A special game day this Friday night with Jarrod Croker playing his 300th NRL game when the Raiders take on the Warriors at GIO Stadium Canberra.
Check out our Game Day Guide for all the information you need ahead of game day!
Timings
Friday June 9, GIO Stadium Canberra
Gates Open: 4:20pm
Score match - Disability Trust Score Raiders v Score Dragons: 4:25pm
NRL - Canberra Raiders v New Zealand Warriors: 6:00pm
Tickets
Tickets are selling fast so fans are encouraged to purchase early and make sure they secure their spot! Get tickets here: https://bit.ly/Croker300Tickets
Game Day Theme: Club Celebration
Jarrod Croker
Round 15 sees Jarrod Croker celebrate 300 NRL games, only the second Raiders player to reach this milestone. Jarrod is among 17 other players in NRL history to achieve this at one club. There will a be number of activations and commemorative items available at the game.
Join us during the 3rd minute of the match as we stand and give Jarrod a minute of applause to help the members and fans celebrate the milestone.
NRLW Team
The Raiders Inaugural NRLW team will be presented publicly for the first time during the NRL half time. An exciting time in the Club’s history, as Members and Fans get to know our female players.
Victor the Viking
The month of June sees Victor the Viking celebrate 40 years at the club. Hear stories from Tony Wood (Club mascot) in the Raiders Behind the Limelight Podcast, to celebrate this achievement.
Croker Commemoration Items
Croker T-Shirts and Can Coolers
Get your exclusive Croker 300 T-Shirts and Can Coolers at GIO Stadium from gates open on Friday night. $39.99 for shirts and $12.99 for can coolers.
Croker 300 Fan Banners
We’ve got 5000 Croker 300 Fan Banners to give away at the ground on Friday night. Be there early to grab yours as a souvenir!
Game Day Entertainment
Around the Grounds
- Raiders Shop (West Forecourt & South Inner Bowl)
- 50-50 Charity Raffle (roaming sellers in Forecourts)
- Croker's 300th Giveaways (West and East Forecourt)
- The Huddle (West Forecourt)
- Find the 6 NRL players around the ground to test your knowledge at the quiz for this home game!
Pre-Game
- NRL Game Preview (Ben Pollack & Simaima Taufa)
- Member Birthday Shoutout
- Performance by Linda Paris
- Viking Clap Ceremony led by Australia's Federation Guard and Viking Ambassador NRL CEO Andrew Abdo. Abdo will present Jarrod with the game ball post-match to commemorate game 300.
- Guard of Honour (first half run on)
In-Game
Macca's Powerplay (promo change moving forward)
T&C’s: Offer valid at ACT & Queanbeyan restaurants. Available after 4pm until midnight on game day for NRL & NRLW home games. Show your membership card or ticket to receive offer. Limit of one per person, per transaction. Excludes Dinner Bundle and Happy Meal purchases. Not to be distributed to or redeemed by a child under 15 years.
- Denman Prospect Points for Cash
Half-Time
- Macca's Mini Footy (pre NRL kick-off) - Queanbeyan Kangaroos v South Tuggeranong Knights, Goulburn Stockmen v Valley Dragons
- Duxton Cam Giveaway
- Toyota Forklifts Greatest Fan Cam Giveaway
- First look at the inaugural NRLW team
- Guard of Honour (second half run on)
Post-Game
- Jarrod Croker's 300 Game Presentation - Members and fans are encouraged to stick around after the game to hear from Jarrod Croker as he receives the game ball and gets the opportunity to thank everyone for attending.
- Toyota Forklifts Giveaway
- Homes 4 Homes Donation
Experience Participants
- Member Viking
- 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.
Members Discounts
· Members 10% Food Discount
· Members 10% Merchandise Discount
Food Outlets
‘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 4:20pm and close at the end of NRL half-time (approx. 6:50pm).
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.
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 NRL match is live on 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
2CC Radio - 1206 AM
ABC Grandstand - 666 ABC 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.
