Accor Stadium confirmed for 2023 NRL Grand Final
The 2023 NRL Grand Final will be played in Sydney on Sunday 1 October following an agreement reached between the NSW Government and the Australian Rugby League Commission.
Accor Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park will again host the showpiece event – featuring the NRL and NRLW season deciders – in a one-year deal between the ARLC and NSW Government, with discussions continuing to take place for matches beyond 2023.
ARL Commission Chair Peter V’landys commented it was important to give fans certainty.
“We have worked closely with the NSW Government to reach an agreement for the 2023 Grand Final,” Mr V’landys said.
“We are respectful of the new Labor Government’s priorities at the moment and their focus on the State budget, which is why we have agreed a short-term deal which gives all stakeholders certainty about this year’s Grand Final, and provides all parties the time required to continue discussions about a long-term partnership.
“I’d like to thank Premier Chris Minns and Ministers Steve Kamper and John Graham who have taken a pragmatic approach to reaching an agreement for this year’s Grand Final. We have a great partnership with the NSW Government and we are grateful for their support of rugby league.”
Tickets to the 2023 NRL Grand Final will go on sale to club members on Wednesday 2 August through Ticketek, with general public tickets on sale from Thursday, August 3.
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said, “The NRL and NRLW Grand Finals represent the pinnacle of the best rugby league competitions in the world.
“This year’s NRL Premiership has been the closest in decades, delivering the fans the best sports entertainment experience in Australia.
"The closeness of the competition and unpredictability of results, along with four new teams in an expanded NRLW competition, has given fans of all Clubs an opportunity to see their team on Grand Final day.
“In addition to the Grand Finals at Accor Stadium, we will also have a Fan Festival in Sydney, which will be a great celebration of Rugby League and an opportunity for fans to show their colours and celebrate their team.
“We want to thank the NSW Government for again supporting the NRL and NRLW Grand Finals and working in partnership to deliver a week-long celebration of Rugby League in Sydney.”
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NSW Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said, “Sydney is the nation’s birthplace of rugby league and the heart of its passionate fans, so it is fantastic the NRL and NRLW Grand Finals are remaining in their homeplace once again.
“Rugby league fans will flock to Sydney and Accor Stadium will be abuzz with a capacity crowd on Grand Final day.”
