Tickets on sale for Dolphins NT NRL home game against Penrith
The Dolphins will host Penrith in their first Top End NRL home game and with all eyes set to be on Darwin in the prime time game Territorians can now get involved. Find out to get tickets.
The Dolphins will host the Penrith Panthers in their first Top End NRL home game and with all eyes set to be on Darwin in the prime time game here’s how to get your tickets.
Tickets are now live for the 7.30pm Friday match on April 17, which is sure to be a blockbuster between two competitive sides.
This will be the Dolphins’ second appearance in Darwin, following their 44–16 victory over the Parramatta Eels in 2024 in front of a roaring crowd.
But this will be their first match as hosts with 2026 the official start of the NT’s partnership with the Dolphins that will continue through to at least 2028.
Tickets are available across General Admission (GA), Grandstand, and Corporate Hospitality, offering an option to suit every fan.
Family GA is just $20 per person for families of four or more, and children under four get in free, while GA adult prices start from $35 while Grandstand adult prices start from $55.
Hospitality packages in the Ah Mat Wing, Bonson Wing, and Members Bar start from $260 per person with all tickets available at ntdolphins.com.au.
The Dolphins Territory alliance also includes community engagement, elite sports development and participation initiatives to help the next generation of NT league players.
Tourism and Events NT Executive Director Events Aimee Luxton said tickets sales marked a major milestone in the three-year partnership with the Dolphins.
“This national sporting event brings premium NRL action back to the Top End, giving Territory fans the chance to enjoy top-tier footy on home soil and inspiring our aspiring local athletes,” she said.
“We are excited to welcome interstate fans to Darwin and encourage them to make the most of this prime-time event by extending their stay and taking the opportunity to explore the Top End.”
Dolphins’ chief executive Terry Reader said they were thrilled tickets for their debut home game in the Northern Territory were now officially on sale.
“Facing the six-time premiership-winning Penrith Panthers is a massive match, and we know this will be one of the biggest clashes of the year,” he said.
“We look forward to seeing TIO Stadium packed with both our loyal local supporters and our travelling fans, making it an incredible atmosphere for a spectacular game.”
NRL NT General Manager Tony Crowe said the tickets going on sale made the Dolphins emergence as the Territory’s team even more official.
“We’re excited to welcome our local rugby league community and travelling NRL fans to secure their seats at TIO Stadium,” he said.
“This is shaping up to be one of the standout Friday night clashes of the season, so I encourage everyone to get in early and not miss out.
“We can’t wait to show the Dolphins just how strongly the Territory gets behind its team.”
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