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The Northern Territory Government has partnered with the Dolphins NRL team to play a home game in Darwin for the next three years. 

The Northern Territory Government has partnered with the Dolphins NRL team to play a home game in Darwin for the next three years. 
The new partnership ensures the NRL legacy in the Top End continues. The Dolphins, who are the newest team in the premiership, will build fresh connections with the Territory’s passionate sports fans. The annual NRL match in Darwin - provides a significant tourism boost, drawing fans from across the country to attend the match, as well as explore a range of other vibrant tourism experiences. 

Independent research found the 2024 NRL Eels v Dolphins clash on 19 April generated a total expenditure stimulus of $5.29 million, bringing $3.58 million of new money into the NT economy. The game held in the tourism shoulder season was responsible for generating 12,688 visitor nights in the NT, including 11,904 nights in Darwin.
Be sure to get behind the Dolphins, Phins Up! 

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