2025 Crowd Watch

[Brutus]

I think the Eels and the Roosters also demonstrate that Stadium 2.0 crowds exceed Stadium 1.0 crowds.

Souths need to take advantage of Stadium 2.0 crowds as well.

 

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[bazza]

have Canberra started building up consistent 15k+ crowds now?

 

[Vee]

I'm catching up but Leichhardt looks like it's heaving.

 

[miguel de cervantes]

more people at Leichhardt than at the Vatican

 

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[yobbo84]

Souths need to take advantage of Stadium 2.0 crowds as well.

This weekend is the 5th home game for Souths. At our 4th home ground.

Rugby League nomads.

The ONLY team that plays without a home ground advantage.

We have 2 billionaire owners alongside Rusty. It's diabolical that we're stuck where we are.

 

[Lidcombe Bull]

That crowd figure seems way under. No way another 3-4K more could fit in Leichhardt. Was there in 2019 when the Tigers lost to the Sharks with 19,491 in attendance and the crowd was basically the same, the ground hasn’t changed, so how is it 4.5K less

 

[Marshall_magic]

That crowd figure seems way under. No way another 3-4K more could fit in Leichhardt. Was there in 2019 when the Tigers lost to the Sharks with 19,491 in attendance and the crowd was basically the same, the ground hasn’t changed, so how is it 4.5K less

People probably spaced a little more on the hill, in the wet people probably aren’t standing on top of other people.

 

[Gobsmacked]

That crowd figure seems way under. No way another 3-4K more could fit in Leichhardt. Was there in 2019 when the Tigers lost to the Sharks with 19,491 in attendance and the crowd was basically the same, the ground hasn’t changed, so how is it 4.5K less

I agree . I was there in 2005 and it was 22k. Didn't look much different..

 

[Gobsmacked]

It gets to the point and that is tribalism. Outer suburban teams' followers will be firmly committed to their home ground , but will not travel to other grounds in Sydney in large numbers.
Why ? Either transport public , parking , time of game factor/ distance , if the team is going well or crap or a combo of more than one.No problem with semis or finals.
I'd like it to be otherwise but that's the grim reality.
Even the Swan's crowds dropped off when they played at Homebush.

If you're a Tigers fan and close by, going to Leichhardt is awesome. To travel there and stand there amongst Tigers fans, lose and travel home?
Big difference.

 

[i0Nic]

Canberra crowd disappointing. They’re towards the top of the ladder, any reason why they can’t pull 20k this weekend?

Is there more the nrl and raiders should be doing to engage Canberra? Considering it’s a likely afl 20th team location there seems a risk here

 

[taste2taste]

If you're a Tigers fan and close by, going to Leichhardt is awesome. To travel there and stand there amongst Tigers fans, lose and travel home?
Big difference.

It’s worth the effort even if you have to travel.

start and end the day with a few schewies on Darling street.

It doesn’t get much better than a game at Leichhardt, Belmore, Brookey or any of the suburban grounds.

 

[SLRBRONCOS]

Canberra crowd disappointing. They’re towards the top of the ladder, any reason why they can’t pull 20k this weekend?

Is there more the nrl and raiders should be doing to engage Canberra? Considering it’s a likely afl 20th team location there seems a risk here

It actually drew more than I thought it would TBH, and probably because of the 2-for-1 offer that they had with the Brumbies.

Presales look amazing for their game on Saturday 10 May against the Bulldogs. If they knock off Melbourne next Sunday, and the weather is good, I wouldn't be surprised if the crowd is 20k+.

 

[Vee]

more people at Leichhardt than at the Vatican

Yeah, maybe...

 

[Vee]

It’s worth the effort even if you have to travel.

start and end the day with a few schewies on Darling street.

It doesn’t get much better than a game at Leichhardt, Belmore, Brookey or any of the suburban grounds.

You can use my ticket.

 

[i0Nic]

It actually drew more than I thought it would TBH, and probably because of the 2-for-1 offer that they had with the Brumbies.

Presales look amazing for their game on Saturday 10 May against the Bulldogs. If they knock off Melbourne next Sunday, and the weather is good, I wouldn't be surprised if the crowd is 20k+.

But why do we have low expectations of Canberra? I know the stadium isn’t great but if they’re flying in the top 4 I’d have thought they’d be 20K minimum every game

 

[titoelcolombiano]

That Leichhardt atmosphere looked incredible. Luckily for the Tigers fans Nicho 'clutch' Hynes did it again

 

[Steel Saints]

ANZAC Round:

Broncos v Bulldogs- 40,233
Roosters v Dragons- 41,021
Warriors v Knights- 17,095
Storm v Rabbitohs- 26,010
Cowboys v Titans- 20,349
Panthers v Sea Eagles- 14,534
Raiders v Dolphins- 15, 686
Tigers v Sharks- 14,812

Comparisons of ANZAC Round post Covid (2020-2021)

189,740 @ 23,718 (2025)
179,337 @ 22,417 (2024)
157,257 @ 19,657 (2023)
165,402 @ 20,675 (2022)