Brumbies set to welcome more fans as ACT Government increases crowd limit

Wed, Aug 26, 2020, 12:21 AM
Harrison Wakeling
by Harrison Wakeling
The Brumbies are set to welcome an additional 1500 Members on Friday Night. Photo: Getty Images
The Brumbies are set to welcome an additional 1500 Members on Friday Night. Photo: Getty Images

Brumbies fans have received welcoming news that their sides fortress, GIO Stadium will welcome an additional 1,500 spectators.

The sides home venue will see a marked increase in loyal supporters with the ACT Government and Chief Health Minister agreeing to raise the venue's capacity to 3000 patrons.

Currently, atop of the Super Rugby AU ladder, Friday nights clash against the Force will mark an prominent fixture as the Canberra side look to extend their narrow two-point lead over the Queensland Reds.

 

 

The news of the increase will is welcome news Brumbies loyal fan base, with Friday nights fixture also marking their last home match of the regular season.

However, a win over the Force on Friday night and the Reds at Suncorp Stadium in Round 10 should secure the competition leaders a home final on September 19.

READ MORE: 'Super Saturday' to complete Super Rugby AU regular season

The additional 1,500 tickets are set to be released to members on Wednesday morning with all remaining tickets to be made available to the general public on Thursday. 

Members are encouraged to access to head to Brumbies.Rugby to access all the relevant ticketing information.

Brumbies.Rugby

The Brumbies take on the Western Force at GIO Stadium on Saturday August 28, kicking off at 7:05pm AEST, LIVE on Foxtel, Foxtel Now and Kayo Sports. Buy tickets here. Buy a Kayo subscription here.

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