Gameday Info - Force vs Brumbies - Saturday 14 February

Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 8:00 AM
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by Ben Somerford

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 2pm 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.

HBF Park Force map

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.

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

Train stations operating near HBF Park in Perth on Saturday night

East Perth Station

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

HBF Park Venue Map

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