THE Pandemic Controller David Manning has given approval for spectators to watch the PNG national sport, the Digicel sponsored PNG Rugby League competition in Lae and Port Moresby.
“There will not be any more empty stadium or a quiet place like in the previous rounds of the competition when the spectators get to cheer for their teams this weekend,” said PNG National Rugby League Competitions (NRLC) Manager Ora Gairo.
“We have been allowed 30% of the capacity these venues can accommodate in both Port Moresby and Lae. After four rounds with no crowds, it is exciting for players and fans alike to enjoy our number one game.
“Tickets will show which games are being played on Saturday or Sunday so choose carefully on which day to attend to support your favorite team. All tickets will be scanned with lighters,” Gairo said.
He said every person will go through temperature checks, sanitizing and bag / body checks when they enter the Oil Search National Football Stadium.
“Security personnel will be on hand to carry out these checks and direct them on which way to go to the Stands as per their tickets,” said Gairo.
This weekend’s double header in Port Moresby National Football Stadium where Moni Plus NCDC Port Moresby Vipers take on CPG Central Dabaris at 1.00pm followed by reigning premiers Kroton Hela Wigmen against Agmark Rabaul Gurias at 3.05pm on Saturday.
The tickets are available as of today 9am at the two Digicel kiosks in Vision City Mall, Waigani, Digicel Headquarters in Gordons and at the National Football Stadium at Boroko from 9.00am Friday July 2, 2021. Tickets will also be sold at the NFS gates during the game only if there are tickets.
Another double header again on Sunday’s at the OS NFS will see PRK Mendi Muruks face Bintangor Goroka Lahanis at 1.00pm followed by EPG Enga Mioks up against Wamp Nga Mt Hagen Eagles at 3.05pm.
Over to Lae Rugby League Ground there will a double header on Sunday July 4, 2021 where Kimbe Cutters will play JPG Waghi Tumbe at 1.00pm followed by the 2021 competition leaders Lae Snax Tigers will host PRK Gulf Isou at 3.10pm.
Gairo further thanked the Office of the controller saying “we all have to comply with these ‘new normal’ protocols so the premier professional competition in PNG proceeds under the strict ‘Banis’ protocols”.
“Every one of us has a part to play to ensure the game of rugby league is played for all to enjoy. No masks, no entry,” said Gairo.
Ticket Prices for designated Stands are:
Grandstand – K25 / person
South Western Stand – K20 / person –
North Western Stand – K20/person
Eastern Stand – K15 / person
(Children Under 3 years are Free.)