NRL Game Day Guide: Round 9 v Wests Tigers

Please note: NSW Police may temporarily close Captain Cook Drive in both directions between Gannons Rd and Woolooware Rd for approx. 20 minutes immediately following the NRL full-time whistle to assist with pedestrian egress.

Membership & Ticketing
Tickets are still available – secure your spot today through Ticketek! 

It's not too late to sign up for a value-packed Sharks Membership to ensure you don't miss a moment of heart-racing action at Ocean Protect Stadium in 2026.

Check out the Membership Services Marquee for all your Membership needs. See our friendly staff from 1pm outside the Gate Two entrance to the stadium.

Find your name on our new Member Wall or write a letter to your favourite Shark in our Kids Station, located right near the Membership Services Marquee.

Trouble getting into Ocean Protect Stadium or forgot your Membership card? We've got you covered! Visit the Membership Services Window at the Gate 1 Ticket Box from 1pm and we'll help you get inside and into your seat.

Have a group of ten or more? Group Ticketing is the perfect way to get your friends and family together at discount prices with exclusive money-can't-buy experiences. CLICK HERE for more information.

If general public allocation is exhausted, there's always a chance to score a ticket through the Member Seat Resale feature. Simply stay posted to the Ticketek page to see if any tickets are back on the market. Members unable to attend can put their seats up for resale via the Sharks Membership portal.

Parking and Transport
Casual and season parking at Woolooware Bay Central, next door to the stadium, can be purchased through the Membership Services Team or the Member Portal.

Please call 1300 SHARKS for assistance with booking casual parking.

With free street parking extremely limited, the Sharks also encourage patrons to make use of public transport when travelling to Ocean Protect Stadium.

Match tickets include travel on trains, which run regularly to Woolooware on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line within walking distance of the venue. Station shuttle buses will run from Caringbah, Cronulla and Woolooware train stations before and after the game. Shuttle buses are free for match ticketholders.

As a general rule, shuttle buses commence routes to Ocean Protect Stadium two hours prior to NRL kick-off. Departures commence from full-time and continue until an hour post match.

CLICK HERE for more information via TransportNSW.

Conditions of Entry & Anti-Social Behaviour
Patrons are kindly reminded of the conditions of entry to Ocean Protect Stadium. Camp chairs are not permitted into the ground.

The Sharks are committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of all attendees and do not tolerate any form of discriminatory behaviour.

To report anti-social behaviour, text 0433 556 185 with your issue and location.

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.

There are also multiple merch outlets inside Ocean Protect Stadium (south-east corner, south-west corner and north-east corner) where you can stock up on fresh kit – including the striking 2026 home jersey which pays tribute to the 2016 kit!

What’s On: Sharks Have Heart Round

This Sunday’s Round 9 clash against the West Tigers at Ocean Protect Stadium marks Sharks Have Heart Round, presented by Quest Apartment Hotels.

The round recognises the impact of the club’s community programs and the ongoing work of the Sharks Have Heart team across the Sutherland Shire, highlighting initiatives that promote inclusion, participation and connection.

Mermaid Megastars
Arrive early for a special performance from the Mermaid Megastars, led by Equal Access Program Lead and NRLW player Emma Verran alongside director Robyn Parras. The group will showcase a cheer routine developed through the club’s disability inclusion programs.

SCORE Sharks Lap of Honour
The SCORE Sharks will complete a lap of honour before kick-off. The team, made up of players with a range of disabilities, competes in the Cronulla Junior Rugby League competition and representative exhibition matches.

Half-time: Junior League Girls Relay
At half-time, approximately 70 female players from local junior clubs will take part in the Cronulla Junior League Girls Relay, celebrating the continued growth of female participation in rugby league across the region.

50-50 Charity Raffle
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 Disability Trust, with the other 50% to be pocketed by a lucky raffle winner.

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.

Aramex Special Delivery
As always, one valued Sharks Member will be chosen from the crowd to receive an amazing prize at half-time through the Aramex Special Delivery!

SHARKS LIVE presented by The Vinyl Room Nightclub Gymea
Channelling vibes from The Vinyl Room Nightclub Gymea, DJ Jonny is back to rock the party in the SHARKS LIVE zone in the south-east corner.

And North Sydney Bus Co is on site outside the stadium. Members/Fans can get their photo with the Sharks Bus.

Need assistance? Can’t find your seat or where something is at Ocean Protect Stadium? Keep an eye out for our amazing Shark Crew or our Sharks Sport and Business Diploma students if you have any questions or need any assistance.

Sharks Mermaids
It's not a home game without the peerless Sharks Mermaids! Enjoy watching the NRL's finest cheer squad bring the heat pre-game and at half-time.

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.

Sharks at Kareela Footy Watch Party
Other than Ocean Protect 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 screens while enjoying award-winning food and refreshing beverages amongst fellow Sharks supporters.

CLICK HERE for more information.