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Game Day Guide: Raiders v Tigers

Another big home double-header this Sunday with the Raiders NRLW and NRL teams taking on the Wests Tigers.

Check out our Game Day Guide for all the information you need ahead of Sunday. 

Timings

Sunday August 6, GIO Stadium Canberra

Gates Open: 1:20pm 

NRLW - Canberra Raiders v Wests Tigers: 1:45pm 

NRL - Canberra Raiders v Wests Tigers: 4:05pm

Game Day Sponsor

We welcome VB as the Game Day Sponsor for this Sunday afternoon double-header against the West Tigers.

A number of lucky members will get the opportunity to kick for cans at NRL half time to win themselves a year of beer thanks to Victoria Bitter, “for a hard-earned thirst”.

Game Day Charity: Win the Day 

Our 50-50 Charity Raffle proceeds from this round will be going to our Game Day Charity, Win the Day. Raffle tickets will be available online and to purchase at the game, with 50% of the prize pool going to one lucky winner and the remaining amount to the charity. 

Donating this round will assist Win the Day, to support families who have received a diagnosis of rare cancer in three areas of accommodation, meal assistance, and emotional support. 

Raffle tickets can be purchased online via 5050charityraffle.com.au/raiders and at the game on Sunday afternoon.  

The lucky winner will be drawn in the second half of the NRL Round 23 match, Raiders V Tigers.   

Win the Day Volunteers will be selling beanies and hats at the game for $25 each, with all proceeds going to Win the Day charity. 

Game Day Entertainment

Around the Grounds

  • Raiders Shop (West Forecourt and South Inner Bowl)
  • CBR Pop Up (West Forecourt)
  • 50-50 Charity Raffle (Roaming sellers in Forecourts)
  • Win the Day Charity Pop Up (West Forecourt)
  • The Huddle (West Forecourt)

Pre-Games

  • Game Day Breakdown (Ben Pollack and NRLW Player)
  • Member Birthday Shoutout
  • Toyota Forklifts Greatest Fan Cam Giveaway
  • Viking Clap Ceremony led by Australia's Federation Guard and Viking Ambassador Brett Kelly #271
  • Guard of Honours

In-Games

  • Macca's Powerplay
  • Denman Prospect Points for Cash (NRL Game only)

Half-Times

  • Duxton Cam Giveaway
  • Macca's Mini Footy (NRLW Half-Time): Wagga Kangaroos v Condobolin, Tumbarumba-Batlow v Leeton Raiders 
  • Guard of Honours

Post-Game

  • Toyota Forklifts Football Giveaway
  • Homes 4 Homes Donation

Experience Participants

  • Autograph Alley
  • Member Vikings
  • Junior Vikings
  • Guard of Honour
  • Coin Toss
  • Warm-Up

Ticketing Information

Purchasing Tickets

Non-Member ticketing can be purchased via Ticketek: www.ticketek.com.au. Buying online is cheaper than purchasing casual tickets at the gate.

Tickets will be available at the gate, however, we strongly encourage everyone to pre-purchase online for ease of entry and to avoid having to wait in queues.

Conditions of Entry Updates

Many of the stadium Conditions of Entry have been updated, you can find a full list of updates at https://giostadiumcanberra.com.au/ticketing/conditions-of-entry/

Ticket Collection

Any ticket holder that cannot find their ticket that they purchased via Ticketek can visit the Ticketek Box Office to have their ticket re-issued. Proof of identification will be needed to print off replacement tickets for the day.

Membership Information

Membership Enquiries

Any current members with enquiries on the day can visit the membership booth at either the East or West ticket boxes.

A majority of members will now hold a digital membership card, any questions on how to access or read these cards should be directed to the membership team in either the East or West ticket boxes.

Membership Ticketing Replacement

Members are required to display their digital membership card upon entry. If you do not have your mobile device with you, please visit the membership team at the box offices prior to kick off. Tickets will not be able to be printed off at the Membership booths. If Member tickets are unable to load, we recommend screenshotting the ticket and saving it to the camera roll for future use.

West and East Lounge Access

West (Southern end) and East Lounge access is given to patrons who are Raiders Members (must display physical or digital member card) and Grandstand ticket holders.

East Grandstand (bay 22-32) ticket holders may only access the Eastern lounge and West Grandstand (bay 7-15) ticket holders may only access the Western (Southern end) lounge.

Member Discounts

  • Members 10% Food Discount
  • Members 10% Merchandise Discount 

Food Outlets

The Huddle

‘Let’s Meet at The Huddle!’

Game days are about to heat up as GIO Stadium Canberra welcomes ‘The Huddle’ - our new outdoor entertainment hub for Raiders game days!

Come pre-game (from gates open) and stay after the game to enjoy delicious snacks, cold refreshments, and quality entertainment.

You’ll find The Huddle located in prime position behind the Mal Meninga Stand on the western side of the venue.

We hope you’ll join us for every Raiders home match this season.

For more information on The Huddle and for other food options available at GIO Stadium Canberra, click here. 

Merchandise Outlets

Raiders Shop outlets will be open on the West Forecourt and South Concourse. These outlets will open at 1:20pm and close at the end of NRL half-time (approx. 4:55pm).

Tigers will be selling merchandise in the East Forecourt on the day.

Parking 

Paid parking is in place for this match at $10 per vehicle. Early-bird parking is applicable at $5 per vehicle until 45 minutes prior to NRL kick-off.

 Overflow parking is available at the University of Canberra accessed via College St and buses will have some capacity to pick up on College St which is a 20 minute walk to/from the stadium. Please consider car-pooling to alleviate traffic congestion as parking will be limited. 

Transport

Victor and Velda are using public transport to get to this week’s game, and you can do the same.

Buses will be running to and from GIO Stadium Canberra. For bus timetables and more transport options, click here.

Visit Canberra 

Canberra has you covered with breathtaking scenery and family fun to world-class art and food second to none.

Scratch below the surface and discover the array of scenic, adventurous, and surprising activities on offer for the whole family. Dig into an arts and culture scene where national attractions and blockbuster exhibitions spark curiosity and local storytellers and community galleries leave you inspired and fulfilled. Take your time to explore Canberra’s eclectic mix of dining styles and cuisines as you indulge in unique foodie experiences that will truly get tastebuds tingling.

Start planning your trip today: visitcanberra.com.au

Home Match Accommodation - Book now with the Canberra Rex Hotel

The Canberra Raiders have partnered with the Canberra Rex Hotel for the 2023 season.

A convenient central location, with easy access to national attractions, shopping, restaurants and business precincts make the Rex Hotel the obvious choice.

 Book now to enjoy everything the Rex has to offer, as part of your match day experience.

 Location: 150 Northbourne Avenue Canberra City, ACT 2612

Phone: 02 6248 5311

Website: canberrarexhotel.com.au

Email: reservations@canberrarexhotel.com.au

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Watching the Match

If you can't make it to GIO Stadium Canberra there are options available. 

The NRLW match is live on Channel 9, 9Now and Kayo.

The NRL match is live on Channel 9, Fox League Channel 502 and on Kayo.

Overseas fans can watch via Watch NRL. 

Updates from the matches will be on the Raiders' Twitter page. Make sure you are also following us on Facebook and Instagram for heaps of behind the scenes photos and videos from the match. 

Listening to the Match

You can tune into any of the following call teams on your game day: 

Raiders on Mix - Mix 106.3

ABC Grandstand - 666 ABC AM 

Raiders 2CC - 1206 AM

Feedback

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

Acknowledgement of Country

Canberra Raiders respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.