The second trial match of the year is this Thursday with the Toyota Forklifts Canberra Raiders taking on the Cronulla Sharks at GIO Stadium Canberra.
Check out our Game Day Guide for all the information you need ahead of game day!
Please note that you must purchase a ticket for entry to this match. 2025 club membership does not include this fixture. General admission tickets only available for this event. Patrons can sit anywhere available on the Western Side of the ground.
Click here to purchase tickets.
Timings
Thursday 13th February, GIO Stadium Canberra.
Gates Open: 6:50pm
NRL Pre-Season Challenge - Canberra Raiders v Cronulla Sutherland Sharks: 7:50pm
Game Day Entertainment
Around the Grounds
- Raiders Shop (West Forecourt and South Inner Bowl)
- Raiders Membership Stand and Viking Horn photo opportunity (South Inner Bowl)
- CRRL Registration Stall (West Inner Bowl)
- DJ Tai
Pre-Games
- On field interviews with Raiders 2025 squad members
Half Time
- Macca's Mini Footy (NRL Half Time) - Goulburn Stockman v Queanbeyan Kangaroos; Woden Valley Rams v Queanbeyan Blues.
- Interview with Raiders CEO Don Furner & CRRL General Manager Mark Vergano
Membership Enquiries
Any current members with enquiries on the day can visit the membership marquee in the South Inner Bowl. Please note 2025 members can't enter the Raiders Trial using their membership passes and will have to purchase a ticket.
Membership Purchases
2025 Raiders Memberships can be purchased at the membership marquee in the South Inner Bowl. Benefits of Raiders membership include but are not limited discounts on food and merchandise at the game, priority ticket access for NRL major events and finals series matches, exclusive member only offers from club sponsors.
Become a member now at www.raiders.com.au/membership
West and East Lounge Access
Note, there is a private function being hosted in the West Lounge South, this will be an exclusive function from 6:00pm - 10:00pm
West Lounge North will be open for the public (6:50pm - 30 minutes post full time), with access from the North stairs.
Please note the East lounge is closed for this event.
Members Discounts
- Members 10% Food Discount
- Members 10% Merchandise Discount
Ticketing Information
Seating for this game will all be on the Western side of the stadium, patrons are welcome to sit in the inner bowl or the grandstand on the West only.
Purchasing Tickets
Tickets can be purchased via Ticketek, click here. Buying online is cheaper than purchasing casual tickets at the gate.
Tickets will be available at the West Gate only, as the East Box Office will not be open. 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/ T
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.
Parking/Transport
There will be free parking at this trial game, people are asked to use the West entrance and car parks for better access to available seats (Western side of the stadium).
Please be respectful and adhere to all laws regarding parking around the stadium.
Chartered bus services to GIO Stadium are not available for this pre-season match, however local Transport Canberra buses are available to and from Bruce on game day. Plan your trip with GIO Stadium as the destination on the Transport Canberra website
Merchandise Outlets
Raiders Shop outlets will be open in the West Forecourt and Southern Lower Inner Bowl (open from gates at 6:50pm). These outlets will close at the end of NRL full-time (approx. 9:25pm).
Food Outlets
CLICK HERE for all the food outlet opening times for Thursday night
Remember to show your 2025 membership pass for 10% off your purchase of food thanks to GEMA catering.
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 events@raiders.com.au
