NRL Game Day Guide: Raiders v Broncos
Plenty of things happening at GIO Stadium Canberra on Saturday night as we pay tribute to two players who have bled green for over 500 NRL matches.
Check out our game day guide for all the information you need.
Timings
Saturday August 26, GIO Stadium Canberra
Gates Open: 6:00pm
NRL - Canberra Raiders v Brisbane Broncos: 7:35pm
Game Day Sponsor: Canberra Imaging Group
Our Round 26 match day sponsor is Canberra Imaging Group - CIG. CIG
has been supporting the local community for over 60 years, with 10
practices around Canberra and the region offering the latest in medical
imaging technology. CIG provides the best possible service to their
patients and referrers and are proud to be the chosen medical imaging
provider for the Canberra Raiders. Keep your eye out for Victor and
Velda who will be handing out footballs from Canberra Imaging Group!
Game Day Charity: Brad Hardy Foundation
Our 50-50 Charity Raffle proceeds from Round 26 will be going to our
Game Day Charity, Brad Hardy Foundation. Raffle tickets will be
available online and to purchase at the game, with 50% of the prize pool
going to one lucky winner and the remaining amount to the charity.
Donating this round will assist Brad Hardy Foundation, who assist our
Australian Federal Police community and help provide them with the
much needed help and support required when they desperately 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 26
match, Raiders v Broncos.
Game Day Entertainment
Special Members Giveaway
2023 Raiders members can show their 2023 membership card at the marquee in the West Forecourt of the ground to receive either a free Jarrod Croker or Jack Wighton mask to celebrate their careers in green.
Available from gates open. Limited stock available, one mask per member.
Around the Grounds
- Raiders Shop (West Forecourt and South Inner Bowl)
- 50-50 Charity Raffle (Roaming sellers in Forecourts)
- Brad Hardy Foundation (West Forecourt)
- The Huddle (West Forecourt)
- DJ Tai
- NRL DO's
Pre-Game
- Game Day Breakdown (Ben Pollack and Cam Sullings)
- Member Birthday Shoutout
- Member Appreciation Presentation
- Toyota Forklifts Greatest Fan Cam Giveaway
- Viking Clap Ceremony led by Australia's Federation Guard and Viking Ambassador Sam Williams #296
- Guard of Honour
- Performance by the Fyrebirds
- Duxton Cam Giveaway
In-Game
- Macca's Powerplay
- Denman Prospect Points for Cash
Half-Time
- Macca's Mini Footy: Gungahlin Bulls Red v Belconnen United Sharks White, West Belconnen Gold v Woden Valley Rams Blue
- Guard of Honour
- Canberra Imaging Group Quiz
Post-Game
- Toyota Forklifts Football Giveaway
- Homes 4 Homes Donation
- End of NRL Season Presentation
Experience Participants
- Autograph Alley
- Member Viking
- Guard of Honour
- Coin Toss
- Warm-up
- HT Activity
Ticketing Information
Purchasing Tickets
Non-Member ticketing can be purchased via Ticketek: https://bit.ly/Rd26Tickets. 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 Discounts
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 6:00pm and close at the end of
NRL half-time (approx. 8:15pm).
The outlets will have 40% off for members at Saturday's game.
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 match
If you can't make it to the GIO Stadium Canberra there are options available.
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
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.
