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Game Day Guide: Raiders v Dragons

The Toyota Forklifts Canberra Raiders will host the St. George Illawarra Dragons at GIO Stadium Canberra in Round 17 of the NRL Telstra Premiership.

Timings & Venue

GIO Stadium Canberra, Battye St, Bruce ACT 2617

Sunday 28 June 2026

11:15am  - Gates open

11:30am - NSW Cup Raiders v Warriors

2:00pm - NRL Raiders v Dragons

NRL Viking Ambassador

Steve Takacs - TMHA President and CEO

Game Day Sponsor

Our Round 17 Home Game against the St. George Illawarra Dragons is brought to you by McDonald’s!

50-50 Game Day Charity

Australian Brain Cancer Foundation – Australian Brain Cancer Foundation’s mission is to spearhead efforts in raising awareness, fund research, and provide unwavering support for those affected by Primary Brain Cancer in the ACT region and surrounds.

Purchase raffle tickets through the volunteers on Sunday or at 50-50 Charity Raffle. The lucky winner will be drawn in the second half of the NRL Round 17 game, Canberra Raiders v St. George Illawarra Dragons.

NSW Cup Half Time

Maccas Mini Footy

• Wagga Brothers v North Canberra Bears
• Tathra MRL v Woden Rams

Dance Performance

• Capital Dance Studios

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.

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 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