Get excited fans! The ultimate local collab BEARS X BEARS is happening again in May. The North Sydney Bears & Norths Basketball are bringing fans on Sydney’s North two big game days PLUS a chance to win one epic staycay for you & your mates.
Step 1, cheer on the mighty North Sydney Bears when they take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Norths Sydney Oval on Sunday 24th May for the first clash of the Mario Fenech Cup. Apart from the heat on field between these two proud foundation clubs, enjoy complimentary Face Painting, Bears Tattoos, Bubble Machine, Colouring Station, Gourmet Footy Food and so much more. PLUS come see the pro ballers from Norths Basketball at their pop up stand at the ground, try your hand at their exclusive arcade game, measure up to 6″10 basketballer and have a heap of red & black fun.
Make sure to pick up a Bears X Bears Passport at either the Bears merchandise stand or the Norths Basketball activation on the game day for your chance to WIN AN EPIC STAYCAY. Don’t forget to grab your first unique stamp on your passport! See below for full details.
Then, Step 2, catch Norths Basketball NBL1 Men’s and Women’s teams take on the Maitland Mustangs at the North Sydney Indoor Centre on Saturday 30th May for their Heritage Round. Endless fun awaits around centre court and keep an eye out for Barney the Bear to take on Claws in a shootout. 5pm women’s tip off, followed at 7pm by men’s.
Pick up your Passport at Norths Cammeray lobby, at Norths Sydney Indoor Sports Centre or at the game at North Sydney Oval on Sunday 24th May. Get your passport officially stamped at each of the below game days & go in the draw to WIN an EPIC STAYCAY!
First Prize:
1 night stay at Rydges North Sydney for you and 3 mates in a 2 Bedroom Suite (if available at time of booking. or 2 x Standard rooms). Includes buffet breakfast. 4 Tickets for you & your mates to go watch an NRL game of your choice in Sydney. Excludes sold out matches, Telstra Finals Series and some specific games. 4 Tickets to cheer on the mighty Sydney Kings at a home game at Qudos Bank Arena. And a City Cave Voucher.
Second Prize:
Bears pack of Norths Basketball & North Sydney Bears gear.
Third Prize:
Family Pass to a North Sydney Bears Home Game at North Sydney Oval in 2026 & VIP Box Seats to a future Norths Bears NBL1 game.
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER TICKET OFFER
Norths Basketball and North Sydney Bears Members keep an eye on your inbox for an exclusive 50% off ticket offer to both game days! Must be a 2026 club member to access the discount code.
NORTH SYDNEY BEARS V RABBITOHS
North Sydney Oval Sunday 24th May
Gates Open 1pm, Main Game Kicks Off 3pm
NORTH BASKETBALL V MUSTANGS
North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre Saturday 30th May
Women’s Tip Off 5pm, Men’s Tip Off 7pm
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Winner must be over 18, or nominate an 18+ person, to redeem the first and second prizes. The winners will be drawn at random on Wednesday 3rd June 2026. Winners will be notified by email or phone. Ticket prizes must be redeemed at a mutually agreed time and cannot be used for sold out or finals series games. The decision of the North Sydney Bears and Norths Basketball is final.
