An historic occasion awaits the Sydney Roosters, as we kick off our 2023 NRL season against the NRL’s newest club, the Dolphins.
The Roosters will travel to Suncorp Stadium taking on the Dolphins in their maiden NRL game, honouring rugby league legend Arthur Beetson in the process. Artie made a significant contribution to both the Roosters and Dolphins, winning the 1965 Queensland title with the Dolphins before captaining the Roosters during the club’s back-to-back premierships in 1974 and 1975.
To commemorate the late Immortal, both clubs will play for the Artie Memorial Medal, to be awarded to the Man of the Match at every game between the Roosters and Dolphins commencing in Round 1.
Whether you’re rallying around the Roosters at Suncorp Stadium, cheering with fellow fans at Easts Bondi Junction, or barracking from the lounge at home, here’s everything you need to know ahead of Sunday’s season opener.
THE RUN SHEET
Date | Sunday, March 5 at Suncorp Stadium.
Box Office |12:45pm (AEST)
Gates open | 1pm (AEST)
Dolphins vs Sydney Roosters NRL kick-off | 3:05pm AEST/4:05pm AEDT
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SECURE YOUR SEAT
Members and fans can purchase tickets for Sunday’s clash on Ticketek. Roosters fans are urged to purchase tickets quickly to secure the best possible seats.
Roosters Members can use a member-exclusive password to purchase discounted tickets into the dedicated Roosters area. Queensland Member redemptions for the game closed on February 10.
Tickets for all Allianz Stadium home games and our Central Coast home game are now on sale. Secure your seat by purchasing tickets through Ticketek.
2023 MEMBERSHIPS ON SALE
Call yourself a Rooster by activating your 2023 Membership! Becoming a Roosters Member is the best way to support the Club.
You can activate a Membership online here or by calling our friendly Membership team on 1300 327 871 (10am-4pm Monday to Friday).
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GETTING TO SUNCORP STADIUM
Public transport is the best way to get to Suncorp Stadium. Milton and Roma Street stations are both just a short walk away from the stadium. You can plan your trip through the translink website. Free public transport is included with your ticket.
MERCHANDISE
Get decked out in Red, White and Blue by visiting the Roosters Shop in Bondi Junction or through the shop’s online store.
2023 Roosters Members can show their member’s card or enter the member discount code online to get a 10% discount.
YOUR HOME BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE GAME
If you’re unable to see the game in person but still want to feel the live audience atmosphere, head to Easts Bondi Junction from 3pm. Billy Smith, Sitili Tupouniua and Paul Momirovski will be in attendance to take photos, sign autographs and meet with fans.
Easts Group will also be running a raffle with tickets on sale from 2:30pm, giving fans a chance to win $300 worth of Roosters merchandise. Lunch and dinner dining options are available from Artie’s and Olive & Oak, game day happy hour will run at the venue from 2pm-4pm in the lead up to kick-off.
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KEEP UP TO DATE WHEREVER YOU ARE
The club’s website, social media and app are the ultimate place to go for all the latest news and team updates throughout the day. The club will publish the final team lists, highlights, match reports and post-game reactions across the weekend.
Members and fans can watch Sunday’s season opener live on Channel Nine and Fox League (Foxtel channel 502), while a live stream is also available through Kayo.
