Matildas v Colombia at GMHBA Stadium: Wednesday 2 December 2026, 7:35pm, Tickets, Getting There and Entry Rules (Geelong, VIC)

The CommBank Matildas play Colombia at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong on Wednesday 2 December 2026, with kick-off at 7:35pm, and the stadium says there is no general public parking at its major events, so the train to South Geelong Station, 450 metres away, or a bus along Moorabool Street is the plan to start from.

This guide collects what the official sources say so far: the stadium’s event page, its Getting here page and venue FAQs, its conditions of entry, and Football Australia’s announcement of the match. The stadium has not yet published match-specific details such as gate times, so those are listed as not yet confirmed rather than guessed. For a longer walk-through of the venue, see the guide to getting to GMHBA Stadium (Kardinia Park).

When and where is Matildas v Colombia in Geelong?

The stadium’s event page lists Australia v Colombia on Wednesday 2 December 2026 at 7:35pm and says “The Matildas are back at GMHBA Stadium!”. Football Australia’s announcement gives the same kick-off time, 7:35pm AEDT, and names GMHBA Stadium, Geelong, as the venue.

Detail	What the official sources say
Date	Wednesday 2 December 2026
Kick-off	7:35pm AEDT
Venue	GMHBA Stadium (Kardinia Park), Geelong
Series	Second and final match against Colombia, after the opening fixture in Canberra
Broadcast	Paramount Australia is the broadcast partner; the match schedule lists Network 10 and Paramount+
Gates	Not yet published

Football Australia says it is the Matildas’ first game in Victoria since December 2024, the third time the national team has played in Geelong, and the first time it has faced South American opposition in the city. It describes the series as part of the team’s preparation for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027.

How do I buy tickets to Matildas v Colombia?

Through Ticketmaster. Football Australia’s announcement says tickets are available at Ticketmaster, and gave these on-sale times, all now past:

Sale	Time
FA+ Members exclusive presale	12pm AEDT, Friday 9 October 2026
Football Australia account holders’ presale	12pm AEDT, Monday 12 October 2026
General public on sale	4pm AEDT, Monday 12 October 2026

The stadium’s venue FAQs say major events use a ticketing provider, either Ticketmaster or Ticketek, and that you should read which agency has been engaged. They warn that tickets bought from another service, such as Viagogo, eBay, Gumtree or scalpers, may be fake, void or cancelled. Ticketmaster is listed on 13 61 00. The FAQs also say event-day tickets can be bought at Gate 1 (Polly Farmer), Gate 5 (Bernie Smith) and Gate 13 (Bob Davis), with gate sales updated on the event page. Whether any tickets will be left to sell at the gates for this match is not yet published.

The FAQs say to download your ticket to your mobile phone before arriving, to avoid delays, and that GMHBA Stadium is now a cashless venue, so bring a card or phone for food and drink.

Can I park at GMHBA Stadium for the Matildas?

Not as a general visitor, going by the stadium’s own wording for its major events. Its venue FAQs say there is no general public parking available for events. Australian Disability Parking permit holders will have access to limited parking at Gate B6. The Getting here page says free parking is available throughout the Kardinia Park precinct on non-major event days, and for major event days it says to see the event-specific information. The Matildas page has not yet added any parking information.

How do I get there by train?

The Getting here page says Geelong is approximately one hour from Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station, with Geelong Railway Station 1.8 kilometres north of the stadium and South Geelong Station 450 metres to the east. It adds that V/Line may provide additional services on major event days and tells patrons to check the V/Line and Public Transport Victoria websites. No extra services for 2 December have been announced as of 7 November 2026; V/Line’s service changes page is the place they would appear.

On fares, the stadium’s FAQs say public transport is free in Victoria until 31 May and that fares will be halved for the remainder of 2026. That wording appears to have been written before the end of May.

Which buses and roads are affected?

Question	What the stadium’s FAQs say
Bus stops	Public bus stops are on Moorabool Street, directly opposite Gate 5 (Bernie Smith, river end) and Gate 1 (Polly Farmer, city end)
Bus routes	Subject to change with road closures on Moorabool Street, implemented for specific major events; monitor the Kardinia Park website
Road closure	A section of Moorabool Street will be closed 60 minutes before the event and 30 minutes after
Speed limits	Roads around the stadium and precinct have speed reductions for the entire event day
Taxi rank	On Verner Street at the end of the event, outside the Moorabool Street closure; taxis can be booked on 131 008

These are the stadium’s rules for major events in general. Whether the closure and bus changes will apply to the Matildas match in exactly this form has not been published.

What can I not bring into GMHBA Stadium?

The stadium’s conditions of entry list prohibited and restricted items, and everyone and their belongings are screened before entering. The list is described as non-exhaustive, and includes:

• alcohol, glass bottles, cans and other breakable containers
• flares, fireworks, knives, laser pointers and smoke bombs
• skateboards, scooters, bicycles and similar recreational equipment
• musical instruments and noise makers, including whistles, horns, drums and vuvuzelas
• drones, and professional cameras and tripods without accreditation
• confetti, balloons and other inflatable items
• chairs and stools
• large bags, prams, eskies and coolers that do not fit safely under the seat
• flag poles that are not plastic or wood or are longer than 1.5 metres, and signs or banners with offensive, political, racial or unauthorised commercial material

Umbrellas must be stored under a seat, and smoking, including vaping, is not allowed anywhere in the stadium. Customers under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and concession ticket holders must show valid identification at the ticket box and turnstile.

What accessibility help is there?

The venue FAQs describe these arrangements for major events:

Need	What the stadium says
Accessible parking	Australian Disability Parking permit holders have limited parking at Gate B6
Pick-up and drop-off	Ubers and taxis for people with accessibility needs can use Gate A2 for collection
Entry	A dedicated accessible entry lane at Gate 1 and Gate 13; Gates 5 and 8 have a combined accessible and express lane
Assistance animals	Certified guide, hearing, assistance and trainee support animals are welcome
Facilities	Two Changing Places facilities, a sensory room, a multi-faith room, a parents’ room and hearing loops in nominated rooms
Getting around	Free accessible travel buggies, no booking needed

To discuss access needs before the match, the stadium asks you to email enquiries@kardiniapark.vic.gov.au.

What is still to be confirmed?

As of 7 November 2026 the stadium’s event page for the match carries a headline, the date and time, and a ticket link. It does not yet give gate opening times, parking or drop-off arrangements, bus changes, the Moorabool Street closure or any extra trains. This guide will be updated when they are published.

Sources

• Kardinia Park Stadium Trust — Australia v Colombia (checked 7 November 2026)
• Football Australia — CommBank Matildas return to Victoria for Colombia blockbuster
• Kardinia Park Stadium Trust — Getting here
• Kardinia Park Stadium Trust — Venue FAQs
• Kardinia Park Stadium Trust — Conditions of entry
• V/Line — Service changes

Featured image: GMHBA Stadium outside sign, May 2019 (photo: Allied45 / CC BY-SA 4.0) (text added)

OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Football Australia, the CommBank Matildas, Kardinia Park Stadium Trust or Ticketmaster. Match-day arrangements can change; check the official pages above and the signs on the day.