A second Burrow for South Sydney Rabbitohs at Allianz Stadium

The Minns Labor Government is today announcing that the South Sydney Rabbitohs will call Accor Stadium and Allianz Stadium home from the 2027 NRL season onwards after signing a new deal to return more matches to Sydney. This will increase the number of games for Sydney’s premier stadiums from 9 home games to 12, creating more opportunity for the team and fans to celebrate. In the 2026 NRL season, the Rabbitohs play two home matches at Allianz Stadium and seven at Accor Stadium. In future years, their commitment increases under a new deal signed with Venues NSW. The new four-year deal secures the following:

• 2027 NRL season – seven Rabbitohs home matches at Accor Stadium and four at AllianzStadium
• 2028 NRL season – seven Rabbitohs home matches at Accor Stadium and five at Allianz Stadium
• 2029 NRL season – seven Rabbitohs home matches at Accor Stadium and five at Allianz Stadium
• 2030 NRL season – seven Rabbitohs home matches at Accor Stadium and five at Allianz Stadium

Under the new deal, all Rabbitohs interstate home matches will return to Sydney to be hosted across Accor and Allianz Stadiums.

The Rabbitohs-Bulldogs Good Friday blockbuster will remain at Accor Stadium, with the Roosters match and Gadhu Gathering indigenous round matches at Allianz Stadium.

This new deal has been reached following extensive negotiations between the NSW Government and the South Sydney Rabbitohs, and will come at no cost to taxpayers.

Premier of New South Wales Chris Minns said:
"This is a great outcome for NSW and Rabbitohs fans – more Rabbitohs matches at their two spiritual homes, Accor where they broke their Grand Final drought in 2014 and Allianz at Moore Park, where the club established itself as the Pride of the League."

Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said:
“By working closely with the NSW Government and Venues NSW, the Rabbitohs have helped settle a long-running debate and, most importantly, ensured more NRL matches are played in Sydney at our major venues.

“This is a win for Sydney’s footy fans, with more Rabbitohs games in our city and at our major stadiums.” 

South Sydney Rabbitohs Chairman Nick Pappas said:
“This is a landmark moment for our club. This new deal ensures more matches at our spiritual home at Allianz Stadium while retaining our historical connection to Accor Stadium, where we have seen so much success. 

“Both venues are an important part of our club’s history and future, and this new deal is a win for our Members and fans who will get to see more home matches in Sydney. 

“We would like to thank the NSW Government and Venues NSW for working with us and we’re excited to continue to create history at these venues.” 

Venues NSW Chair David Gallop said:
“Both venues hold a special place in the story of the South Sydney Rabbitohs. 

“Allianz Stadium is on the doorstep of Redfern and the traditional heartland of the Rabbitohs and who could forget the scenes when Alex Johnston broke the try-scoring record only a couple of weeks ago. 

“And Accor Stadium will forever be celebrated as the place the club broke their grand final drought in 2014.” 

Accor Stadium is the home of the NRL and NRLW Grand Finals and State of Origin, Bledisloe Cup and major international fixtures and concerts. It is also home to the Rabbitohs and Bulldogs.

Since opening, Allianz Stadium has been home to the Sydney Roosters, as well as hosting home matches for the Dragons, Bulldogs and Rabbitohs in the NRL. It is also home to Super Rugby’s NSW Waratahs and the A-Leagues' Sydney FC.