Gameday Info - Force vs Blues - Saturday 21 February

Tue, Feb 17, 2026, 1:00 AM
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by Ben Somerford

Find out what's happening at Arena Joondalup’s HIF Health Insurance Oval for Saturday’s Round 2 clash between the Western Force and the Blues in the 2026 Swyftx Super Rugby Pacific season.

The game will be a ‘Force in the North’, linking the Club to the community with the first-ever Super Rugby game played at Joondalup. HBF Park is unavailable due to the upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

Match Details

HIF Health Insurance Oval, Arena Joondalup, Perth - Saturday 21 February

Force Members must purchase tickets for the Round 2 game at Joondalup which isn't included in 2026 Memberships. Purchase here

Joondalup map

Western Force vs Blues

Swfytx Super Rugby Pacific Round 2

Kick-off 4:35pm WST

Gates info

Gates open 3:05pm WST (Les Fong Gates)

How To Get Tickets?

Tickets are available online through Ticketmaster via this link or on the gate. 2026 Force Members must purchase tickets for this game (entitled to 10% discount, check emails for link), with 2026 Memberships priced for six games and reduced in price pro rata.

What's Happening Around the Grounds?

The Fan Zone will be located on the eastern bank for this game, with the following activations;

🎨 FREE Force Airbrush tattoos

📝 Player signings + free posters

🎧 Gate 1 DJ

🏰 Bouncy castle and obstacle course

📸 Adept interactive Photo Booth

🏉 Pass The Ball inflatables

🍕 Food and beverage stalls

Members Bars

There will be no Members Bars at the venue for this game.

Merchandise

The Force will have a Merchandise marquee inside the venue, turning right after entry via the Les Fong Gate. See above map for location.

Half-Time Entertainment

Harvey Beef juniors

Retravision Catch For Cash

Force Members must purchase tickets for the Round 2 game at Joondalup which isn't included in 2026 Memberships. Purchase here

How To Get There?

The venue is a 25-minute drive from Perth’s CBD, heading north up the Mitchell Freeway.

The venue is approximately 1.5km from the Joondalup railway station, about 15-20 minutes by foot. Buses run regularly from the train station and surrounding suburbs. To see the timetable visit Transperth.

Parking

Parking around the venue is very limited. There are 1,000 parking spaces at the venue including disabled and motorbike bays. Bicycle racks are located by the entrance to secure your bike. A parking fee may apply during major events.

Entry Gates

There will be only one gate open, in the south-west corner of the venue, beside the West Perth Football Club and grandstand.

Can I bring camping chairs?

Low back camping chairs and picnic blankets are allowed to be brought onto the grass banks at Arena Joondalup. However, picnic trolleys are not allowed onto the grounds.

Venue Map

Arena Joondalup

Force Members must purchase tickets for the Round 2 game at Joondalup which isn't included in 2026 Memberships. Purchase here

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