Whether you've gotten your tickets or are planning to watch from afar, here's everything you need to know for Friday night's blockbusting double header as we officially open Allianz Stadium!
Get In Early for a Grand Opening
At 5pm, the Sydney Roosters will open the gates of Allianz Stadium to the general public, and for the first two hours until 7pm, Merivale is offering 49% off drinks (alcohol beverages, soft drink, juices and water) to help toast the first sporting events at the venue.
NRLW Grand Final Rematch
The opening event kicks off at 5:40pm as our NRLW side take on St George Illawarra in their Round 3 clash as they search for their third consecutive win to start 2022.
In what will be the first meeting between the two sides since the incredible 2021 Grand Final victory back in April, you'll want to get in early to see Isabelle Kelly and co grace the field for the very first time.
Australian Icons to Take Centre Stage
Prior to the NRL match, ARIA-winning Australian electronic music duo, The Presets, will take centre stage on-field prior to kick-off in what will be a highly-anticipated set of pre-match entertainment.
The icons of Australian music will be sure to hype up the sold-out crowd with some of their biggest hits, so make sure you're there!
Renewed Rivalry Enters New Chapter
At 7:55pm, the main event is on when the Roosters face arch-rivals Souths in the latest edition of the code's biggest rivalry, with a home semi-final on the line for both teams!
Match: Roosters v Rabbitohs
Round 25 -
home Team
Roosters
6th Position
away Team
Rabbitohs
7th Position
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
There will be scores to settle as the Roosters take the field for the first time at their brand new home stadium, and have every reason to be confident as they hit top form on the back of a seven-game winning run.
With the likes of James Tedesco, Luke Keary and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves set to face off against Latrell Mitchell, Cody Walker and Cameron Murray, you can guarantee there will be plenty of fireworks in this clash!
No Ticket? No Worries - Easts Has You Covered!
If you’ve missed out on tickets for this Friday’s historic double-header, the next place to cheer on your Roosters is at easts Bondi Junction – home of the Sydney Roosters.
Be sure to book a spot at Olive & Oak, which opens from 4:30pm to enjoy a pre-game drink or dinner, and be sure to check out Arties' Bar - with 49% off drinks during the first two hours after fulltime!
Not only that, but if you spend $10 or more, you'll go into the draw to win a 2022 Roosters jersey signed by the entire NRL squad, with the winner set to be announced at 10pm!
