NRL Grand Final sold out as ticket sales ignite member frustrations
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 3:11 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The 2026 NRL Grand Final is sold out ahead of its date on Sunday at Accor Stadium. Ticket sales, which began with club members on Monday, sparked anger among fans due to perceived issues with the Ticketmaster platform, leading to accusations of a chaotic process. Newcastle Knights fans prioritized ticket purchases after a record-setting preliminary final against Penrith Panthers, drawing 57,000 attendees. No tickets will be available for public sale, with the only option now being official resale platforms.
- •The Grand Final will take place at Accor Stadium on Sunday at 7:30 PM AEDT.
- •Newcastle Knights secured a spot by defeating Penrith Panthers in the preliminaries.
- •Only resale tickets remain after club members bought out the initial allocation.
- •Social media backlash criticized the organization of the ticket sales.
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