NRL Fan Fest returns in 2025

Celebrate the 2025 NRL season with the ultimate two-day Rugby League Fan Festival at the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Circular Quay, Sydney.

Cheer on the NRL and NRLW Grand Final teams before Sunday's big games in their Grand Final presentation, while there's also the chance to meet-and-greet players and mascots from other clubs throughout the two-days.

Free event. Suitable for all ages.

Full team appearances schedule below.

Thursday 2nd Oct		Friday 3rd Oct
Cowboys	10:30am - 11:00am	Knights	10:30am - 11:00am
Eels	10:30am - 11:00am	Cowboys	11:00am - 11:30am
Warriors	11:30am - 12:00pm	Wests Tigers	12:30pm - 1:00pm
Bulldogs	12:00pm - 12:30pm
Dragons	12:30pm - 1:00pm

Hisense Commentary Box

Calling all pundits! Are you the next voice of Rugby League? Test your commentary skills and call some of the best rugby league moments of all time for the chance to WIN awesome prizes thanks to Hisense. Game on!

Chemist Warehouse Fan Zone

The Chemist Warehouse Activation at Fan Fest is set to bring fans an unforgettable experience! Capture the moment as you Step into the action with the Fan Run On. Test your strength on the Tackle Course and see if you’ve got what it takes to dominate the field! Score big with giveaways! Drop your team coin into the NRL Freefall Wall and win exciting prizes.

Red Bull DJ Truck & Sampling

The Red Bull DJ Truck will surprise, delight & give energy to fans. Red Bull will be on site each day handing out cold cans of Red Bull to fans to give them wiiings!

Telstra Photo Moments

Telstra will be bringing the Telstra Hub to Fan Fest to create the ultimate photo moment for fans with the NRL and NRLW Telstra Premiership trophies.

Shapes Guessing Box

Shapes will be bringing back their Guessing Box, giving all attendees a chance to win a Year’s worth of Shapes! There will also be free Shapes to giveaway each day of Fan Fest.

Harvey Norman Scoops and Sounds of Summer!

Kick off your summer in style at the Harvey Norman pop up. Test your footy skills for FREE homemade sorbet samples, refreshing and delicious! PLUS take on the claw machine to WIN merch, speakers and more!

Tackle Your thirst Thanks to Solo!

Tackle your thirst with the OG Thirst Crusher. Solo will help NRL Fans tackle their thirst on Day 1 of Fan Fest, sampling ice cold cans of their brand-new Solo Lemon & Orange for fans to try!

VB “The Sheds’ @ Cruise Bar

VB are taking over Cruise Bar with "The Sheds", a relaxing space to soak in Fan Fest from the best seat in the house. Enjoy live entertainment, mingle with NRL legends, win awesome prizes, and treat yourself to $10 VB pints and food specials all day. Free entry, open from 11am to late.

Teddy Swims headlines the Grand Final Entertainment, presented by Instax!

Get ready for a show-stopping performance from one of the world’s most exciting voices. This is where world-class entertainment meets Rugby League’s ultimate battle — the best teams going head-to-head for glory. Don’t miss the epic spectacle with moments that matter.

BONDI BEACH FOOTY FEST 2025

Join us at Bondi Beach on Saturday 4 October from 9am for the Bondi Beach Footy Fest! Rally your mates and head down for a morning of fun with touch footy, an epic NRL Legends match, live beats, awesome giveaways, free skin checks, and League Star clinic for the kiddies.

2025 GRAND FINAL WEEK SURPRISE SPECTACLE

Head to Circular Quay for a surprise spectacle for fans as part of the Grand Final Week celebrations. Expect the unexpected - you won't want to miss this! 📍 Circular Quay, Sydney ⌚ This Thursday 2nd September - 7:30pm

The best of Western Sydney

Adventure lives around every corner in Western Sydney: from Parramatta's natural reserve or searching for the best eats, a day out west will draw out your wild side.

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Pre-game snacks and post-game eats

Western Sydney is a paradise for diverse, good-value eating, and Sydney Olympic Park is at its centre.

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Where to stay in Western Sydney

Extend your stay at one of the many accommodation options at Sydney Olympic Park: luxurious suites at the Pullman, multi-bedroom family apartments at Quest, and affordable rooms at the Ibis Budget.

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Telstra

NSW Government

Feel New Sydney

Kia

Ampol

Accor

Anaconda

Chemist Warehouse

Hisense

Harvey Norman

KFC

Shapes

Steeden

Triple M

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