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 prideĀ off it.Ā A season that began in Las Vegas at the start ofĀ March,Ā ultimately ledĀ to local benefit and propensity.Ā Ā
Nielsen researchĀ indicatedĀ 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.Ā Ā
Alongside the action at GIO StadiumĀ Canberra, the club commissioned Nielsen Sports to capture the full economic and community impact of NRL and NRLW matches played in Canberra (excluding finals).Ā Ā
What followed was a wave of...