Ballarat wakes up Green and Black

A total of 100 scarves were placed around the city, paired with special notes and free tickets to Saturday’s match.

Ballarat businesses have gotten on board the exciting surprise gesture, with the scarves and tickets found at local McDonalds stores, 61 Design and Haymes Paint.

City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Daniel Moloney urged local residents to get behind the sea of Green and Black at Mars Stadium this weekend.

“Western United is not only our adopted A-League soccer team – we want them to feel like Mars Stadium is their Ballarat fortress with the local community right behind them waving their green and black scarves in the air,” Cr Moloney said.

“Having an A-League game at Mars Stadium – which includes the current ladder leaders in Western United – is yet another big coup for Ballarat’s flagship stadium and the elite sporting events it can host as our post-pandemic sporting recovery continues to gain massive momentum.”

Supporters will have the opportunity to watch United play in Ballarat for the first time since May 2021, with the squad returning home to Ballarat for a blockbuster Isuzu UTE A-League Men clash against Newcastle Jets on Saturday.

Western United General Manager Marketing and Media Chloe Alsop said the initiative was a bit of fun for the people of Ballarat.

"We've known since season one that the people of Ballarat are behind us, so now is the time to show support and let the team hear the noise on Saturday at Mars Stadium.

"Football is about having fun, so we thought we'd bring some of that spirit to the people of Ballarat by surprising them with their own piece of green and black to take home.

"The scarf is synonymous with football and we want to see everyone on Saturday with the green and black around their neck."

There will be plenty of other exciting giveaways, McDonald’s vouchers and a great offer with Haymes Paint as well as activities around the ground on the match day, with face painting, roaming performers and competitions to make it a spectacular day out at the football.

Secure your tickets now and make it a weekend out in Ballarat with Western United, with plenty of entertainment on show.

Details on the Ballarat Superpass can be found here.
 

Next Match Details:  
Western United vs Newcastle Jets 
Saturday 5 March 
Mars Stadium, Ballarat 
Kick-off: 3:05pm