Events Calendar 2026
Bulldog Pride have a variety of events we organise and attend. Please see below and where possible, RSVP to the Facebook event so we can plan for numbers
What’s On?
AFL Fixture Highlights
The Western Bulldogs AFL fixture is locked in, and that means opportunities for Bulldog Pride members to come together across the season.
Keep an eye out for:
- Key home games and marquee match-ups
- Pride-focused rounds and themed match days
- Opportunities for member meet-ups at games
We’ll be flagging games where Bulldog Pride will have a visible presence, so you can plan ahead and sit, stand, cheer and swear (lovingly) together.
🌈 AFLW Pride Round & Game-Day Activations
Pride Round remains a cornerstone moment for our club and our community.
What to expect:
- Group attendance opportunities for members
- Pride-focused visibility at games
- Potential pre-game or post-game social catch-ups
This is about being seen, being proud, and reminding the competition that inclusion is not optional, it’s elite performance.
IDAHOBIT 17th May
Pre game meet ups AFLM Games – TBA
Pre game meet ups AFLW Games – TBA
🤝 Member Events & Social Catch-Ups
We’re continuing to build connection beyond the scoreboard.
Planned and proposed activities include:
- Casual member meet-ups around games
- Community-led social events during the season
- Opportunities to connect with players, staff, and fellow members in inclusive spaces
Low pressure, high vibes. Come as you are.
📣 Advocacy, Inclusion & Club Updates
Bulldog Pride continues to work with the club to:
- Champion LGBTIQA+ inclusion across all levels of football
- Support safe, welcoming environments for members and fans
- Amplify community voices within the Bulldogs family
We’ll share updates as this work progresses so members stay informed and connected to the bigger picture.
JANUARY 2026
Midsumma Carnival Stall
Sunday 18th January
“Sports precinct” stalls, Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne
Midsumma Pride March: Fitzroy Street on Sunday 1 February 2026
Come and experience one of the biggest events on the Pride calendar.
Midsumma Pride March summons a chorus of voices from across our queer communities and makes them visible; embodying a raucous, shared song that tells us we’re here, we’ve got each others’ backs, and we’re not going anywhere.
The march kicks of at 10:30am and everyone is welcome to come and watch the parade go by!
Midsumma Victoria’s Pride Street Party
The 5th edition of Victoria’s Pride Street Party will be back on Sunday 8 February 2026 – a celebration of progress, love, and diversity!
Experience a full day of LGBTQIA+ art, live music, performances, community and culture, with stalls showcasing local treasures. Open to all – families, friends, and allies – there’s something for everyone, from morning to night.
Close off your Midsumma Festival season with this vibrant party and take over the streets
Sunday 2nd February, St Kilda
Pride March Save the Date
Do you know what the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation does?
Because we didn’t really realise how much they do until Amy & Wil from the Bulldog Pride collective hung out with a bunch of other supporter groups – including the Cheer Squad, East West Bulldogs, Former Players Association – at the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation Dinner on Tuesday.
We heard about the amazing work the Foundation is doing empowering young people, recent migrants and people from all walks of life in Victoria’s west through a range of programs promoting mental health, exercise, and social inclusion.
One of the Youth Leadership Project graduates told us about how students in Mildura advocated for gender-neutral bathrooms to make their trans classmates feel safe and not have to hold on for 6+ hours to go to the toilet. Isn’t that amazing? Talk about #RealStrength
We also saw Jason Johannisen and two of his Bulldog teammates modeling Socks of the West – the product of the WBCF’s Social Enterprise project.
Socks of the West was founded by several teenagers from Ballarat who participated in last year’s Youth Leadership Program. What started as a sock donation drive last year (they are the least donated item to charities, and biologically you need to cover your hands, head, and feet to keep warm at night – especially important if you’re sleeping rough in a cold place like Ballarat) has grown to a social enterprise where for every pair of sock purchased, a pair is donated to a homeless person.
Check out more of the amazing work our Club’s Community Foundation does here: http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/foundation
We couldn’t be prouder to be Bulldog.
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