Members Guide: Christmas Party Update, Delivery Deadline, Secret Santa & Office Closure Times

With one of the biggest festive seasons just around the corner, here's everything Bulldogs Members need to know regarding the Members Christmas Party, Membership Package Delivery Deadline our Secret Santa Competition and Office Closure Hours!

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• Click here for details on the Secret Santa Competition
• Click here for details on Office Christmas Closure Times

Register Now for the 2025 Members Christmas Party!

The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs are thrilled to invite all of our Members to our annual Members Christmas Party on Saturday, 13 December at Belmore Sports Ground (Western Carpark)!

Join us as we celebrate the festive season with plenty of family-friendly activities, plus the chance to meet and greet the newest Bulldogs squad members, including a signing session!

This is an unmissable opportunity to come together with fellow Members and enjoy a fun-filled day with The Family Club in our spiritual home of Belmore!

Don’t miss out - Members must register their attendance! Mark your calendars and be sure to join us to celebrate the holiday season with the Bulldogs.

The event will no longer be hosted at Terry Lamb reserve due to expected ground closures. 

Formalities will commence at 11:30am with a signing session featuring members of the NRLW squad, before moving to our Guest Speakers and finishing with the NRL Squad signing session.

Key Details

How To Attend

Members are invited to register their attendance to the event here.

Access to this event is Member exclusive as Members will be required to show their Membership Card or proof of purchase upon entry.  

Members can enter the venue via the Western Gates behind the Ticket Box.

Are you currently not a Member but wish to attend? Explore our Membership Packages here.

What's On?

The 2026 Bulldogs Members Christmas Party will feature a range of exciting and family-friendly activities, including: 

• A visit from Santa Claus!
• Red Bull giveaways
• Face Painting
• Food Trucks 
• Balloon Twisters
• Rides
• Football Passing Inflatable
• Bulldogs Merchandise Stall
• Carroll & O'Dea Giveaways
• Spin the Wheel
• Sapphires Performance
• Roving Mascots and Sapphires
• Bulldogs Coach & Player Q&A Segment
• Footy Skill and Drills
• 2026 NRL Squad Signing Session (Please note, signatures will be limited to one item per Member)

NRL Squad Signing Session

Please note, the NRL Signing Session will strictly be one item for signing per Member. The players will be divided into 4x separate groups as per the below:

Group 1

• Josh Curran
• Sean O’Sullivan
• Enari Tuala
• Finau Latu
• Jaemon Salmon
• Patrick Young
• Sitili Tupouniua
• Jacob Kiraz
• Jack Todd
• Jack Underhill

Group 2

• Max King
• Kurt Mann
• Jacob Preston
• Bronson Xerri
• Bailey Hayward
• Viliame Kikau
• Lachlan Galvin
• Jonathan Sau
• Jake Turpin
• Kade Dykes

Group 3

• Harry Hayes
• Sam Hughes
• Mitch Woods
• Connor Tracey
• Daniel Suluka-Fifita
• Zyon Maiu’u
• Lipoi Hopoi
• Marcelo Montoya
• Matt Burton
• Leo Thompson

Group 4

• Stephen Crichton
• Taye Cochrane
• Jethro Rinakama
• Aaymon Fitzgibbon
• Joseph Teaupa
• Jed Reardon
• Fletcher Baker
• Logan Spinks
• AJ Jones
• Gordon Chan Kum Tong
• Sosaia Alatini

Player availability and assigned groups are subject to change.

Get Your 2026 Bulldogs Merchandise

Official 2026 Club Merchandise will be available for Member purchase at Belmore Sports Ground, where you'll be able to purchase the 2026 Home and Away Jerseys as well as the official 2026 Training Range at our marquee!

The Club's Official Team Store, The Bulldog Belmore on Burwood Road will also be open for business from 10:00am to 4:00pm.   

Don’t forget, Members enjoy 15% off! Simply show your 2026 Membership Card to the staff to get your discount!

Traffic & Transport

Traffic may be heavier than usual on the roads approaching Belmore Sports Ground as Members travel to the Christmas Party.  

We recommend that you carpool with your group to ensure easy access to parking due to limited parking within the Belmore area.  

Alternatively, you arrange public transportation to the venue. You can plan you trip and arrive early using the Transport for NSW Trip Planner here.

Conditions of Entry

To view the general conditions of entry for Belmore Sports Ground, please click here.

As per the Conditions of Entry, the following restricted/prohibited items are not permitted into Belmore Sports Ground:  

• Glass or cans including aerosol cans or metal containers of any style
• Alcoholic beverages
• Iceboxes or eskies
• Camping chairs, tents or shelters
• Flares, fireworks, weapons, explosives, smoke bombs or other incendiary devices
• Laser pens/pointers
• Drones
• Cameras and recording devices (for commercial purposes) including tripods
• Metal flag poles, extendable flag poles and/or flag poles of more than 1.4 metres in length
• Oversized banners and flags which are deemed to cause public nuisance or affect patron viewing
• Whistles, hooters and horns or other musical instruments (e.g. drums)
• Confetti or shredded paper
• Scooters, roller skates, skateboards, push bikes, Segways or other unauthorised means of transportation
• Animals (with the exception of certified service animals)
• Other items as determined by Stadium management that may cause injury or public nuisance
• Questions & Inquiries
• If you have any questions regarding the event, please do not hesitate to contact the Membership Services Team via email members@bulldogs.com.au or directly on 1300 769 164 on Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm. 

Membership Package Christmas Delivery Deadline - ENDED

The Membership Package Christmas Delivery Deadline has now ended! 

For any questions regarding 2026 Bulldogs Membership or accessing your Mber+ account, contact Membership Services Team on 9789 8007 on Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm or via email members@bulldogs.com.au.

2025 Secret Santa Competition - CLOSED

As the Festive Season approaches, we're giving our Members the chance to win exclusive gifts through our 2025 Secret Santa Competition!  

New and Renewed Members will be eligible to register for the Competition - all that will be required is to nominate yourself or a fellow Member to have the chance to be nominated for the competition.

The 2025 Members Secret Santa Competition - CLOSED

Make sure your phone is off silent during the season of giving to ensure you don't miss a call from your Secret Santa!

The 2025 Members Secret Santa Competition Terms & Conditions can be found here.

Bulldogs Office Christmas Closure Times

With Christmas and the New Year upon us, the time has come for the Bulldogs to recharge the batteries and get ready for a huge season in 2026.

The office and phones at Belmore Sports Ground will close at 5:00pm AEDT on Friday 19th December, 2025 and reopen at 9:00am AEDT Monday 5th January, 2026 as our players and staff take a well-earned break over the festive period.

Although our Membership Staff will also be taking a well-deserved rest ahead of an historic 2026 season, you can still sign up or renew for 2026 Membership here!

Our Team Store, The Bulldog Belmore, will be operating to a reduced holiday timetable, however, will remain open for extended retailing hours from Monday, December 15th until Wednesday, December 24th for all Christmas shopping needs.

Our online store will continue to trade as normal over the festive season, so you'll be able to get your last-minute Christmas presents through our 2026 Jersey and Training Range!

Bulldogs Team Store Christmas Hours

We wish all our Members and fans a wonderful holiday period with their families and friends, and Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate.