In 2025, Raiders' matches positively impacted Canberra's economy, generating over $27 million in benefits.
In 2025, the Canberra Raiders delivered a season that inspired passion on the field and pride off it. A season that began in Las Vegas at the start of March, ultimately led to local benefit and propensity.
Nielsen research indicated that Raiders NRL and NRLW matches alone contributed more than $27M stimulus to the local economy, more than 50% coming from interstate and overseas visitors.
Alongside the action at GIO Stadium Canberra, the club commissioned Nielsen Sports to capture the full economic and community impact of NRL and NRLW matches played in Canberra (excluding finals).
What followed was a wave of...