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Game Day Guide: Raiders v Storm

The Toyota Forklifts Canberra Raiders will host Melbourne Storm at home this Friday night in Round 7 of the Telstra Premiership.

The Raiders will celebrate their annual Forever Green Round this weekend, with over 50 past players heading to the match on Friday night. Check out the match day activations tab below, for all the information on our Forever Green Meet n Greet!

Timings & Venue

GIO Stadium Canberra, Battye St, Bruce ACT 2617

Friday 17 April 2026

4:30pm - Gates open

6:00pm - NRL Raiders v Storm

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased via Ticketek.

Viking Ambassador

Former Canberra Raiders player, Billy Walker #52.

50 - 50 Game Day Charity

Focus ACT’s mission is to empower individuals with disabilities through exceptional, person-centered support services that promote independence, community inclusion, and the achievement of personal goals.

Purchase raffle tickets through the volunteers on Friday or at 50-50 Charity Raffle. The lucky winner will be drawn in the second half of the NRL game.

Match Day Activations

• Denman Prospect "Homes for Homes, Points for Cash" 
• Raiders Shop Rush
• 50 - 50 Charity Raffle
• Toyota Forklifts Activations
• Roaming Vikings

NRL Half Time

Maccas Mini Footy

• Queanbeyan Blues v Goulburn Stockmen
• North Canberra Bears v West Belconnen

Performance 

• Dare 2 Dance

GIO Stadium Canberra Home Game Exclusives

NEW! Membership Game Day Collector Badges
 At every home game of the 2026 season, members can collect their own limited edition game day badge. Supply is limited - collect yours at the Membership marquee in the West Forecourt. Show your membership card/pass to our staff to get yours. One per member, limited stock at each game!

Watching the Match

If you can't make it to the game there are options available. 

The NRL match is live on Fox League and Kayo. 

Overseas fans can watch via Watch NRL.

Updates from the match will be on the Raiders Instagram and Facebook pages.

Listening to the Match

You can tune into any of the following to listen to the game via radio.

Mix 106.3FM

ABC Canberra 666AM

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Raiders Accommodation Partners

Are you a Raiders fan from out of town? The Raiders have partnered with local accommodation providers to give you discounts on your stay in Canberra! 

• Abode Hotels - 10% discount use code RAIDERFANSTAY at checkout.
• Alivio Tourist Park - click here for exclusive rates. 

Click here for a full breakdown of Raiders accommodation offers.

Feedback

Should anyone have any post-match feedback from the game day, please contact our staff during hours on 02 6253 3515 or email info@raiders.com.au