Bumper Five Days Of Football In Sydney

Published on : Thursday, August 25, 2016

destination-NSW-300x103The NRL will kick off the match schedule this evening with the Bulldogs vs. Cowboys at Belmore Oval, followed by the inaugural College Football Sydney Cup on Saturday at midday at ANZ Stadium.

 

Come Saturday afternoon the Sydney Swans will take on Richmond at the SCG, and from Sunday through to Monday, fans can take in a further two NRL matches.

 

NSW Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events and Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres said, “Sydney continues to set the benchmark as Australia’s sports capital, and the volume of football games being hosted across the city is a testament to that.

 

“We’re particularly excited to host the College Football Sydney Cup, the opening round of the American College Football season this Saturday, with the Cal Golden Bears taking on the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. This major event alone is anticipated to attract more than 15,000 domestic and international visitors to Sydney – an influx which is estimated to inject more than $10 million in visitor expenditure into the local economy.”
 
Destination NSW Chief Executive Officer Sandra Chipchase said, “Securing major sporting events for NSW is a crucial part of our strategy to continue to attract visitors to our State. There’s no better place to spend a weekend than watching some footy and seeing what the city has to offer, and with a bumper five days of game-day action, visitors have even more reason to extend their stay.”
 
The five-day schedule of football games in Sydney includes:
Thursday, August 25th
Bulldogs vs. Cowboys
Belmore Oval, Canterbury
Kick off at 7:50pm
Why fans must attend: Not only is it a rare opportunity to see the Dogs play at their old home ground, but fans will see former Bulldogs player and current Cowboys captain, Jonathan Thurston

 
Saturday, August 27th
College Football Sydney Cup
ANZ Stadium, Homebush Bay
Kick off at 12:00pm
Why fans must attend: One of the hottest tickets in town. Fans will see the University of California, Golden Bears take on the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in the opening round of the American College Football Season. Even if you don’t like football, the cheerleaders, marching band, entertainment and 2-foot long hot dogs are reason enough to grab a ticket!

 
Sea Eagles vs. Raiders
Brookvale Oval, Manly
Kick off at 3:00pm
Why fans must attend: The Sea Eagles’ final game of the 2016 season and a chance for fans to say farewell to one of the true legends of the game, Manly captain Jamie Lyon

 
Sydney Swans vs. Richmond
Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Moorepark
Kick off at 4:35pm
Why fans must attend: It’s the final Sydney game of the home-and-away season. Bring your family, round up your friends and don’t miss the last Saturday afternoon match at the SCG for 2016

 
Sharks vs. Roosters
Southern Cross Stadium, Woollooware
Kick off at 7:45pm
Why fans must attend: A huge game for the Sharks as they fight to finish in the top two of the Minor Premiership, and secure a home game match for their first game of their finals series campaign

 
Sunday, August 28th
Knights vs. Rabbitohs
Hunter Stadium, Newcastle
Kick off at 7:45pm
Why fans must attend: The game is the last chance for Newcastle fans to farewell a couple of stalwarts of the game, Jeremy Smith and James McManus

 
Monday, August 29th
Eels vs. Dragons
Pirtek Stadium, Parramatta
Kick off at 7:00pm
Why fans must attend: A must-attend for any Eels fan. It’s the final ever match at Pirtek Stadium

 

Source:- Destination NSW

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