The Greatest Rivalry in Australian sport returns for game two in 2017 as the Sydney Roosters prepare for the challenge of arch-rivals the South Sydney Rabbitohs this Friday night at Allianz Stadium!
As the Rabbitohs appear to be hitting form at the back end of the season, the Roosters will be looking at a shot of redemption after a disappointing Round 17 while missing four State Of Origin representatives.
It's set to be a mouth-watering contest this week, let's give you the information you need ahead of kick off.
DATE | Friday, July 7th, 2017
TIME | 7:50pm
VENUE | Allianz Stadium
HASHTAGS | #IMAROOSTER #Represent #NRLRoostersSouths #TheGreatestRivalry
BROADCAST | Channel Nine and Fox League (502 on Foxtel)
EVENT DETAILS
5:20 PM | GATES OPEN
5:35 PM | NYC KICK OFF
7:50 PM | NRL KICK OFF
MEMBERSHIP CARD COLLECTIONS
The Roosters Forecourt Ticket Box, located outside Gate A will be open from 5.00pm until kick off for any Roosters Member enquires and Membership card collections.
Any person that has purchased a Membership after Monday June 26 will have a card ready to collect from this point.
Please ensure you have valid ID available for collection and allow extra time to collect your Membership card on Friday.
Please note that match tickets cannot be purchased from this window.
MEMBERS PARKING
The Sydney Roosters are pleased to confirm that discounted event parking is now available for Members at the Entertainment Quarter carpark.
Just show your Membership card and valid parking ticket at the payment window and receive match day parking for only $15 – a saving of 40%!
For more information, please click here
MEMBERSHIP MARQUEE & MEMBERSHIP SALES
Looking for value for money this season? Why not visit our Membership Team at the Membership Marquee located in the Allianz Stadium forecourt and purchase a full season or Flexi Memberships.
For more information on our packages please click here
GET A RED ZONE FLAG! Everyone knows a Roosters or Rabbitohs supporter, come together and join us in the Red Zone to enjoy #TheGreatestRivalry.
All tickets purchased to The Red Zone will come with a commemorative family rivalry flag.
$40 Family GA tickets will be available up until kick off when pre-purchased online.
Roosters Members receive 20% off tickets. Enter your Member number on Ticketek to redeem.
PlayNRL Redemption Offer – free junior ticket. Sent via NRL participation channels
Purchase tickets by CLICKING HERE.
STEGGLES: Keep an eye out for the Steggles Charity Nest Match Day Raffle tickets available for purchase in and around the Allianz Stadium Precinct.
With help from the 50-50 Foundation, 50% of the total prize pool will be won by a member of the crowd, with the winner to be announced in the second half.
The other 50% will be donated to children’s charities by way of the Steggles Charity Nest.
HOYTS: Drop in to the HOYTS marquee in the forecourt to sample some of the finest cinema style popcorn and get all the info on new release movies.
The HOYTS Lucky Row is back for another year with one chosen row to win HOYTS Lux Passes.
BRYDENS: Our partners at Brydens Lawyers will be in the forecourt with some special gift bags.
UFC GYM: The good people at UFC Gym Sydney will be on hand with competitions and give-aways on offer.
PRE-GAME
Our partners at World first will be giving away a 2017 Sydney Roosters jersey to someone in the crowd willing to give up their old jersey.
HALF TIME
Be ready for the Steggles Chicken Dance Cam during halftime, because we want to see your best moves.
Scott Cam will be on field at half time looking for the most visable fan for the Bisley WorkWear Make Yourself Visable competition to win a 2017 Roosters jersey.
This week marks the return of the "Simply Better Business SHARP Shooter" competition, where we'll be giving one lucky fan and two friends the chance to shoot mini footballs out of a slingshot for prizes!
MERCHANDISE
Make sure to head to one of the Roosters Merchandise outlets, located in the Allianz Stadium forecourt and at bays 18 or 31 to gear up for the season with all the Sydney Roosters merchandise on offer.
Members will save 10% on all merchandise products by presenting their 2017 Membership card.
The easiest way to get to the SCG and Allianz Stadium is by public transport.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early and allow plenty of time to enter the venue and find your seat.
Moore Park is a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride from Central Station and Sydney's Central Business District.
Please note that special event buses (Route 1) will no longer run from Chalmers Street.
Due to Light Rail construction, shuttle buses will now leave from Eddy Avenue instead.
Return services will operate for approximately one hour after each event.
There is a permanent taxi rank located in the Entertainment Quarter on Errol Flynn Boulevard (opposite the Horden Pavilion), and another on Moore Park Road opposite the Olympic Hotel.
The precinct is also easily accesible by foot via the Tibby Cotter Walkway which takes you from Moore Park west to both venues.
For all the latest news, timetables and available services, the best way to plan your trip is via the Transport NSW website.
Parking in the Moore Park precinct is available at
MP1Gold & Platinum Members and authorised vehicles only, parking fees apply on event days
EP2 and EP3 - Public parking on event days only, $25 fee per car
Entry to MP1, EP2 and EP3 is from Driver Avenue.
Note: the centre portion of Driver Avenue is closed for larger events; access to MP1 and EP2 is from Moore Park Road and the Eastern Distributor in the north and EP3 via Lang Road and Anzac Parade in the south.
Entertainment Quarter
Public parking, parking fees apply.
Entry to the Entertainment Quarter parking is from Lang Road.
Sydney Boys High School
Public parking for selected events only, parking fees apply.
Entry to the Sydney Boys High School is from Cleveland Street.
Sydney Girls High School
Public parking for selected events only, parking fees apply.
Entry to the Sydney Girls High School is from Anzac Parade & Cleveland Street.
Parking at all sites is limited and Special Event Clearways may be in force in surrounding streets. Payment in MP1, EP2 and EP3 is by cash only.
All car parks have areas reserved for patrons with a disability.
Members will have discounted parking at ALL home games this year! Click Here for more information.
