Game Day Guide: Round 1 vs Raiders

Manly's opening game at 4 Pines Park is expected to be one of many sell-outs in 2026.

First game in our 80th Anniversary season.  Jamal against his former club. Kobe also making his Sea Eagles debut.  Couple of big boppers back on deck.  Turbo with the © beside his name. All three grades in action.  Yep, footy is back!

Game Day Schedule

3:00pm - Gates Open

3:15pm - Jersey Flegg Cup Round 1 vs Raiders

5:00pm - NSW Cup Round 1 vs Raiders

7:30pm - NRL Round 1 vs Raiders

Match Preview

The Sea Eagles return to 4 Pines Park 184 days after their victory over the Warriors in the final round of 2025.  Remember last year when the Raiders came to Brookie? Manly powered to a 40-12 victory, with Reuben Garrick bagging a stunning 28-point personal haul. Read full preview here.

Match Day Partner – United Resource Management

We’re proud to give a massive shout out to our Major Partner and this week’s Match Day Partner, United Resource Management, celebrating an incredible thirty years of support with the Sea Eagles. 

For more than forty years, URM has supported the local community through sponsorships, grassroots programs and initiatives across the Northern Beaches and beyond, and have been a constant presence with the Sea Eagles since 1997.

To learn more about the team behind the team, visit urmgroup.com.au

Golden Eagles Guests of Honour 

Helping us celebrate the Sea Eagles 80th Anniversary season will be several greats from yesteryear.  We will be joined at every home game in 2026 by some Golden Eagles Guests of Honour, who will be presented to the crowd just before kick-off. 

On Saturday we welcome back to the Club former premiership-winning captain Jamie Lyon and Michael Robertson who scored hat-trick in our epic 2008 Grand Final victory over the Storm.

Did you know it was in Round 1 against the Raiders at Brookie in 2007 when 'Killer' made his debut for Manly.  We won 32-6 with Jamie scoring two tries and kicking three from three!

Seabirds back from Hong Kong

Be sure to give the Seabirds a warm ‘welcome home’ when you see them on match day. 

The girls were absolutely amazing during the Chinese New Year festivities in Hong Kong representing our Club and the NRL on the world stage.  Well done to Monique and her team.

Charity Partner – Sunnyfield disAbility Services

Sunnyfield is an Australian registered NDIS provider based in NSW that supports people with intellectual and other disabilities.

They provide accommodation, daily life assistance, community participation, employment training, and social activities, aiming to foster independence, skill development, and community connection for over 70 years.”

Manly Wharf Dance Cam

Don't be shy. Another way to walk away a winner at 4 Pines Park is by being captured on the Manly Wharf Dance Cam.  Get up and about to win a fabulous prize pack thanks to Manly Wharf.

Mascots at Westfield

Get ready for game day with the Sea Eagles mascots Egor & Ellie, who will be spending a bit of time at Westfield Warringah Mall on Saturday.

Your feathered friends will be located outside Myer between 1pm-2pm.

Merchandise

You can purchase all the latest Sea Eagles team gear at the merchandise outlets inside 4 Pines Park.

Official Merchandise can also be purchased at the Sea Eagles store inside Manly Leagues Club during trading hours or at our online store.

Getting to 4 Pines Park

Supporters are encouraged to consider all the available public transport options ahead of time.

Drive with your group and use nearby local parking. Allow extra travel time as traffic may be heavier than usual. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com

If you are using public transport, please plan ahead at transportnsw.info and allow plenty of extra travel time. Buses run regularly to Brookvale making stops on Pittwater Rd near the stadium.