Community is the focus as Cronulla celebrate their annual Sharks Have Heart Round with a trans-Tasman NRL blockbuster at home against the high-flying Warriors on Saturday evening.
The Sharks will wear their inaugural 'Tangata Moana' Pasifika jersey, honouring the deep cultural connections and heritage of the club's Pacific Islands players.
Here's everything you need to know for an unforgettable game-day experience.
Ticketing
CLICK HERE to secure your tickets for a Saturday night special!
The Ticketek Box Office will be open from 2.30pm.
Remember, if general public allocation is exhausted, there's still a chance to score a ticket through the Member Seat Resale feature. Simply stay posted to the Ticketek page (link above) to see if any tickets are back on the market. Members unable to attend can put their seats up for resale via the Membership portal.
Patrons are kindly reminded of the conditions of entry to Sharks Stadium. Camp chairs are not permitted into the ground.
Key Timings
3pm – Gates Open
3.05pm – Jersey Flegg Kick-Off: Sharks v Warriors
5.30pm – NRL Kick-Off: Sharks v Warriors
Membership
Our friendly Membership team will be stationed at a marquee outside the stadium on Captain Cook Drive from 2.30pm on game day to assist with enquiries.
In the meantime, please contact members@sharks.com.au.
Merchandise
Visit the Sharks Store at Bay Central Woolooware next door to the stadium and deck yourself out in the latest and greatest black, white and blue gear, including the inaugural 'Tangata Moana' Pasifika jersey!
There are also multiple merch outlets inside Sharks Stadium (south-east corner, south-west corner and north-east corner) where you can stock up on fresh kit.
Shared pathway closure
For public safety and crowd management, the shared pathway behind the stadium (marked in red on the map below) will be closed from 3pm until approximately 8:30pm. A detour with signage will be in place (marked in green on the map below), and security staff will be stationed at both ends of the closure to assist.
What's On
Trans-Tasman Showdown posters courtesy of Aramex
Collect an exclusive Sharks-Warriors souvenir poster to commemorate Saturday night's trans-Tasman blockbuster. Arrive early and find the Aramex crew in the stadium precinct to claim yours for free while stocks last.
Half-time Aramex Trans-Tasman Showdown race
Keep your eyes on the field at half-time as a Sharks superfan and Warriors fanatic go head-to-head in a race for a grand prize of $1,000 in Aramex Connect credit!
Aramex Special Delivery
One valued Sharks Member will be selected from the crowd to receive an amazing prize at half-time through the Aramex Special Delivery. Good luck!
50-50 Charity Raffle supporting Sharks Have Heart
Purchase a ticket for the 50-50 Charity Raffle and go in the draw to win a big cash prize! Half of the overall funds raised will support the Sharks Have Heart Foundation, with the other 50% to be pocketed by a lucky raffle entrant.
See one of our Shark Crew members – unmissable in bright green! – or scan the QR code on the big screens to buy a ticket and support a great cause.
If you can't make it to the game, CLICK HERE to enter the raffle online.
Pre-game Junior Rugby League lap of honour
Representatives from all 12 Cronulla JRL clubs will complete a pre-game lap of the field to celebrate another successful year in partnership with the Sharks.
Stellar Mermaids performance
In celebration of Sharks Have Heart Round, disability support clients from Stellar Experiences will join the Minespec Parts Mermaids for a special pre-match cheerleading performance. CLICK HERE to read more.
Half-time JRL relay race presented by Quest Apartment Hotels
All 12 Cronulla JRL teams will take part in a half-time relay race, presented by Quest Apartment Hotels, to determined the fastest club in the Sutherland Shire.
Coin toss
Sharks NRL Wheelchair player Finn Moan, who has done work experience with the Sharks Have Heart team, will conduct the pre-match coin toss.
Match ball delivery
Beloved Sutherland Shire local and Sharks superfan Matty Nagele will deliver the match ball to the centre of the field moments before kick-off.
Shark Alarm
In keeping with the community theme, Harry Notaras – a participant of the Sharks Deadly Choices Indigenous program – will sound the pre-game Shark Alarm.
SHARKS LIVE presented by The Vinyl Room Nightclub Gymea
DJ Jonny will get the party started by pumping tunes in the SHARKS LIVE zone, presented by The Vinyl Room, under the big screen in the south-east corner.
Food and beverage options
Food options include deliciously healthy burritos and tacos from the Zambrero food truck, ice cream, pizza, chips on a stick, hot dogs, coffee, donuts and more.
A host of top-quality food trucks will be based on the Quest Family Hill, western concourse and near the big screen on the eastern side of the stadium.
Several bars will be open around the venue selling alcoholic beverages.
CLICK HERE to view a map.
Parking and transport
CLICK HERE for information on booking parking in the Woolooware Bay Central car park to the immediate east of Sharks Stadium.
CLICK HERE for a rundown on public transport options.
Sharks at Kareela Watch Party
Other than Sharks Stadium, the best place to cheer on the boys in black, white and blue is at the Sharks at Kareela Watch Party! Catch the footy live and loud on the big screen while enjoying award-winning food and refreshing beverages.
CLICK HERE for more information.
