Knights sell 25,000 tickets in 24 hours for preliminary final
The Newcastle Knights sold more than 25,000 tickets in less than 24 hours for Sunday's preliminary final.
Newcastle is gripped by finals fever. The Knights rose from the wooden spoon to face the Penrith Panthers in Sunday's preliminary final.
Fans snapped up more than 25,000 tickets in less than 24 hours. The Knights beat the Warriors 12-10 last weekend.
It is their first preliminary final in 13 years, while Penrith have appeared every year since 2020. Despite missing key players, the team has earned belief from a city starved of finals success.
- 25,000
- Tickets sold in 24 hours
- 13 years ago
- Last preliminary final
- More than 1,000 supporters
- Training session attendance
- Knights won 12-10
- Warriors match result
Why it mattersFor Newcastle fans, the Knights' run represents a genuine chance at a premiership after years of disappointment and restores hope to a city that rallies around the club.
AustraliaNewcastle's economy and community mood are lifted by the team's success; a grand final appearance would be the city's biggest sporting moment in over a decade.
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