NRL Grand Final capacity cut due to COVID outbreak

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The NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final will be played in front of a capped crowd of 39,000 at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday night after Queensland Public Health Orders reduced capacity to 75%.

Ticketek will automatically refund tickets to the final 25% of fans who purchased seats in each Grand Final selling allocation. 

NRL Chief Executive Andrew Abdo said a "first in" policy was the fairest way to determine the allocation of tickets at a reduced capacity. All fans would also have the opportunity to access a refund if they no longer wish to attend and can do so by contacting Ticketek. Fans impacted by the reduction in capacity will be advised today.

"We had two allocations of Grand Final tickets. The first was to the general public and the second was aimed at fans of both Grand Final teams,'' Mr Abdo said.

"The fairest way to determine who can attend the game is by prioritising the first 75% to purchase tickets in each allocation. Any fan who no longer wants to attend will also be able to access a refund."

"I want to acknowledge fans who will now miss out on attending the Grand Final. I know you had been counting down the days to a once in a lifetime experience and this will be difficult news to take, but this decision is out of our hands."

Mr Abdo acknowledged the efforts of the Queensland Government in keeping the community safe and ensuring the continuity of the competition.

"We've got a great partnership with the Queensland Government and I'd like to acknowledge the Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young for the way they have managed the pandemic and worked with us to ensure the continuity of the competition whilst keeping the community safe,'' he said.

"Suncorp Stadium is one of the best venues in the world and with 39,000 passionate fans at the stadium, I've got no doubt there will be a great atmosphere on Sunday night."