NRL Gameday Guide: Week 1 Finals v Cowboys

What’s On: Sharks Week 1 Finals

SHARKS FAN MEET-UP
4PM–7PM | Watson’s Hotel, EQ - Moore Park
Sharks' fans, this one’s for you!
Meet up with fellow Sharkies at Watson's EQ and a few Cronulla legends could be popping in as well.
There'll be Sharks' merch giveaways and F&B discounts for ticket holders

MARCH INTO STADIUM
7PM | Watson’s EQ → Allianz Stadium
Then we march. Together.
Sharks' fans uniting with drums, giant banners, Mermaids and some Cronulla legends to lead the pack.
Join the crew, raise your voice, and rise together as we enter Sydney’s Shark Tank!
One pack. One voice. Let’s make some noise.

Make Allianz the SHARK TANK
Black, white and blue should be the only colours in your wardrobe this week.
Go all out and make a bold statement from head to toe.
Allianz Stadium will light up in Sharks blue as we turn it into the SHARK TANK!
Make sure you're there to get behind our NRLW and NRL teams.

50-50 Charity Raffle
We'll still be running the 50-50 Charity Raffle at Allianz Stadium, so purchase a ticket and go in the draw to win a big cash prize! This weekend's charity partner is the Sharks Have Heart Foundation, supporting the great work our club does in the local community. The other 50% will 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.

Sharks Mermaids
It's not a home game without the peerless Sharks Mermaids!
Who will deliver a very special performance after our NRLW match and before the NRL Finals clash at Allianz Stadium.
Enjoy watching the NRL's finest cheer squad bring the heat pre-game

Sharks Finals Fever Fan Hub
Send us your best Sharks photo, a message of support, or a 10 to 15 second video firing up the team. We will share them with the players, and you could be featured on Sharks socials - send via THIS link!

NRL Finals Week 1 and NRLW Round 11 ticketing information

Tickets are now available to the general public via THIS link with a ticket valid for both NRLW and NRL games.

Ticketed Members must use their Advantage Access Number (AAN) to purchase tickets. Unique codes can be found by clicking HERE. Ticketed Members should keep a record of their AAN for seamless purchasing.

Non-ticketed Members will be provided with a generic code via email.

Please note – Sharks Membership cards cannot be scanned for entry to the game.

Tickets are available from $29 for adults and $79 for families across all final's venues in weeks one and two.

All matches in Week One of the NRL Telstra Premiership 2026 finals series will be broadcast live on the Nine Network, Fox League, Kayo Sports, 9NOW and Sky NZ.

The Cronulla Sharks and Sharks at Kareela are unable to process any transactions or assist with the purchasing of tickets, including accessible and group ticketing. For all ticketing enquiries, Members must contact Ticketek, who can be contacted below:

Ticket purchases – CLICK HERE
Accessible & Companion Seating – CLICK HERE or call 1300 665 915
Group Seating – CLICK HERE or call 1300 364 001
*Members will be provided all ticketing information via email*

Register your interest HERE if you'd like to catch a shuttle bus from the Shire.

Getting to the game - Transport 
Catch the G-train to the game!
A special train dedicated to Sharks fans, decked out in black, white and blue, which departs from Cronulla Station, Platform 1 at 5:02pm on Saturday (T4 Bondi Junction via Kogarah) and is scheduled to arrive at Central Station at 5:52pm, then it's a 25-minute walk from Central Station to Allianz Stadium.

Match tickets include train travel, which runs regularly from the Sutherland Shire on the T4 Bondi Junction via Kogarah or T4 Bondi Junction via Wolli Creek lines into Central Station, and then it's a 25-minute walk from Central Station to Allianz Stadium.

Go to the Transport NSW link for more information - CLICK HERE

Plan ahead using the Trip Planner

Shuttle Buses
Register your interest HERE if you'd like to catch a shuttle bus from the Shire.

Shuttle buses will run from Ocean Protect Stadium at 3.58pm and 5.58pm and drop fans off at Allianz Stadium at the southern end of Driver Avenue, a short walk from Watson's Hotel at the EQ, where Sharks fans will gather pre-game.

Shuttle buses will depart Allianz Stadium from the southern end of Driver Avenue after the Sharks-Cowboys elimination final and return to Ocean Protect Stadium.

Shuttle buses are free for match ticket holders and will commence service when gates open.

Register your interest HERE if you'd like to catch a shuttle bus from the Shire.

Membership & Ticketing

A reminder that 2026 Membership Passes will not grant entry into Saturday’s double-header at Allianz Stadium.

All tickets to the match will need to be pre-purchased via Ticketmaster HERE.

Ticketed Members will be required to use their AAN Code to purchase tickets. Ticketed Members should've received an email on Friday, 4 September, 2026, with details about how to access your AAN code directly from the NRL. Still haven't got your code? CLICK HERE to obtain it.

Non-Ticketed Members can purchase tickets from 4:00 PM on Monday, 7 September 2026 using the unique code emailed to them.

The Membership Services Marquee will be at Allianz Stadium on Saturday to assist with all your Membership needs and answer any questions.

You will also have the chance to Register Your Interest in 2027 Membership. See our friendly staff from 5pm outside the Gate Two entrance to the stadium on Saturday.

Match Ticket Entitlements
Match tickets include travel on all modes of public transport; simply show your ticket to transport staff when boarding. 

Valid pre-purchased tickets include travel on the following transport services; just show your event ticket to Transport staff when boarding services:  

Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink Intercity services (non-booked services bounded by Bomaderry, Goulburn, Bathurst, Scone and Dungog stations. 

Remember to keep your event ticket safe for your return journey, or you'll need to use your Opal card, as you must have a valid ticket when travelling on public transport. Your match ticket is valid on trains until 4am the following day. 

Merchandise
The Sharks' Merch Van will be located in front of NRL Central from 4pm.
An internal merch outlet inside Allianz Stadium, located near Gate 1 from 5pm.

Or visit the Sharks Store at Bay Central Woolooware next door to Ocean Protect Stadium and deck yourself out in the latest and greatest black, white and blue gear.

Check out our recently released 'Premiers Range,' celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the 2016 premiership.

Grab yourself a Sharks' 2026 Indigenous jersey 

or our 2026 Women in League kit

And don't forget the Heritage jersey or the striking 2026 home jersey, which pays tribute to the 2016 kit!

Food and beverage options
Follow THIS LINK for Allianz Stadium Food and Bevarage information

Conditions of Entry
Follow THIS LINK for Allianz Stadium Conditions of Entry.

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.