Game Day Hub
Game Day Guide: NRL Raiders v Rabbitohs & NRLW Raiders v Roosters
The first double header of the NRL & NRLW season! The Toyota Forklifts Canberra Raiders will host the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Round 20, while the NRLW Canberra Raiders will host the Sydney Roosters in Round 3 - all at GIO Stadium, Canberra.
Timings & Venue
GIO Stadium Canberra, Battye St, Bruce ACT 2617
Saturday 18 July 2026
12:00pm - Gates open
12:40pm - NRLW Raiders v Roosters
03:00pm - NRL Raiders v Rabbitohs
05:15pm - NSW Cup Raiders v Rabbitohs
Game Day Sponsor
Our Round 20/3 Home Game against the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Sydney Roosters is brought to you by Club Lime!
50 - 50 Game Day Charity
Hands Across Canberra supports local charities and community organisations by assisting with funds and capacity building. They work to solve local problems for local people and build a better Canberra.
Purchase raffle tickets through the volunteers on Saturday or at 50-50 Charity Raffle. The lucky winner will be drawn in the second half of the NRL Round 20 game, Canberra Raiders v South Sydney Rabbitohs.
NRLW Half Time
Maccas Mini Footy
- Leeton Raiders v Woden Rams
- Tarthra MRL v Condobolin Rams
Dance Performance – Elite Dance Studio
NRL Half Time
Club Lime Activation
Raiders Shop
Raiders Shop will be open on the West and East Forecourt from gates (12:00pm) to NRL Fulltime & South Inner Bowl from 1:30pm to NRL Fulltime.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased via Ticketek.
Tickets are available at the gate however it is highly recommended to purchase online prior to the game, to avoid queues.
Any ticket holder that cannot find their purchased tickets can visit the box office on game day to have their ticket re-issued. Proof of identification will be required.
Parking
$10 per vehicle. Early-bird parking is applicable at $5 per vehicle until 45 minutes prior to NRL kick-off. Please be respectful of all laws regarding parking around the stadium.
Please make sure to allocate enough time for your journey and to locate parking. Please note that parking areas can sometimes reach capacity, and you may be redirected to a different location.
Watching the Match
If you can't make it to the game there are options available.
The NRLW match is live on 9 Gem and 9Now, 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.
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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 and a further 5% cash back if you join The Guestbook Rewards Program at checkout.
- Alivio Tourist Park - click here for exclusive rates.
- Canberra Rex Hotel - click here for exclusive room 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
Game Day Hub
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