Find out what's happening at HBF Park for Saturday’s Round 1 clash between the Western Force and the ACT Brumbies in the 2026 Swyftx Super Rugby Pacific season.
The game is a double-header with the Force facing the Brumbies in a 2pm curtain-raiser in Super Rugby Next Gen, before the SRP game from 4:35pm.
This clash is badged as ‘For The Love Of Rugby Game’, marking Valentine’s Day, Super Rugby’s 30th year anniversary and occurring almost 20 years to the day of the Force’s first-ever Super Rugby game in front of 37,000 fans at Subiaco Oval in 2006 against the Brumbies.
Match Details
HBF Park, Perth - Saturday 14 February
Western Force vs ACT Brumbies
Super Rugby Next Gen Round 2
Kick-off 1:50pm WST
Western Force vs ACT Brumbies
Swfytx Super Rugby Pacific Round 1
Kick-off 4:35pm WST
Gates info
Gate 1 open 1:45pm WST
All gates open 3:05pm WST
How To Get Tickets?
Tickets are available online through Ticketmaster via this link or on the gate.
What's Happening Around the Grounds?
Enjoy the following activities at the game:
🎨 FREE Force Airbrush tattoos
📝 Player signings + free posters
🎧 Gate 1 DJ
🤸♂️ Snap Fitness activation
🏰 Bouncy castle and obstacle course
📸 Adept interactive Photo Booth
🏉 Pass The Ball inflatables
🍕 Food and beverage stalls
Members Bars
For 2026 Force Members, there are two bars available exclusively to them; the Corner Post (gate 1) and the Line Break Lounge (East Stand). The Platinum Lounge (Clubhouse at back of West Stand) also available exclusively for Platinum Members.
Merchandise
Official Force merchandise will be available for purchase at the East Stand pod E232. Click 'n' collect is available from pod E232 for Round 1 only.
Half-Time Entertainment
Harvey Beef juniors
Retravision Catch For Cash
Force Cheer Crew
How To Get There?
HBF Park is only minutes from the Perth CBD with a number of public transport services. You can find your best route via bus, train or ferry on the Transperth website. On event days, your ticket to the event includes travel on all Transperth services for three hours before, during and for three hours after the event. Simply, show your tickets to the driver or inspector.
Please note the AFL State of Origin game is on at Optus Stadium on the same evening which may impact train operations. Check Transperth for info.
Important
Midland Line Shutdown – between 22 January and 22 February the Midland Line is shut between Bassendean and Midland. Train replacement buses are operating.
Getting to the event
- Those travelling to HBF Park from the east towards Perth on the Midland, Ellenbrook and Airport lines should use East Perth Train Station, these trains will run express to Perth from East Perth Station and not stop at Claisebrook between approximately 2.30pm and 4.30pm.
- Thornlie-Cockburn Line trains from Cockburn Central – the last train to stop at Claisebrook Station will be 2.57pm. Those travelling on the Thornlie-Cockburn Line towards Perth should change at Cannington Station to an Armadale Line train. Armadale Line trains will stop at Claisebrook Station.
From the event
- Trains on the Midland/Ellenbrook and Airport Line will be operating from Claisebrook Station to Perth Station.
- Thornlie-Cockburn Line trains to Cockburn Central will not leave from Claisebrook Station. Passengers should catch an Armadale Line train from Claisebrook Station and change to a Thornlie-Cockburn Line train at any station between Carlisle and Beckenham.
Passengers are encouraged to plan their journey before they travel using the Transperth Journey Planner.
A quick snapshot of the closest and best public transport services are as follows:
Bus stations near HBF Park in Perth
Lord St Before Murchison Tce
Beaufort St Before Bulwer St
Bus lines to HBF Park in Perth
Bus Routes (Lord St)
Morley Bus Station 46 and 48
Bayswater 41,43 & 44
Maylands 42
Bus Route (Railway Pde)
Bassendean 55
Bus Routes (Beaufort St)
Morley Bus Station 21 & 22
Mirrabooka Bus Station 67,68 & 69
*Note: Information is subject to change. Refer to the Transperth website for the latest updates.
Parking
Parking around HBF Park is very limited with most areas being restricted to residents only through the City of Vincent. Further information can be viewed on City of Vincent website regarding carparks within walking distance of the venue. We encourage all patrons to ensure they read street parking signs clearly.
For ACROD permit parking on Loton Park, visit: https://www.spacetoco.com/space/perth-wa-loton-park-parking
Taxi or Rideshare
The best area for drop off and pick up at HBF Park is on Wright St. Larger concert events will have additional pick up and drop off locations, please follow traffic management staff directions.
Entry Gates
Use the map to find your way around HBF Park, and enter via the gate listed on your ticket.
Venue Map
