PERTH BEARS NRL TICKETS 2027

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They said the west would never get its own team. After decades of waiting, a knocked-back bid,

and a billion-dollar push from the Western Australian Government, the NRL’s 18th licence was

officially awarded on 8 May 2025. The Perth Bears had arrived.

 

Born from a partnership between the foundation North Sydney Bears and a Western Australian

consortium, the Perth Bears wear the traditional red and black of North Sydney with white as a

secondary colour, carrying one of rugby league’s most iconic identities into a brand new market.

Backed by an $85.6 million commitment from the WA Government, including major investment

in grassroots rugby league, a Centre of Excellence, and a future upgrade of HBF Park, the

Bears are built for the long haul.

 

With Mal Meninga appointed as the inaugural head coach and Ben Gardiner locked in as his

successor from 2029, the football foundations are in place. Pathway partnerships with the

Brisbane Tigers in the Queensland Cup and the Catalans Dragons in the Super League will help

feed the senior list, while the “Tracks” Academy at the Western Australian Institute of Sport

develops the next generation of local talent.

 

The Perth Bears are set to kick off their inaugural NRL season in 2027, and when that day

comes, Ticket Merchant will be right there with you. Stay tuned — Perth Bears NRL tickets will

be available here the moment fixtures are released. In the meantime, bookmark this page and

be first in line when the Bears charge onto the national stage.

 

When Do the Perth Bears Join the NRL?

 

The Perth Bears are scheduled to enter the NRL competition in the 2027 season, making them

the league’s 18th club. Their inclusion follows a $645 million agreement between the Australian

Rugby League Commission and the Western Australian Government, finalised on 8 May 2025,

which secures Perth’s long-awaited return to top-flight rugby league.

 

Where Do the Perth Bears Play Their Home Games?

 

The majority of Perth Bears NRL home games will be played at Perth Rectangular Stadium

(HBF Park), the city’s premier rectangular venue, also home to Perth Glory and the Western

Force. A $300 million upgrade has been pledged by the WA Government to further enhance the

ground ahead of the Bears’ arrival.

 

In a nod to the club’s heritage, the Perth Bears are also expected to play one home game each

year in New South Wales — at either North Sydney Oval, Central Coast Stadium in Gosford, or

the Sydney Football Stadium — with the match likely to be staged against North Sydney’s

former arch-rivals, the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.

 

What Are the Perth Bears’ Club Colours?

 

The Perth Bears wear the traditional red and black of the North Sydney Bears, with white added

as a secondary colour. The colours pay tribute to the foundation club’s storied history while

introducing a fresh identity for Western Australia’s first NRL franchise.

 

Who Is the Perth Bears’ Inaugural Coach?

 

Rugby league immortal Mal Meninga was announced as the inaugural head coach of the Perth

Bears in June 2025, taking charge for the 2027 and 2028 NRL seasons. Ben Gardiner has

signed a five-year deal, beginning as Meninga’s assistant before stepping up to head coach

from 2029 onwards.

 

How Are the Perth Bears Building Their NRL List?

 

The Bears are building their inaugural roster through a combination of player signings, draft

pathways, and developmental partnerships. The Brisbane Tigers in the Queensland Cup and

the Catalans Dragons in the Super League have agreed to act as feeder clubs, while the Perth

Bears “Tracks” Academy at the Western Australian Institute of Sport, launched in April 2026, will

develop local junior talent. Cash Converters has been confirmed as the major jersey sponsor,

Budget Direct as foundation partner, and New Balance as on-field and off-field apparel supplier.

 

How Can I Get Perth Bears NRL Tickets for 2027?

 

Perth Bears NRL tickets aren’t on sale just yet — but they will be. When the 2027 NRL fixture is

announced and tickets go live, Ticket Merchant will have you covered. We’ll list all Perth Bears

home and away games, including the proposed annual fixture in Sydney, so you can lock in

your seats for the moment history is made.

 

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