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Belmore to host NRL Pre-season Challenge Double-Header

First-class rugby league action will make a long-awaited return to Belmore Sports Ground, when the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs host the Cronulla Sutherland Sharks in the NRL's 2023 Pre-season Challenge double-header on Sunday, February 19.

Returning to the spiritual home ground of the Bulldogs, Members and fans will get the opportunity to watch big-name signings Reed Mahoney and Viliame Kikau trot out in blue and white for the first time.

The venue will host its first NRL fixture since a sell-out crowd descended into Belmore Sports Ground last year when the Bulldogs tackled the St. George Illawarra Dragons in Round 12 of the 2022 NRL Premiership Season.

Local rivals the Wests Tigers will kick off the day when they face off against the Canberra Raiders at 2:55PM AEDT. Followed by the final match of the day, hosts Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs take on the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks from 5:00PM AEDT.

Tickets will be available to the general public from 4:00PM AEDT, Friday January 20. You will be able to purchase tickets via Ticketek.

Members have been granted exclusive pre-sale access to purchase tickets to this event from Monday 16 January 4:00pm (AEDT) until Friday 20 January 3:59pm (AEDT), unless sold out prior. Members also receive a 20% discount on tickets, click here to join the pack in 2023 and receive 20% off tickets to this match as well as all home games in Sydney.

Please note, this fixture is NOT included as part of any Ticketed Membership package and Membership cards will NOT scan into the event.

All Members wishing to attend, as well as the general public, will be required to purchase tickets to this fixture.

You will be able to purchase a maximum of ten (10) tickets per password. Remaining tickets will be available to the general public from 4:00PM AEDT Friday 20 January, unless sold out prior.

Running Times

Time Event
1:55PM Gates Open
2:55PM Wests Tigers v Canberra Raiders
5:00PM Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v Cronulla Sutherland Sharks

*Times are approx. and subject to change at any time.

If you have any questions, please contact the Membership Services Team on 1300 769 164 or at members@bulldogs.com.au

Acknowledgement of Country

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs respect and honour the Darug and Eora nations, who are the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.