The Raiders return to GIO stadium on Friday night to take on the St George-Illawarra Dragons. It’s the first game at the venue since round one, with several protocols in place which make attendance different to usual fixtures at the venue.
Please carefully read this week’s game day guide for all the information you need on Friday night.
Timings
Friday, July 3, GIO Stadium Canberra
Gates Open: 4.45pm
NRL – Raiders v Dragons: 6.00pm
Tickets
Tickets to the match are available exclusively to 2020 Canberra Raiders Access Members. There are some limited tickets remaining, however you will need to use your 2020 membership number when purchasing through Ticketek to purchase Tickets.
CLICK HERE for Full ticketing details for Friday night.
Please note there will be no tickets available at the venue on game day. All tickets must be pre-purchased.
Viking Clap
The Viking clap returns to GIO Stadium this weekend, with Deputy NSW Premier, The Hon. John Barilaro MP blowing the Viking horn to bring out the team.
Mr Barilaro is the local member for Monaro in NSW and a passionate Raiders supporter.
With a limited crowd permitted at the venue we will be giving fans the chance to be there through the Huawei Virtual Viking Clap, to help bring the noise ahead of kick-off.
CLICK HERE for more details on the Huawei Virtual Viking Clap
2020 Viking Ambassadors
Round Eight: John Barilaro (Deputy NSW Premier)
Round Six: Shaun Fensom (Raider #287)
Round Four: Terry Campese (Raider #242)
Round One: Andrew Constance (Member for Bega)
CLICK HERE for a full list of historical Viking Ambassadors
Members
Due to strict COVID-19 Protocols, only 2020 Canberra Raiders access members who have pre-purchased tickets will be permitted entry to GIO Stadium on Friday night.
Members are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the terms and conditions for GIO Stadium entry and access before, during and post event.
Seating
• Patrons will have a ticketed seat and must sit in their designated seat;
• There will be two vacant seats between occupied seats and every second row will be vacant. Patrons are not permitted to sit in vacant seats. NB: Children under the age of 12 or patrons with special needs will be permitted to sit in the seat directly next to their parent or primary care giver;
• You may be asked to verify your identity against your ticket.
CLICK HERE to see all the GIO Stadiums conditions of entry for Friday
Members Discounts
- Members 10% Food Discount
- Members 10% Merchandise Discount (Available through www.raidersshop.com.au only)
McDonald’s Powerplay
The McDonalds Powerplay continues this week for 2020 members. If the Raiders score in the allotted five-minute period, attending members will receive 2 for 1 McValue meals at participating stores. Simply show your match day ticket or 2020 membership card to redeem (Terms and Conditions apply). Please note 2020 members who can’t attend are still eligible to receive this promotion.
Halftime Entertainment
Thanks to the Duxton, some lucky members will be given the opportunity to win during halftime with a special trivia contest.
Homes for Homes Points for Cash
Every home match at GIO Stadium is a chance to raise money for the Homes for Homes charity, with Denman Prospect donating $100 for every point the Raiders score this season.
Information on Homes for Homes can be found at www.homesforhomes.com.au
Fans Choice Zango SMS Man of the Match
This season fans at GIO Stadium will have the opportunity to vote on the man of the match each week thanks to Zango. Keep an eye out on the big screen on match day and you can vote and possibly win a prize.
Food and Beverage
Selected Food and beverage outlets will be open around the ground from gates open.
CLICK HERE for specific F&B outlet opening times and menu listings.
Don't forget, Raiders members receive 10% off food at GIO Stadium thanks to GEMA Catering.
Merchandise
Due to the current restrictions there will be no merchandise available for sale at the venue on Friday night.
For all your 2020 merchandise please visit www.jerseys.com.au or www.raidersshop.com.au
Getting to GIO Stadium
Limited public transport is available for Friday night.
CLICK HERE for the latest Public Transport Information
Parking
Please read carefully the changed conditions for parking at Friday night's match.
- Parking fees will be waived to remove the need for cash collection at entry points to the car parks;
- Minimal traffic management will be in effect on the Western and Eastern sides of the venue allowing patrons to park without any interaction with attendants;
- Parking vouchers will not be utilised;
- There will be no corporate parking area due to the small number of patrons attending;
- Patrons in West Corporate areas or seated in bays 61 – 68 and bays 22 – 26 are asked to park in the West car park and enter through the West Gate;
- Patrons in East Corporate areas or seated in bays 69 – 76 and bays 27 – 32 are asked to park in the East car park and enter through the East gate;
- Access to the Eastern car park will be via Braybrooke St and turning onto Masterman St.
Advised GIO Stadium Service Changes
Stadium Management has advised the Raiders that ATMs are no longer at the venue due to low demand. All food and beverage outlets now have EFTPOS / tap and go facilities. Please note that card is the preferred method of payment.
Additionally, as there is currently no agreement in place between TAB and the venue, TAB facilities are no longer available on site.
Report it to Sort it
If you notice any anti-social, discriminatory behaviour or other issues at the match, please text “Assist” to 0455 883 228 for assistance. Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated and will likely result in exclusion from the venue.
Travelling by Taxi/Rideshare & Uber
The usual drop off and pick up points at GIO Stadium will apply. Please adhere to 1.5m social distancing when queuing for taxis or rideshare services.
A designated drop off and pick-up area will be available on Leverrier St in front of the AIS Visitors centre or AIS Arena on the WEST side of the stadium. For Rideshare / Uber services use ‘AIS Arena’ or ‘AIS Visitors Centre’ as your destination and pick up location, please do not use ‘GIO Stadium’.
Taxis will drop off and pick up at the taxi rank outside the WEST gate only.
What you cannot bring into the stadium
• Any type of bag including a handbag, camera bag, lunchbox or plastic bags;
• Jackets or items of clothing may not be carried into the venue – they must be worn at the time of entry;
• Thermoses or drink bottles;
• Any signage, flags, posters or a musical instrument without prior approval; and
• Footballs, or any other kind of ball.
What you can bring into the stadium
• You may carry permitted items on you at time of entry either in your hand or pockets;
• You may be asked to place any items brought into the venue on an inspection table for verification at time of entry;
• You may carry small purses without a shoulder strap;
• You may carry individual items of non-commercial food in clear or sealed packaging such as a sandwich, chip packet or muesli bar;
• One sealed, non-alcoholic beverage in a plastic bottle and up to 600mL in size;
• Patrons attending with an infant may bring a large size, clear zip-lock bag into the venue to carry required items such as nappies, wipes and formula. A stroller may also be permitted subject to the venue’s standard terms and conditions. Additional items must not be carried in the stroller;
• One blanket, however the blanket must be held up at shoulder level from a corner if requested by security;
• One camera with a lens less than 300mm in length is permitted, but must not be in a bag.
Watching the Match
If you can’t make it to GIO Stadium there are options available.
The NRL match is live on Fox League Channel 502.
There is also the NRL Digital Pass available to watch the match.
Download the NRL App via Google Play or iTunes to subscribe
Overseas fans can watch via Watch NRL
Updates from the matches will be on the Raiders Twitter. 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
In 2020 there are more ways to listen. You can tune into any of the following call teams on your game day.
Raiders on Mix – Mix106.3 FM
Radio 2CC – 1206 AM
ABC Grandstand – 666 ABC AM
Membership Enquiries:
Due to current restrictions, the membership box offices will not be open on game day. If you have any issues post-event please email membership@raiders.com.au
