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NRL 2024: Everything you need to know about Fan Fest

NRL Fan Fest comes alive again in 2024 with three days of fun and entertainment on the Southern Forecourt at the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay from October 2-4.

It's the perfect way to build up to the NRL grand final and be part of the atmosphere of the big occasion.

There will be a range of giveaways from the NRL's valued partners including NRL and NRLW Telstra Premiership Grand Final tickets, KFC vouchers, Chemist Warehouse vouchers, Hisense products, Harvey Norman vouchers, Shapes, signed jerseys thanks to Telstra and much more!

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 three days.

Welcome to Sydney for the 2024 NRL Fan Festival celebrating Grand Final Week, supported proudly by the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency Destination NSW. Discover everything Sydney has to offer at
 

NRL Fan Fest 2024

Wednesday October 2

Opening times: 12.00pm to 5.00pm

Club appearances

12.00pm Wests Tigers

1.00pm Veronica White and Ken Stephen Medal Nominee Q&A

2.00pm Cronulla Sharks

2.30pm Cowboys and Dolphins

3.00pm Sydney Roosters

Thursday October 3

Opening times: 10.00am to 5.00pm

Club appearances

10.00am Newcastle Knights 

11.00am St George Illawarra Dragons

11.00am Parramatta Eels

12.00pm to 2.00pm Luke Brooks (VB Cruise Bar)

12.15pm NRL grand final teams presented on stage. 

1.15pm Official Grand final media conference. Representatives, including coaches and captains, of Melbourne Storm and Penrith Panthers.

12.00pm to 1.45pm Aaron Woods (VB Cruise Bar)

2.00pm to 4.00pm Romy Teitzel (VB Cruise Bar)

Friday October 4

Opening times: 10.00am to 5.00pm

Club appearances

10.00am Bulldogs

12.30pm Rabbitohs

12.00pm to 2.00pm Kyle Flanagan (VB Cruise Bar)

2.00pm to 4.00pm Kezie Apps (VB Cruise Bar)

2.00pm to 4.00pm Najvada George (VB Cruise Bar)

3.00pm Official NRLW Grand Final Media Conference. Representatives, including Coaches and Captains, of Sydney Roosters and Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.

4.00pm NRLW Grand Final Teams presented on stage.

Saturday October 5, 9.30am

Take part or watch competitive games of beach touch footy, play with famous faces from NRL and NRLW, enjoy music on the beach and a grand final preview live show featuring NRL legends, Trent Hodkinson and Josh Reynolds.

You will also get the chance to see Tom Trbojevic, Ben Trbojevic, Mark Tookey, Ben Roberts, Chase Stanley and Brad Fittler!

There will also be running for kids aged 5 to 12. Come down and enjoy the perfect way to kick off Grand Final weekend!

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Fan Activities 

NRL partners are delivering everything from food, activities, face painting and the chance to win some awesome prizes. There’s something for all the family including:

Chemist Warehouse Magic Putt Putt & Interactive Photo booth: Chemist Warehouse are providing all the fun with a hole in one challenge where you could win Chemist Warehouse vouchers and go in the draw to be selected to participate in the half time activation at the Grand Final as well as fun photo moment and giveaways.  

Westpac Football Drop: Make sure you head to the Westpac Zone at Fan Fest to test your Catch&Keep skills and stand a chance to win a NRL Premiership footy! The challenge is simple – how many balls can you Catch&Keep?   

Telstra Photo Moments: Telstra are giving fans the chance to feel what it is like to get up close and personal with the NRL & NRLW Trophies. Come down and get your picture today.    

Hisense Commentary Box: Calling all pundits! Are you the next voice of rugby league? Commentate iconic moments from NRL Grand Finals past and share on social for your chance to WIN BIG! Go Bigger with Hisense!   

Bungee Run Activity: Head down to Fan Fest on Friday to have your go at the Bungee Run. The perfect way to have let your hair down before the weekend!

Big League Photobooth: On Friday there will be a unique experience for fans to make memories in the Big League Photobooth.  

VB Club Room @ Cruise Bar: The Very Best at NRL Fan Fest! The Club Room is where victories are celebrated and the good times roll. Visit Cruise Bar during Fan Fest for great food, $10 VB pints, live entertainment, meet & greets with NRL Legends, and the chance to win awesome prizes, all thanks to Victoria Bitter.   

Prize Vault: Can you open the Vault. Scan the QR code for a code and see if you can open the vault to win what is in side. Some incredible vouchers from Chemist Warehouse and Harvey Norman, a Hisense TV as well as signed jerseys and more.

Harvey Norman Sounds of Summer | JBL DJ: Harvey Norman is providing the sounds of summer for this year’s NRL Fan Fest. Visit the Harvey Norman DJ to check out the latest audio products, the best DJ sets and boogie on the dance floor!

Steeden Magic Pass: Do you have the magic touch? Hit three targets with a pass and you could win a Steeden football! Scan the QR code at the activation to register, and you will also go into the draw to win 2 x 2024 NRL and NRLW Grand Final Day tickets and receive a 20% off discount at Steeden.com.au. 

Grab your tickets to the 2024 NRL & NRLW Telstra Premiership Grand Final here

Acknowledgement of Country

National Rugby League respects and honours 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.