Footy fans and beer lovers, clear your calendars because the Beer Footy and Food Festival is back with a vengeance in 2025! The beloved festival that celebrates everything we love – great beer, delicious food, and rugby league – is returning to the iconic North Sydney Oval.Sunday June 8 North Sydney Oval: June Long Weekend Spectacular*NSO subject to Council ApprovalSunday 8th June 2025 on the June Long Weekend, the mighty North Sydney Bears will take on the formidable Penrith Panthers at the historic North Sydney Oval. This mouth-watering clash is set to ignite the famous ground and for the first time ever, the Beer Footy Food will have its first taste of International Rugby league!! Watch this space for curtain raiser details featuring some of our finest emerging nations teams.But it's not just about the footy! The festival will feature an impressive lineup of 15+ craft brewers, food trucks and vendors that fans have come to love, along with a dedicated Kids Activities area to keep the little ones entertained.DJs will be spinning tunes throughout the day, and for the first time ever, the half-time entertainment will feature the legendary Beer Mile – a brand new spectacle not to be missed! It's the perfect way to cap off your long weekend with family and friends.More Than Just Footy:In the era of big stadia, the Beer Footy & Food Festival is a step back in time to when going to the footy was a weekly ritual to look forward to, a day out for family and friends to sit on the hill, to throw the footy around at half time and to watch a bit of footy every now and again.The Beer Footy and Food Festival is more than just an epic day out, it's a way of life! Bringing together footy fans, beer enthusiasts and foodies for a shared experience. Each event boasts a curated selection of local craft breweries showcasing their finest brews and a range of gourmet food stalls to tantalize your tastebuds…plus plenty of other surprises along the way!