Support the Cause
Choose how you’d like to help. Every purchase and donation supports
A Bloody Great Cause, Empower, and Let’s Get Going.
Why we’re bringing the codes together
Wests Ashfield is in a unique position as an owner and supporter of elite sporting teams across different codes. The Cross Code Charity Event is a free, family-friendly celebration kicking off the 2026 sporting season in the Inner West – and giving back to the community.
Win a Mazda CX-5 Maxx
Enter the raffle for your chance to win a brand-new Mazda CX-5 Maxx – and help raise vital funds for local charities.
Make a Charity Donation
Can’t attend? You can still make a direct donation to support local families and community programs.
Pre-Purchase your Showbag
Buy your showbag loaded with merch and other goodies now, and pick it up at the event. Limited quantities available.
What to Expect
A full day of sport, entertainment and family fun – with rare access to players, legends and experiences you won’t find anywhere else. Expect on-field action, junior sprint races, live entertainment, food trucks, and giveaways – including a major raffle to win a brand-new Mazda CX-5.
Cross-Code Exhibition Match
Wests Tigers Legends vs Wests APIA Legends
Experience a one-of-a-kind cross-code showdown as club legends go head-to-head in a fast-paced match combining touch football and soccer.
Full Wests Tigers NRL Squad
Player meet & greet and signings
Full Wests APIA Squad
Player meet & greet and signings
NRLW & Wests Harbour Women
Player meet & greet and signings
Junior Sprint Races
Medals and trophies for junior sprint race participants
Major Raffle
Win a brand-new Mazda CX-5 Maxx!
Food Trucks, Entertainment, Licensed Bar & Family-Friendly Activities
Trial Match
Western Suburbs Magpies vs Ryde Eastwood Hawks
Proudly supporting three local charities
A Bloody Great Cause
Based in Concord, supporting people affected by blood cancers through treatment funding, research and essential patient services.
Empower
The Wests Tigers Empower program is designed to tackle school to work transition and domestic violence in Sydney’s Inner West and Southwest.
Let’s Get Going
Delivering inclusive sport and wellbeing programs that help neurodivergent adults from 16 years old participate, grow and thrive.
Every dollar raised on the day helps these charities continue their important work.
Who you’ll see on the day
From legends to current squads, fans will have access to players across multiple codes.
Wests Tigers
Full NRL squad on site + club legends for meet & greets
Wests APIA
Full squad on site + legends for meet & greets
NRLW, Wests Harbour Women, Wests APIA Women
Representatives on-site for meet & greets
Event Schedule
*Please note that all times are indicative and subject to change. For the latest updates on timings and announcements, follow @westsashfield on our socials.
10:00am
Gates open
10.30am – 11.30am
Junior sprint races
11.30am – 12.00pm
Meet the Wests APIA NPL Squad
12.00pm – 1.00pm
Meet the Wests Tigers Squad
From 1.30pm
Live interviews with the Legends
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Cross-Code matches take place
4.00pm
Car raffle drawn
4.30pm
Trial Game – Western Suburbs Magpies vs Ryde Eastwood Hawks
Win a brand-new Mazda CX-5
All proceeds support our three local charity partners.
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VIP Corporate Area
Our exclusive VIP Corporate Area is the perfect place to network and connect with business leaders, community figures, sporting executives, and players.
For available package options, please contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the event
