NRL Pre-Season Trial: South Sydney Rabbitohs v Manly Sea Eagles

Additional booking fee and credit card charges apply. Patrons aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Concession holders must show proof of eligibility.

Additional booking fee and credit card charges apply.

Accessible viewing options are available in the General Admission area and grandstand.

• General Admission Tickets: Spaces cannot be reserved. We recommend arriving early to secure your spot.
• Accessible Grandstand Tickets: Please call 123Tix on 02 6881 8632 to book tickets.
• Companion Card Holder Tickets: Please call 123Tix on 02 6881 8632 to book tickets.

Pre paid parking is available in P3 and P4 via https://www.123tix.com.au/events/50902/2026-nrl-pre-season-trial-rabbitohs-v-manly-gulgong-return-coach

Parking is available at all shuttle bus pickup locations. Strictly no public parking will be permitted at the venue or on Pitts Lane on game day.

Please note: Vehicles displaying mobility parking permits may park in carpark P4 and should follow directional signage on arrival to the ground.

There will be no parking available at Mudgee Racecourse.

There will be a number of food and beverage outlets open during the event operating around the ground. 

The alcohol-free family hill area will be located at the south east corner of the ground.

Mid-Western Regional Council welcomes everyone and is committed to making our events safe, inclusive and enjoyable for all.

If you can’t find the information you are looking for, please contact us.

Accessible viewing – There is a designated viewing platform at the North West side of the ground. The area is adjacent to the sideline and will be identifiable by signage. 

Carers – Companion card holder who purchase tickets are eligible for a second ticket for their carer/companion at no charge. Please contact 123Tix on (02) 6881 8632 to arrange this ticket.

Accessible toilets - are located at the bottom level of the grandstand for General Admission ticket holders and on Level 2 of the Grandstand for Grandstand ticket holders.

Parking - designated accessible parking spaces will be located in P4 carpark. Please have your disability parking permit displayed, parking tickets are not required.

Assistance animals – trained, registered and visibly identified assistance animals are welcome when accompanied by their handler.

Conditions of Entry for the 2026 NRL Pre-Season Challenge are as per the NRL Event Terms and Conditions.

No alcohol, glass, cans or pets (other than an assistance dog) will be permitted into Glen Willow Regional Sports Stadium. Security will be in place to enforce this rule and conduct bag checks. Picnic rugs and chairs are permitted to be brought into the Stadium. 

Game Day Schedule

1.00pm | Gates Open

1.40pm | Curtain Raiser

4.00pm | Kick-Off – NRL Pre-Season Challenge: South Sydney Rabbitohs V Manly Sea Eagles

Travelling from outside the Mudgee Region? Accomodation is being snapped up quick so we recommend you book as soon as possible if you are needing somewhere to stay.

Mudgee has a wonderful range of accommodation available from budget options through to luxury stays, or you can even stay like a local and hire a home.

View Mudgee’s accommodation offerings – Visit Mudgee Region

The game will be played at Glen Willow Stadium.

Shuttle busses will be available from Mudgee CBD and West Mudgee.

Walk via Holyoake bridge. The swinging bridge will be closed.

Return Buses will be available from Rylstone and Gulgong.

ADD ON RETURN COACH SERVICES

Gulgong Return Service $25

Departing ANZAC Park - 12.30pm 

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Kandos/Rylstone/Lue Return Service $30

Departing Kandos Country Link Coach Stop - 11.55pm

Departing Rylstone Country Link Coach Stop - 12.05pm

Departing Lue Country Link Coach Stop - 12.30pm (available on request) 

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Return buses all depart from Glen Willow Stadium following the completion of the game at approximately 6.00pm

Shuttle buses will pick up and drop off on a continuous rotation roughly every 15 minutes.

A low-floor bus will be available for patrons requiring assistance. Parking is available at all shuttle bus locations. The shuttle bus service will recommence at the conclusion of the main game. 

Mudgee West Loop

• Stop 1: Nicholson Street, near pine trees
• Stop 2: White Circle and Banjo Paterson intersection (south)
• Stop 3: White Circle and Banjo Paterson intersection (north)
• Stop 4: Mudgee Valley Park, Bell Street
•  Stop 5: Cox Street, opposite West End Food Store

Download map(PDF, 93KB)

Mudgee CBD Loop

•  Stop 1: Former Mudgee Tourist Office, Market Street
• Stop 2: Mudgee High School, Perry Street (Victoria Park side)
•  Stop 3: St Matthew's Catholic School, Lewis Street

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Tickets for the event are available exclusively through 123Tix. 

Gates open at 1.00pm.

The pre-game match kicks off at 1.40pm. 

Please note that there will be no pass-outs during the event. 

Only pre-packaged food is allowed. Commercial food such as McDonalds or KFC is not permitted. 

Alcohol is also not permitted.

Yes, there will be a number of bars around the ground on the day.

No alcohol, glass or cans will be permitted to be brought into Glen Willow Stadium.

Yes, there will be plenty of food and beverage options for purchase on the day.

Yes, NSW First Aid will be on-site to provide assistance if needed.

Portable chairs are allowed in the General Admission area. Chairs are not permitted in the Grandstand.

Shade sails and marquees are not allowed for spectators at the event.

Animals are not permitted, with the exception of assistance animals.

The event will proceed as scheduled unless weather conditions are deemed unsafe. We recommend bringing a raincoat and suitable footwear if there's a chance of rain. Please note, no refunds will be given due to weather-related cancellations.

Photos from the event will be available on the Mid-Western Regional Council's Facebook page.

As per NRL's Event Terms and Conditions, patrons are prohibited from recording or reproducing any sound, visual, or audio-visual footage for commercial or public purposes without prior written consent from the NRL. Personal enjoyment of photos or recordings is allowed, but sharing on social media for commercial use is not.