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Game day at Wembley is a bucket-list experience. This Sydney venue should take note
Robert Dillon Sports reporter October 22, 2025 — 5.00am
There was hardly a spare seat in the house at Wembley last Sunday. There rarely is.
A crowd of 86,152 flocked to London’s iconic stadium for the NFL clash between the Los Angeles Rams and Jacksonville Jaguars – among them the Australian rugby league squad, soaking up the atmosphere before they get to strut their stuff on the same hallowed turf this weekend.
A similarly healthy turnout is expected for the Kangaroos’ first Test against England since 2017, judging by early ticket sales.
English media reported on the weekend that almost 55,000 fans have already booked their seats, a number that would appear certain