{"id":96438,"date":"2025-08-26T05:52:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T05:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/96438\/"},"modified":"2025-08-26T05:52:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T05:52:11","slug":"gameday-guide-nrl-round-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/96438\/","title":{"rendered":"Gameday Guide: NRL Round 26"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Round 26 of the NRL Telstra Premiership will take place on Thursday, August 28 at Accor Stadium, with the Bulldogs hosting the defending Premiers, the Penrith Panthers!<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"B1\"\/>Game Details<\/p>\n<p>Round 26, 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership\u00a0<br \/>Thursday August 28, 2025<br \/>Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW<br \/>Box Office Opens: 6:35pm\u00a0<br \/>Gates Open: 6:30pm\u00a0<br \/>Bulldogs vs Panthers NRL Kick Off: 7:50pm<\/p>\n<p>Share your game day experience with the hashtag\u00a0#proudtobeabulldog\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"B2\"\/>Tickets<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are on sale now through\u202fTicketek, from just $23.20 for an Adult Member and from $29 for the General Public!* \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t get stuck in the queue,\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/premier.ticketek.com.au\/shows\/show.aspx?sh=DGS2325&amp;utm_source=nrl&amp;utm_medium=network&amp;utm_campaign=NRLW25\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pre-purchase your tickets online here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Wanting to bring a group of mates? Use the password ADULTBUNDLE to get 4 (four) adult tickets for the price of 2 (two) in our Platinum and Gold sections (subject to availability).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulldogs.com.au\/competitions\/competition-tcs\/tcs-kids-go-free\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Terms and Conditions\u00a0apply.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you have selected mobile tickets, please ensure you download your ticket before you arrive. You must\u202fshare your tickets\u202fwith the group or party coming with you before you arrive.\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/help.ticketek.com.au\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360042943513-Mobile-Ticket-Sharing-FAQs\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mobile ticket sharing FAQs.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>*Excludes Booking Fees<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"B3\"\/>What&#8217;s On<br \/>\nMatchday Partner: Jenny Souris Foundation<\/p>\n<p>The Round 26 Match Day Partner is The Jenny Souris Foundation.<\/p>\n<p>Named in honour of Jenny Souris, who was the &#8216;J&#8217; in M&amp;J Chickens, the Foundation aims to help assist cover the financial cost of treatment for those suffering life threatening illnesses.<\/p>\n<p>Bulldogs Members and fans attending the game will also have the opportunity to donate $10 and receive a free GA ticket to the Round 27 game against the Sharks*.<\/p>\n<p>All donations will aim the Foundations objective of helping 20,000 Australians receive the best care and treatment over the next 5 year.<\/p>\n<p>*Terms &amp; Conditions Apply<\/p>\n<p>Celebrate With Grand Final Legends at Baa&#8217;s Bar!<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to head to Baa&#8217;s Bar throughout the night to rub shoulders with legends from Bulldogs Grand Finals of the past!<\/p>\n<p>Members of Bulldogs Grand Finals from 1974, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1986 and 1988 will be at Baa&#8217;s Bar throughout the night &#8211; so be sure to head up to the North West Terrace on Level 2 from 6:30pm!<\/p>\n<p>Future Form Full Field Kicking Challenge<\/p>\n<p>The Bulldog\u2019s Official Sternum Partner, Future Form will be front and centre at half-time with their Full-Field Kicking Challenge!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>One lucky attendee will have the chance to win a signed &amp; framed 2025 Bulldogs jersey and four corporate hospitality tickets to our final home game against the Sharks in Round 27.<\/p>\n<p>To win, all they need to do is kick a goal line drop out, then a drop punt from where the ball lands and finally kick a conversion from the landing point of the punt kick \u2013 simple!<\/p>\n<p>Get Your Jaycar Gift Packs!<\/p>\n<p>Proud partner Jaycar Electronics will be handing out 1000 gift packs outside of Accor Stadium at Light Tower 4* during the pre-game &#8211; so be sure to get yours before you head in for kick-off!<\/p>\n<p>*location weather dependent.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Kumho Try\/No Try Banners<\/p>\n<p>Get your complimentary Kumho Tyre Try\/No Try Posters, which can be scanned for a chance to win 4 (four) tickets to the Bulldogs&#8217; last Home Game of 2025!<\/p>\n<p>Club 18 Members Bar<\/p>\n<p>The Club 18 Member\u2019s Bar will be held on Level 2 South Western Centreline Bar &amp; Lounge, exclusive to 2025 Members! Members will be required to present their Membership Card at the entrance.<\/p>\n<p>The Club 18 Members Bar will grant Members exclusive access to premium food, boutique beers &amp; wine outlets and bathrooms during the event.<\/p>\n<p>Directional signage will be placed around the venue to assist Members with the relocation.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, Membership Representatives will be available to assist with any questions on the day at the Membership Hut located outside Aisle 127.<\/p>\n<p>Please note, the Club 18 space is strictly for 2025 Bulldogs Members.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions regarding access to Club 18, please contact the Membership Services Team via email at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/members@bulldogs.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">members@bulldogs.com.au<\/a>\u00a0or directly on 1300 769 164 on Monday-Friday between 9:00am-5:00pm.<\/p>\n<p>Sapphires with Bella &amp; Brutus!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0The Sapphires, along with official mascots Bella &amp; Brutus, will be available for photos during the night \u2013 so be sure to say hi and get a snap from 6:30pm!<\/p>\n<p>Bulldogs 50-50 Charity MEGA Raffle<\/p>\n<p>You could win a massive cash prize in the Bulldogs 50-50 Charity Mega Raffle!<\/p>\n<p>For the first time ever, this raffle runs across two rounds, with one huge jackpot to be drawn at halftime of Round 27.<\/p>\n<p>A minimum of $10,000 will be won, and the prize will only grow as more tickets are sold!<\/p>\n<p>50% goes to you, and 50% goes to a great cause \u2013 the Bulldogs Foundation.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss your chance to be part of this season\u2019s biggest raffle \u2013 grab your tickets from our volunteers in green on game day, or <a href=\"https:\/\/5050charityraffle.com.au\/bulldogs\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">click here to buy now!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fan+ Game Day Experiences\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Take your game day to the next level with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fanplus.com\/canterbury-bankstown-bulldogs-experiences-2025\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fan+ Experiences<\/a>, offering exclusive behind-the-scenes access and unforgettable moments with the Bulldogs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s tossing the coin with the captains, watching the team warm up from the sideline, or clapping the team onto the field, Fan+ brings you closer to the action like never before.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss your chance to create lifelong memories\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fanplus.com\/canterbury-bankstown-bulldogs-experiences-2025\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a>\u00a0to secure your FAN+ experience today!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"B4\"\/>Merchandise<\/p>\n<p>Shop the range of Bulldogs 2025 merchandise at the Merchandise Outlets located adjacent to Aisle 127 on Level 1 West and Aisle 104 on Level 1 East from 6:30pm.<\/p>\n<p>The Bulldog Belmore\u202fon Burwood Road will also be open for business from 10:00pm-5:00pm on Game Day.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget, Members enjoy 15% off! Simply show your 2025 Membership card to the staff.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Not yet a Member and wish to join? Register your interest by contacting the Membership Services Team via:<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"B5\"\/>Member Access<\/p>\n<p> Reserve Seat Members: Scan their Member Card to access the event and sit in their allocated seat.<br \/>\nGeneral Admission Members: Scan their Member Card to access the event and sit in the Kennel or Blue Zone.<br \/>\nNon-Ticketed Members: Need to purchase a ticket. Entitled to a 20% discount by using their Member ID as the password.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"B11\"\/>Flag, Banner and Drum Registrations<\/p>\n<p>For those looking to bring a flag or banner larger than 1.4 metres or any drums,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScYnrmYTDAxEsIKnbua2aMQMQirLQfyEJ6epyR0tlfCSJXBsw\/viewform?usp=dialog\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">please ensure they are registered with the Club by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Any items that are not registered will be prohibited from entering the stadium.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"B6\"\/>Questions on Gameday\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you have any enquiries on Game Day, you can get help from a Bulldogs representative at the Box Offices located at Gate A\/B &amp; J\/K.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"B7\"\/>Traffic &amp; Transport\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You can plan your trip and arrive early using the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/transportnsw.info\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Transport for NSW Trip Planner here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>All ticketed Memberships and game day tickets include travel to and from Accor Stadium on Sydney Trains. Patrons are required to show their Membership card, ticket or proof of purchase to Sydney Trains employee at the station.<\/p>\n<p>Sydney Trains<\/p>\n<p>The closest station to Accor Stadium is Olympic Park.<\/p>\n<p>Trains run regularly to Lidcombe where you can head to Platform Zero for a direct train to Olympic Park, running every 10 minutes until late.\u202f<\/p>\n<p>To help you get to the match, to following additional trains will run on the Western Line:<\/p>\n<p> Leaving Blacktown at 5.35pm \u2013 stopping at Parramatta, Lidcombe then Olympic Park.\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\nLeaving Liverpool at 5.45pm \u2013 stopping at Cabramatta, Fairfield, Granville, Lidcombe then Olympic Park.\u00a0<br \/>\nLeaving Campbelltown at 6.07pm \u2013 stopping at all stations to Granville then Olympic Park.\u00a0<br \/>\nLeaving Penrith at 6.12pm\u00a0\u2013 stopping at all stations to Seven Hills then Westmead, Parramatta, Granville, Lidcombe\u00a0then Olympic Park.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Trackwork<\/p>\n<p>Planned trackwork is taking place on\u00a0Thursday 28 August\u00a0on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.transportnsw.info\/trip?_gl=1*gvi9g5*_gcl_au*MTIyMTA0OTcxMC4xNzU0Mjc5NDA1&amp;_ga=2.98926682.516882371.1756105452-1719178355.1754279405\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Trip Planner.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>T4 Eastern Suburbs &amp; Illawarra Line: From 9.50pm to 2.30am, buses replace trains between Cronulla, Sutherland and Hurstville. Trains run between Waterfall and Sutherland, and between Hurstville and Bondi Junction, to a changed timetable. South Coast Line trains continue to run between Sutherland and Hurstville. From 11.30pm to 1.30am, buses replace trains between Central and Bondi Junction. Trains run to a changed timetable between Hurstville and the City Circle. The last train from Bondi Junction to Hurstville leaves at 23:45 arriving Hurstville at 00:21.\u00a0 \u00a0<br \/>\nSouth Coast Line:\u00a0From 11pm to 2.30am, trains may run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Sutherland and Hurstville.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Trackwork is carried out on an ongoing basis to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the Sydney Trains network. For train service disruption information, check <a href=\"https:\/\/transportnsw.info\/node\/3901\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">trackwork and travel alerts<\/a> or plan your trip using the <a href=\"https:\/\/transportnsw.info\/trip\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Trip Planner<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"B8\"\/>Bus Services<br \/>\nLeague Club Buses<\/p>\n<p>The first bus service will depart the Canterbury League Club (26 Bridge Rd, Belmore) at 5:20pm and will then proceed to Lakemba Services Club (26 Quigg St, Lakemba), which will then proceed to Accor Stadium with an estimated arrival of 6:20pm.<\/p>\n<p>The second bus service will depart the Canterbury League Club (26 Bridge Rd, Belmore) at 6:20pm and will then proceed to Lakemba Services Club (26 Quigg St, Lakemba), which will then proceed to Accor Stadium with an estimated arrival of 7:20pm.<\/p>\n<p>Following the game, the buses will\u00a0depart\u00a0the Stadium once they have reached their passenger limit or approximately 30 minutes after the full-time siren.<\/p>\n<p>Sydney Buses<\/p>\n<p>The following Sydney Bus services run to Olympic Park:<\/p>\n<p>Route 525 runs between Parramatta and Strathfield via Sydney Olympic Park.<br \/>\nRoute 526 runs from the Sydney Olympic Park Ferry Wharf to Olympic Park.<br \/>\nRoute 533 runs from Sydney Olympic Park to Chatswood via Rhodes &amp; North Ryde.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"B9\"\/>Driving &amp; Parking<\/p>\n<p>Traffic will be heavier than usual on roads approaching Sydney Olympic Park as footy fans travel to and from the precinct in the busy weeknight peak. Travel with your group and allow extra travel time on the M4, Parramatta Road, Homebush Bay Drive and Concord Road.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Consider catching public transport or parking at a nearby station commuter carpark and continuing your trip by train to Olympic Park to avoid traffic delays. Match tickets include travel on public transport.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you have to drive, carpool with your group\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sydneyolympicpark.nsw.gov.au\/parking\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pre-book your parking online<\/a>\u00a0ahead of time to secure a space \u2013 available until 11:59pm the night before the event unless sold out prior.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To get to your carpark and avoid the heavy traffic congestion expected at the Homebush Bay Drive roundabout, use Silverwater Road, Holker Street and Hill Road.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sydney Olympic Park Authority will close some local roads to accommodate increased public transport services and ensure pedestrian safety during events. For road closure details, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sydneyolympicpark.nsw.gov.au\/map\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sydney Olympic Park interactive map<\/a>\u00a0for more details.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Casual parking is available in all precinct car parks at\u00a0$7.00 per hour. Maximum fee is $35.00.<\/p>\n<p>Road Closures<\/p>\n<p>From 1.30am Thursday 28 August to 1.30am Friday 29 August<\/p>\n<p>Dawn Fraser Avenue from Showground Road to Edwin Flack Avenue<br \/>\nOlympic Boulevard from Herb Elliot Avenue to the Northern Turning Circle<br \/>\nGrand Parade from Olympic Boulevard to Orana Parade<br \/>\nShowground Road from Grand Parade to Dawn Fraser Avenue<br \/>\nMurray Rose Avenue from Showground Road to Gate 15<\/p>\n<p>For the latest traffic information visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livetraffic.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Live Traffic NSW<\/a> or download a <a href=\"https:\/\/transportnsw.info\/apps\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">real-time traffic app.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"B10\"\/>Safety &amp; Security, Conditions of Entry and Weather<\/p>\n<p>Entering the field of play at any point of the event is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be prosecuted by NSW Police with lifetime bans to NRL Events and monetary fines of up to $5500 to be enforced. This is to ensure the safety of all patrons, working staff and players.To ensure a smooth entry, please leave large bags at home.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To view the general conditions of entry for Accor Stadium,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/accorstadium.com.au\/the-stadium\/conditions-of-entry\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">please click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Weather<\/p>\n<p>Minimum Temperate: 10<br \/>Maximum Temperature: 20\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mostly sunny, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bom.gov.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">click here to stay up to date.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Round 26 of the NRL Telstra Premiership will take place on Thursday, August 28 at Accor Stadium, with&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":96439,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[568],"tags":[64,63,761,762,158,85],"class_list":{"0":"post-96438","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nrl","8":"tag-au","9":"tag-australia","10":"tag-national-rugby-league","11":"tag-nationalrugbyleague","12":"tag-nrl","13":"tag-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96438","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=96438"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96438\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/96439"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=96438"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=96438"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=96438"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}