Bear Walk: Everything You Need To Know

Saturday 8 August is shaping up to be a landmark day for Bears supporters as we create a sea of red and black ahead of the final NRL game at HBF Park before it becomes the home of the Perth Bears in 2027.

Be among the first to purchase the Perth Bears inaugural jersey, then join Head Coach Mal Meninga, a team of drummers and hundreds of passionate supporters as we march together into HBF Park – the future Bear Pit of the Perth Bears!

Whether you’re sitting in the Bears Supporter Zone or elsewhere in the stadium, everyone is welcome to take part.

Event Schedule

9:00am Perth Bears inaugural jerseys on sale
11:30am Bear Walk begins
1:00pm Melbourne Storm v Manly Warringah Sea Eagles

Meeting Point

Brisbane Street Carpark
Corner of Brisbane Street and Stirling Street.
No registration is required.
Simply arrive before 11:30am and look for the Perth Bears crew.

What to Wear

Wear your Perth Bears gear with pride. Better yet, purchase your inaugural Perth Bears jersey before the walk and wear it as we march into the stadium together.

Who Can Join?

Everyone!

Bring your family, friends and fellow Bears supporters. The more red and black, the better.

The Walk

The Bear Walk is approximately 400 metres from the Brisbane Street Carpark to Gate 1  at  HBF Park.

Our supporters will be led by Head Coach Mal Meninga and a team of drummers as we make our way to the stadium together.

Travelling to the Game

We recommend travelling by public transport.

Travel is included with your match ticket. Plan your journey via the Transperth website.

Road Closures

 

Temporary road and parking changes will be in place to safely facilitate the Bear Walk.

  • Brisbane Hotel Car Park will be closed from 6:30am to 2:00pm.
  • Brisbane Street between Stirling Street and Beaufort Street will be Local Traffic Only from 6:30am to 11:00am, before closing to all traffic until 12:10pm.
  • From 11:30am to 12:10pm, additional closures will be in place on Brisbane Street (Beaufort Street to Bulwer Street) and Stirling Street (Brisbane Street to Bulwer Street).
  • Roads will progressively reopen from 12:10pm, with all roads reopened by 2:00pm.


Please allow extra travel time and, where possible, walk, cycle or catch public transport.

See You There!

This is more than a walk. It’s where the Perth Bears’ journey begins. Join thousands of supporters as we show the NRL that Western Australia is ready. Wear your colours, raise your voice and help us paint the streets red and black before kick-off.

With thanks to our Activation Sponsor City of Vincent.

FAQS

Do I need to register?

No. Just arrive at the Brisbane Street Carpark before 11:30am and join the walk.

Yes. Everyone is welcome to participate in the walk. Please note you’ll need a valid match ticket to enter HBF Park after the walk.

We recommend purchasing tickets in advance to avoid any delays on the day.

Tickets are available via Ticketmaster Tickets: Melbourne Storm v Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, Perth | Sat, 8 Aug 2026, 1:00 pm | Ticketmaster AU

Absolutely. Everyone is welcome on the Bear Walk.

 

No. Mal Meninga will be leading the Bear Walk to HBF Park and won’t be available for photos or autographs during the event.

With the exception of registered assistance animals, pets are not permitted on the Bear Walk or inside HBF Park.

Yes. The Bear Walk is open to everyone.

For safety reasons, bikes and scooters are not permitted as part of the walk.

Absolutely. We encourage supporters to bring Perth Bears flags and help create a sea of red and black, note that flags need to be 1 metre or smaller to enter HBF Park.

Email: info@perthbears.com.au

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