The pinnacle of the local rugby calendar has arrived, with premiership silverware on the line across six grades this Saturday 29 August at Viking Park.
Following a hard-fought finals series, Canberra’s premier rugby talent converges on Wanniassa for a massive day of deciders, culminating in the BentSpoke Premier 15s and BentSpoke John I Dent Cup Grand Finals on Field 1.
Cheer on your club and catch every minute of grassroots finals action, with tickets just $15 and Under 18s free.
- 8.30am: Gates Open
- 9.45am: ACT Vet's Colts Cup – Tuggeranong Vikings v Gungahlin Eagles
- 11.55am: Spence Cup – Tuggeranong Vikings v Uni-Norths Owls
- 2.00pm: BentSpoke Premier 15s – Gungahlin Eagles v Tuggeranong Vikings
- 4.00pm: BentSpoke John I Dent Cup – Tuggeranong Vikings v Canberra Royals
- 9.30am: Premier Fourth Grade – Tuggeranong Vikings v Canberra Royals
- 11.40am: Premier Third Grade – Western Districts Lions v Tuggeranong Vikings
Note: Grand Final trophy and medal presentations will take place directly on the field following the conclusion of each match.
Tickets are available to purchase at the gate via EFTPOS only (strictly no cash payments accepted).
- Adults: $15
- Juniors (Under 18): Free
Public parking inside Viking Park is available for $5 (EFTPOS only) via McBryde Crescent (Gate B). Drivers are strongly encouraged to arrive early, as on-site parking is limited. Please note that vehicle boots and bags will be subject to security screening upon entry. Gate A is strictly reserved for Match Officials, Staff, and VIP pass holders.
- BentSpoke Bar: Serving cold craft favourites between the Red Army Canteen and Vikings Club (Alcohol service commences strictly from 12.00pm).
- Canteen & Coffee: Canteen run by Canberra Royals, with specialty brews from the Neat St Coffee Van.
- Food Trucks: Jackos Pizza, Slinko’s Potato on a Stick, and Jervis Bay Donut Puffs.
Entering the field of play at any point across the day is strictly prohibited. This policy is strictly enforced to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all spectators, venue staff, match officials, and players.
- Pass-outs are permitted via the Erindale gate only; ensure you receive a valid wristband upon exit.
- Patrons displaying unauthorised, inappropriate, political, or offensive branding, images, or messaging may be refused entry or asked to leave.
- Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited across the venue grounds, except within clearly marked, designated smoking areas.
The following restricted and prohibited items will not be permitted into Viking Park:
- Commercial alcohol or glass containers of any kind.
- Flares, fireworks, smoke bombs, or incendiary devices.
- Drones and laser pointers.
- Weapons, knives, or dangerous items.
- Commercial cameras, recording rigs, and tripods without prior media accreditation.
- Flags or banner poles exceeding 1.4 metres in length, or banners obstructing patron sightlines.
- Musical instruments, drums, whistles, hooters, and air horns.
- Confetti or shredded paper.
- Bikes, skateboards, scooters, or unauthorised wheeled transport.
- Animals (accredited assistance animals excepted).
Spectators are strongly urged to plan their journey in advance and allow extra travel time given heavy traffic and high patronage around Wanniassa and the Erindale precinct.
If you require assistance or information on the day, please visit the entry gates or approach an ACT & SNSW Rugby Union ground official.
