Green light for Titans fans with date to return to home games

Up to 2000 Titans fans will be able to watch the game against the Dragons at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday. Here’s how the tickets will be distributed.

TITANS fans will be able to watch the game from Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.

Deputy Premier Dr Steven Miles made the announcement in State Parliament today.

It means up to 2000 fans can attend the Gold Coast’s game against the Dragons.

“It’s a small step but a sensible one,” Dr Miles said.

He said sporting clubs had asked for up to 2000 fans to attend. He admitted that number may not be reached. The announcement means crowds will return to all future NRL games in Queensland.

“Queensland has earned this small step back to normal,” he said.

Crowds during the Gold Coast Titans v Wests Tigers NRL Round 2 game at Cbus Super Stadium.

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The Titans will allocate 1500 of the maximum 2000 seats to members, with the longest-serving members to be given first crack at securing a seat.

The remaining 500 tickets will be reserved for sponsors, corporate supporters and the club’s football department.

The club was on Wednesday morning finalising the ticket ballot process, which is expected to begin on Thursday.

Crowds at Cbus Super Stadium.

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Titans chief executive Steve Mitchell welcomed the news, applauding the Government for their management of the COVID-19 crisis and delivering a fitting reward for Titans supporters.

“This is obviously great news for the Titans and the NRL, but for fans of sports across Queensland,” Mitchell said.

“The past few months have been tough on everyone, and the hard work done by the NRL in getting our competition restarted gave us a feeling that life was finally returning to normal.

“Thanks to the Premier and her Government in containing the virus in Queensland, we are now at the stage where we are able to take the next step on the journey back to normal life, with 2000 spectators able to come to Suncorp Stadium on Saturday to enjoy a day at the footy.

Fans at Cbus Super Stadium, Robina. Picture: Adam Head

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“This is a great reward for Titans fans who have been unable to get along to support their team at games, and obviously a big boost for our playing group as well to be able to run onto the field and see and hear the support they have from the Titans Legion.

“This is a wonderful leap forward, but we are not yet at the ultimate goal of a return to full crowds at sporting events. We will continue to be guided by the Government and the NRL as we all work towards that goal.

“There will still be a number of public health restrictions and protocols in place at the venue to ensure the health and safety of our fans.

“But this is certainly a positive milestone for us, the NRL and sports fans in Queensland, and the Titans are delighted to be the first Queensland team to be back playing in front of our supporters this weekend.”