Gameday Guide: Battle of the West

Author: Panthers Media
Timestamp: Mon 23 Mar 2026, 07:54 PM

The next instalment of the Battle of the West takes place on Saturday afternoon at CommBank Stadium.

Clashes between the Panthers and Eels are about more than the two competition points, they're about pride and bragging rights in Western Sydney.

EVENT DETAILS

Panthers v Eels
Saturday 28 March
Gates open: 4:00pm
NRL Kick-Off: 5:30pm
NSW Cup Kick-Off: 8:00pm
Gameday partner: KWT Towing
Secure your tickets via Ticketmaster before gameday and save

FAMILY FUN BEFORE THE GAME

The Westfund Kidz Korner has a new location! Our family friendly zone will be located in the CommBank Stadium precinct outside Gate B.
This year it's bigger than ever before with poster making, colouring in stencils, games like Jenga, Guess Who and Connect 4 and photo opportunities with your favourite player cutouts.

Inflatables and a precinct DJ will also keep everyone entertained before you enter the game.

Inside CommBank Stadium there will be face painters and Air Brush Tattooists, meet and greets with the Pantherettes and Claws and plenty of crowd engagement.

TURNER FREEMAN PASS THE BALL

Put your skills to the test by taking on the Turner Freeman Pass the Ball in the CommBank Stadium precinct.

$10,000 GUARANTEED IN THE GAMEDAY RAFFLE

The Panthers Foundation 50/50 Gameday Raffle is back and there’s $10,000 guaranteed for one lucky fan!

50% of the money raised in each raffle goes to one lucky winner, and the other 50% helps increase the great work being done by the Panthers Foundation team in the community.

Find the community volunteers in green or purchase your tickets

WIN PRIZES WITH PICKLEBET'S PICKLE PUNT

Picklebet will be conducting the Pickle Punt in the CommBank Stadium precinct. Starting at 4pm, you will have a chance to kick a footy at Picklebet's 6m high giant Pickle Jar for the chance to win prizes.

Get the ball to stay inside the top of the giant jar for the chance to win one of ten merchandise items or General Admission tickets (up to 4 per person) to one of our upcoming home games at CommBank Stadium.

Prizes are limited - Get in line from 4pm to have the best chance at winning.

This activation is strictly for fans aged 18+.

PANTHER SHOP MERCHANDISE GIVEAWAY

O’Neills Sportswear is giving 24 Panther Shop gift cards away to Panthers fans at the Battle of the West. Simply scan the QR code available at all merchandise outlets or when it appears on the big screen at Half-Time and you could be walking into the Panther Shop with up to $500 to spend.

Winners will be able to use their prize on any official item in the 2026 merchandise range produced by O’Neil’s Sportswear.

SHAKE YOUR SPORTS HEADS

You’ve seen them on TV, you’ve seen them in the crowd. Bring your Sports Heads with you to the game or visit the merchandise outlets before kick off. Shake them loud and proud and we'll pick a winner to take home a $100 Westfield gift voucher from our good friends at Montana Signs.

TOOHEYS FOOTY TALK

Panthers Legend Luke Priddis will chat one-on-one with Glen Hawke to talk all things Battle of the West and the season so far.

STAND UP. FLAGS UP.

It's our club's call to arms; and with a fierce rival in the house, we need you more than ever.

Make your own Panthers flag, bring one from home or buy one from the Panther Shop. The main thing is get involved and make sure the team hears you when they run onto CommBank Stadium!

GETTING TO THE GAME

The CDC Charter Panther Buses return for home games at CommBank Stadium.

Exclusive to 2026 members, tickets can be purchased via your Panthers Membership Account Platform.

Alternatively members and fans with pre-purchased tickets to the game receive integrated transport across the Sydney train, bus, light rail and ferry network to and from CommBank Stadium.

Fans can hop on the light rail direct to Prince Alfred Square, available from Westmead and Parramatta Train Stations.

Driving? Arrive early to ensure you can find a spot at a number of car parks near CommBank Stadium or in the Parramatta CBD.