- Tickets on sale for Melbourne Storm's Perth NRL home game in August
- Storm will face Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at HBF Park
- Supported by the Cook Government to promote upcoming Perth Bears 2027 NRL season debut
- Events are a key part of the Cook Government's economic diversification strategy to support local jobs and businesses
Perth's status as a growing hub for rugby league will be boosted when Melbourne Storm plays a home game at HBF Park this August against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.
Tickets are on sale now for the exciting in-season National Rugby League match between the Storm and the Sea Eagles on Saturday, 8 August.
The match is supported by the Cook Government to engage Perth's growing rugby league fanbase and increase interest in the sport ahead of the debut of the Perth Bears in 2027.
Interstate visitors to Western Australia will inject millions of tourism dollars into the local economy, and the match will showcase the State to tens of thousands of viewers through its national broadcast.
With a new NRL team, Perth will now join Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne as cities that host both NRL and AFL sides.
A Western Australian NRL club will deliver jobs and increased economic activity, including a boost in tourism and visitation as Western Australia is showcased to millions of people across Australia and overseas.
Securing major events like this NRL match is part of theCook Government's commitment to create a diverse, year-round events calendar to continue driving visitationand generate valuable tourism dollars for local businesses and industry.
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As stated by Premier Roger Cook:
"Excitement is building in Western Australia ahead of the Perth Bears entering the NRL from next season.
"Games such as the Melbourne Storm taking on the Manly Sea Eagles build on this atmosphere and draw visitors from interstate, diversifying the Western Australian economy.
"I know Western Australians will endorse Perth's status as a growing hub for rugby league and our city as the home of the Bears."
As stated by Acting Tourism Minister Dr Tony Buti:
"Hosting an in-season NRL game in Perth is another win for Western Australia's events calendar, and I encourage rugby league fans to buy tickets now as they're sure to be snapped up.
"A high-profile fixture like this is sure to attract visitors, boost local businesses, and showcase Western Australia to a huge national audience through the event's broadcast.
"Rugby league continues to gain momentum in Western Australia and hosting this match keeps existing fans engaged, while building excitement locally and creating new fans ahead of the Perth Bears joining the national competition in 2027.
"Securing events like this demonstrates the Cook Government's economic diversification strategy at work, as well as our commitment to supporting the tourism industry and local jobs and businesses."
As stated by Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti:
"Bringing another NRL match to Perth helps to grow the game locally and inspire the next generation of players.
"We're seeing rugby league interest surge across WA, with registrations for juniors aged 6-18 up 17 per cent this year.
"By securing major fixtures like this, we're supporting grassroots rugby and creating more opportunities for Western Australians to get involved in sport."
