Meet your fave AFL and AFLW stars this Saturday for a trade day like no other

Get ready to kick off an unforgettable day of fun because we’re about to turn the footy fever up a notch – or two, with our FIRST EVER Macca’s AFL Happy Meal Trade Day.

After the incredible success of AFL Happy Meal, we’re bringing the excitement off the field and straight into Macca’s restaurants across the country - giving fans the chance to meet their favourite players while trading and collecting AFL Happy Meal collectibles.

Love the AFL and managed to collect ALMOST all the exclusive bag clips? Here’s your chance to complete the set. On Saturday 22 March, AFL and AFLW stars will step into select Macca’s restaurants across Australia to help fuel the passion of fans like YOU for a sensational day of trading.

Here’s the game plan:

• Meet & greet AFL and AFLW stars: Hang out with some of your favourite AFL and AFLW players, we’re talking Sydney Swans’ Errol Gulden, Brisbane Lions’ Cam Rayner, Fremantle’s Hayden Young and Essendon’s Bonnie Snap a pic, chat footy, and maybe even get a few insider tips straight from the pros
• Trade AFL collectibles: Got your hands on the latest AFL Happy Meal toys but still missing your top team? It’s time to trade ‘em! Bring your collectibles, swap with other super fans, and complete the ultimate footy Happy Meal toy collection
• Surprises around every corner: From special footy giveaways to unexpected moments, we’ve made sure this day is packed full of fun and excitement

Whether you’re there for the collectible toys, a lifelong footy fanatic or just in it for the fun, Macca’s will have something for everyone.

Amanda Nakad, Marketing Director of Menu and Brand for McDonald’s Australia, added: “Calling all footy fans – this is the moment you’ve been waiting for! If you thought our AFL Happy Meal toys were cool, we’ve got an even bigger surprise in store for you.

“Don’t miss out on this ultimate AFL experience – come down, trade your bag clips, meet your heroes, and let’s make this Macca’s AFL Happy Meal Trade Day legendary. Because just like footy, Macca’s brings people together to create feel good moments that last a lifetime.”

Macca’s AFL Happy Meal Trade Day is on Saturday 22 March from 11AM to 1PM, in select McDonald’s restaurants across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.

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Macca’s AFL Happy Meal Trade Day locations

• New South Wales: McDonald’s Warriewood, Pittwater Road, Warriewood, NSW 2100
• Victoria: McDonald’s Croydon, 101 Maroondah Highway, Croydon, VIC 3136
• Western Australia: McDonald’s Forest Lakes, 95 Forest Lakes Drive, Thornlie, WA 6108
• Queensland: McDonald’s Newmarket, 290 Enoggera Road, Newmarket, QLD 4051
• South Australia: McDonald’s Salisbury Plain, Corner Main Road & Saints Road, Salisbury Heights, SA 5109

About AFL Happy Meal

Macca’s AFL Happy Meal is available nationwide now until Tuesday 1 April 2025, featuring exclusive AFL goodies including limited edition bag clips, skills cards and stickers. For the ultimate super-fans, there is also TWO AFL/AFLW plush mini Sherrin footballs up for grabs.

AFL Happy Meal comes with a choice of a Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Chicken McNuggets or Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap, paired with Apple Slices and your favourite small Drink, served up in an exclusive AFL Happy Meal box.

AFL Happy Meal features all 18 AFL/AFLW clubs:

• Sydney Swans
• Geelong Cats
• Fremantle Dockers
• Western Bulldogs
• Collingwood
• Adelaide Crows
• Melbourne
• Brisbane Lions
• Essendon
• Carlton
• GWS GIANTS
• Hawthorn
• West Coast Eagles
• North Melbourne
• Port Adelaide
• Richmond
• St Kilda
• Gold Coast SUNS

About McDonald’s Australia

Australia’s first McDonald’s restaurant opened in Yagoona, Sydney, in 1971. Today there are over 1,025 McDonald’s restaurants across Australia, approximately 85 percent of which are franchised and run by local businessmen and women. The organisation employs more than 115,000 people in restaurants and corporate offices Australia-wide and is one of the largest employers of youth in the country. McDonald’s spends over $60 million per annum on training and people development.

For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com.au or McDonald’s social channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or YouTube.