Game Day Guide: Raiders NRL & NRLW Doubleheader Sunday
A big double-header at home this Sunday with the Raiders NRLW team taking on the Eels while the NRL team face the Bulldogs.
Check out our Game Day Guide for all the information you need ahead of Sunday.
Timings
Sunday August 20, GIO Stadium Canberra
Gates Open: 1:20pm
NRLW - Canberra Raiders v Parramatta Eels: 1:45pm
NRL - Canberra Raiders v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs: 4:05pm
Game Day Sponsor: McDonalds
We welcome McDonalds as the Game Day Sponsor for this Sunday
afternoon double header against the Eels and Bulldogs. McDonald’s, I’m
Lovin’ It.
Thanks to Macca’s, Try cards will be handed out in both forecourts
upon entry into the stadium, grab one and show your support for the
Raiders teams!
Game Day Charity: Ronald McDonald House Charities
Our 50-50 Charity Raffle proceeds from Round 25 will be going to our
Game Day Charity, Ronald McDonald House Charities. Raffle tickets will
be available online and can be purchased at the game, with 50% of the
prize pool going to one lucky winner and the remaining amount to the
charity.
This round will assist Ronald McDonald House Canberra. The Canberra
Chapter runs a range of Programs across the ACT and South East NSW
regions to support families with seriously ill children when they most
need it.
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 25
match, Raiders v Bulldogs.
RMHC will also be selling their Green Wigs on the East and West
forecourts, to raise additional funds for the house.
The Green Wigs are also available for pre-purchase here.
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)
- RMHC Green Wig selling (West and East Forecourt)
- The Huddle (West Forecourt)
- Ronald McDonald Mascot (Roaming in the Forecourts)
- DJ Tai
Pre-Games
- Game Day Breakdown
- Member Birthday Shoutout
- Toyota Forklifts Greatest Fan Cam Giveaway
- Viking Clap Ceremony led by Australia's Federation Guard and Viking Ambassador Matt Millar
- 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
- McDonalds Race the LED
Post-Game
- Toyota Forklifts Football Giveaway
- Home 4 Homes Donation
Experience Participants
- Autograph Alley
- Member Viking
- Junior Viking
- Guard of Honour
- Coin Toss
- Warm-Up
- NRL Half-Time activation
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/
Ticketing 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% off Food Discount
- Members 10% off 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).
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 Matches
If you can't make it to GIO Stadium Canberra there are options available.
The NRLW match is live on Channel 9, 9Now, Kayo and Foxtel.
The NRL match is live on Channel 9, 9Now, Fox League Channel 502 and 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 matches.
Listening to the Match
You can tune into any of the following call teams on your game day
Raiders on Mix - Mix 106.3 (For both Raiders NRLW and NRL matches)
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.
