Men’s Premier League Grand Final
• Members’ Bar (Kantilla’s) – Level 3 indoors – 15.30pm till close
• Ah Mat and Bonson wing bars will open from 5.00pm
• Scoreboard Bar and canteen will open from 5.33pm
Most food and bar outlets have EFTPOS facilities, in addition to the standalone ATM located on Level 2 near the Public Bar and the ATM trailer facilities near the Bonson Gate
BasicsCard
You can now use your BasicsCard at the TIO Stadium canteen and for gate entry to TIO Stadium (this does not extend to purchases of memberships).
Public toilets
• Level 1 (outside TIO Stadium office)
• Level 2 (Maurice Rioli Grandstand)
• Level 3 (corporate guests only)
• General admin (behind the Family Friendly Area and behind TIO Stadium scoreboard)
Disabled access
Disabled access is via a lift near the TIO Stadium office (Bonson Gate entry) and seating with extra space is along the last row in the Maurice Rioli Grandstand.
Medical emergencies and anti-social behaviour at TIO Stadium
In the event of a medical emergency please flag down the closest staff member (in NTFL yellow or grey tops) who will be able to get the attention of the onsite St John Ambulance crew.
Anti-social behaviour and breaches of the Conditions of Entry are looked upon poorly by AFLNT officials.
Members of the public are encouraged to report incidents via text or phone to 0458 643 9930. There will also be security and police personnel that you can report to.
Smoking
TIO Stadium remains a smoke-free venue, however, patrons will have access to designated smoking areas at the Ah Mat Gate.
Emergency evacuation procedures
In the event of an emergency, an announcement will be made over the PA system.
If TIO Stadium needs to be evacuated, the Bonson, Ah Mat and scoreboard gates will be opened, and patrons will be directed to the safest route.
Passouts and refunds
It is highly unlikely that AFLNT will need to issue refunds, but all patrons are encouraged to keep hold of their ticket stubs. In the event of AFLNT rescheduling games, please follow the instructions issued by gate staff for information on pass outs/refunds.
Drawn Finals
There cannot be any draws in finals.
The scenario for Men's and Women’s Premier League can be read in the NTFL By-Laws (2020-21 Edition) rule 3.8. In short, the teams will play two five-minute periods of extra time before a 'golden point' scenario. The rule is very specific about coaches' access and teams changing ends.
The scenario for all other divisions can be read in the AFLNT Rules & Regulations (2020-21 Edition) rule 3.17. In short, the teams will have a five-minute interval at the end of the fourth quarter where they can be addressed by their coaches before they switch ends and will play until the first score is registered.
Extreme Weather Policy
When it comes to lightning and other weather events, the umpires and match managers are the ones who will determine the risk based on the appropriate national policies and guidelines.
If you hear five sirens, then please seek safe shelter immediately.
See here for a detailed explanation of the Extreme Weather (lightning) Policy and what might happen.
