South Australia's Footy Festival: Explore SA App

0:00It's March 30th, this is Adelaide News Today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Cory with the story. Footy fans in South Australia are about to get up close and personal with AFL Gather-Round, packing in more than two dozen open training sessions, clinics and player meetups across the state. All 18 clubs will be in action, turning the weekend into a full festival of footy that stretches way beyond the matches. Kicking things off right on time with the event is the new Explore South Australia app, dropping now on Apple and Google Play. It pulls together game schedules, club appearances and all the fan events in one spot, plus maps, nearby eats, and even an AI chatbot to plan your perfect trip. Officials are hyped, with Premier Peter Malinowskas calling it a game changer for soaking up the vibe and boosting the visitor economy. Tours a minister Emily Burke says it'll connect folks to local spots in real time, meaning more spending at restaurants, tours, and hidden gyms.

1:00Expect sessions like poor Adelaide's clinic on Tuesday, April 7th, from 4 to 5 p.m., at Alberton Oval, or Pack Days on Thursday and Friday with, open trainings from teams like Freemantle, Melbourne, and Essendon hitting Oval Statewide. It wraps with clinics through mid-April. This setup's priming South Australia as the ultimate footy hub heading into Gather Round 2026, so grab the app and dive into the action. Wherever you're from.