NRL FAQs

Watch the Parramatta Eels take on the Raiders at TIO Stadium, Marrara, NT at 7:05pm on Saturday, 12 April 2025.

Click here to download the venue and parking map of TIO Stadium.

Yes! In the grandstand we have dedicated wheelchair bays and carer seats – you can view the map here. Please click on the Accessible icon on the ticketing page to see available options.

Please note that seats are not provided in the general admission area, but there is a dedicated accessible viewing area suitable for wheelchairs (carers will need to bring their own seats).

The Eels vs Raiders NRL Match is proud to participate this year in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool to help people living with disabilities that are not immediately obvious. Wearing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower can discretely indicate to staff that the wearer may need additional help, support or time.

We invite those already participating in the initiative to wear their sunflowers to the match where our staff have completed the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Training. For anyone wanting to join the initiative Sunflower Lanyards and wristbands are available free of charge from the Sunflower booth, located just outside of the Bonson Gates (South side) at the NRL.

Sunflower wearers or their carers can approach staff identified with a Sunflower Supporter badge who have completed the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower training if they need to seek assistance or information.

NT Police and St John NT will be onsite, with first aid posts located throughout the venue.

A venue map with locations will be published closer to the game.

Smoking & Vaping is strictly prohibited within TIO Stadium.

Designated smoking and vaping areas are available outside the Ah Mat, Bonson & Scoreboard gates. You will need your ticket to re-enter the venue.

Failure to follow these directions, may result in eviction from the venue.

 

Dedicated event buses will be running to and from TIO Stadium from various locations: Darwin area, Casuarina, Palmerston and rural. You can view the timetable here.

There is also free access to the urban network on the night of the event, when showing a valid NRL ticket.

Designated Taxi/Uber drop off and collection will be via the Ah Mat entrance on Abala Road. You can view the venue map here.

Limited general admission and accessible parking is available at TIO Stadium.

• Public car parking is located via Abala Road

• Designated accessible parking is located at the Bonson entrance

• Corporate and VIP parking is located in the Bonson carpark

View changed traffic conditions and gate details here.

Darwin is compact and easy to get around. Taxis, a shuttle bus and rideshare services are available from the airport, and e-scooters and e-bikes are available in the city.

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There are options to suit all budgets.

Visit www.tourismtopend.com.au or http://northernterritory.com/plan/accommodation to find the right option for you.

Meet the Eels before the big showdown!

Head to Mindil Beach Casino Resort for an all-ages afternoon of fun by the infinity pool, enjoy live music, a DJ and appearances by local mascots including Barry from Million Dollar Fish.

Arrive early to soak up the sun and tunes, then at 5pm, join us for the player signing session and grab an autograph from your heroes before Saturday’s big game!

Find out more on the official event page

Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Parramatta Eels as they hit the field for their Captain’s Run at TIO Stadium. This is your chance to see the team go through their final preparations before taking on the Canberra Raiders in Darwin.

To secure your complimentary ticket to attend, please click here

The match kicks off at 19:05 Darwin time.

Tickets are available online via our authorised seller Ticketek.

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General Admission Tickets – Access to general admission viewing areas

• Junior General Admission* – $10

• Adult General Admission – $35

• Concession General Admission – $20

• Family General Admission – $20

*Junior prices are for those aged between 5 and 15. Children 4 and under are free on the knee.

A family ticket is charged at $20 per ticket, e.g. a family of 4 would be $80.

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• General Admission: Children 4 years and under are granted free entry, child tickets must be reserved at the time of adult ticket purchase. A maximum of two children per paid ticket-holding parent or guardian is permitted. Children must be supervised by their ticket-holding parent or guardian at all times during the event.

• Family tickets: The family ticket includes 2 x adults (16 and over) and 2 x juniors (5-15 years). Children 4 and under can enter the Grandstand for free, provided they do not occupy a reserved seat. Additional children 4 and under can be reserved for free at the time of purchase for the General Admission area.

• Grandstand tickets: Children aged four and under can enter the Grandstand for free, provided they do not occupy a reserved seat. If they need a seat, they must have a Junior Grandstand ticket.

Yes you can! The concession General Admission price is $20.

Companion card holders can book a Companion Card ticket when accompanying an Adult GA or Reserved Seating paying ticket holder. This is limited to one companion per ticket holder. You may be asked to show your companion card at the entry.

Ticketek Accessible Ticketing Terms and Conditions apply.

By purchasing this ticket you agree to receive the opportunity to participate in a one-off survey about your experience at the Parramatta Eels NRL game. This does not automatically include you in any marketing and promotional database.

You will be advised how your information was obtained and you can opt out of the research easily at the start of the survey.

Ticketek will only offer a refund when an event has been cancelled or rescheduled, or where required by Australian Consumer Law. To submit a request for a refund or exchange, please contact Ticketek directly through your online account.

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Ticketek terms and conditions.

There will be 3 ATMs available. One will be on level 2, with another two located on the ground level near St Johns near the Ah Mat Gates. View the map with details here.

Eels merchandise will unfortunately not be available for purchase at the game.

Lost and Found property is taken to the Champions Hub located on the concourse behind of the Grandstand.

FOOD

• Licensed food vendors will operate around the venue, offering a range of options at different price points.

• Catering stalls will be located at the Scoreboard Entry Gate, behind the Family Friendly area, behind the Grandstand and on level 2 of the Grandstand.

DRINKS

• Public bars will be located throughout the venue and open from 4pm.

• All bars will be open by 6.00pm.

• Public bars will only serve mid-strength alcohol in cans.

• Alcohol may only be consumed in certain areas.

• Designated water and soft drink outlets will be positioned around the venue. Family friendly dry areas are at the Bonson End of the field.

Event Champions provide a friendly, engaging, personal service to help guests. They are in addition to security and crowd control staff. Event Champions also operate an information desk.

Cameras (including digital cameras), audio and video recorders may be brought into the Venue only at the discretion of NTMEC. Photographs taken within a Venue may be used only for private non-commercial purposes. For the avoidance of doubt, commercial purposes include licensing, merchandising, memorabilia, or marketing.

Yes, you can bring camp chairs and rugs to sit on. Those with camp chairs will be requested to locate themselves above the line on the upper areas of the grass banks.

• Glass or cans

• Illegal substances, including controlled, dangerous or illicit drugs

• Alcohol

• E-cigarettes and liquid

• Umbrellas

• Perfumes, aftershaves or deodorants

• Flares or fireworks

• Laser pointers

• Weapons, or resemblance of weapons, including knives, firearms, blunt offensive objects, batons and those with sharp ends

• Projectile items, including balls, frisbees, rackets or similar objects

• Bicycles, skateboards and skates, and scooters and helmets of any form

• Political or offensive materials

• Recording devices (for commercial purposes) and tripods

• Selfie sticks

• Flag poles of more than 1 metre in length / banners or flags larger than 1m x 2m

• Eskies and bags of larger dimensions than 35cm in height, 20cm in width and 30cm in length (i.e. too large to be stored under a seat), including motorized eskies

• Other items as determined by NTMEC that may cause injury, public nuisance or safety concerns.