Game Day Guide: Gotcha4Life Cup vs Roosters

Game Day Schedule

6:30pm – All Gates Open

7:30pm – Pre Game Entertainment 

8:00pm – NRL Round 4 vs Roosters

Match Preview

For many this game has been circled on the calendar for quite some time, and understandably so. The Fortress is sure to be buzzing. 

For Manly, this game is about so much more than the return of a record-breaking former teammate. Read full preview here.

Gotcha4Life Cup

2026 marks the fifth year of the Gotcha4Life Cup, which is dedicated to raising awareness about mental fitness. The Cup encourages all of us to take simple steps to build our mental fitness before we get to a point where things are too difficult to handle and we reach crisis point. More about the Gotcha4Life Cup.

Match Day Partner – Shaw and Partners

Thank you to Shaw and Financial Services for their longstanding support of the Sea Eagles, and for their generosity towards the Gotcha4Life Cup.

This year, Shaw and Partners will again be donating $1000,000 at the Gotcha4Life Cup, supporting thousands of Australians to participate in Gotcha4Life’s life-changing programs.

You can learn more about Shaw and Partners Financial Services here.

Charity Partner – Gotcha4Life Foundation

Gotcha4Life equips people with the skills to and confidence to reach out, speak up and connect through meaningful conversations. Gotcha4Life makes building mental fitness practical and accessible for all Australians in schools, sports clubs and communities through face-to-face programs as well as online through the Mental Fitness Gym App.

Golden Eagles

Helping us celebrate the Sea Eagles 80th Anniversary season will be greats from yesteryear at each home game.

Cliff Lyons and Steve Menzies will be presented to the crowd just ahead of kick-off on Thursday so be sure to give them a warm Manly welcome. 

Pre-game performance – Jourdan Evans

Get down early to 4 Pines Park to see Jourdan Evans perform live for a second year in a row at the Gotcha4Life Cup, with thanks to Shaw and Partners.

Gotcha4Life Celebrity Touch Footy Match

Catch all the action live during NRL half-time with the Gotcha4Life Celebrity Touch Footy game, for a third year in a row. See some of your favourite Sea Eagles players and high-profile personalities take part in some friendly rivalry while raising awareness about the importance of building mental fitness.

Jersey Auction – supporting Gotcha4Life Foundation

Player's jerseys for Round 4 vs Sydney Roosters will be auctioned following the game, with proceeds going to Goctah4Life Foundation, raising funds and creating awareness of building mental fitness.

Vince Lombardi Trophy

Joining us at the game will members of Super Bowl Champions Seattle Seahawks, including rookie tight end AJ Barner. Their visit is part of an Australian promotional tour in conjunction with the NFL.  Fans wanting to take a snap of the iconic Vince Lombardi Trophy should head to the scoreboard corner of 4 Pines Park between 6:30pm-7:00pm

Manly Wharf Dance Cam

As always plenty of prizes to be won on match day at 4 Pines Park by being captured on the Manly Wharf Dance Cam.  Don’t be shy…get up and about to win a fabulous prize pack thanks to Manly Wharf.

Mascots at Westfield Warringah Mall

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 Thursday. Your feathered friends will be located outside Myer between 4:00pm and 5:00pm.

50/50 Raffle

All proceeds from this week’s 50/50 Raffle will go directly towards our match Charity Partner, Gotcha4Life Foundation.

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.

Let's fill The Fortress. See you there!