Professional Sporting Fixtures Sports mad Territorians showed up in the thousands to cheer on their professional sporting teams. As the Territory’s leading events company NT Major Events, has played a vital role in securing national sporting matches for the Territory. Fans were able to see an NRL match in Darwin and three AFL games, two in Darwin and one in Alice Springs. Partnering with elite-level sporting clubs not only allows Territorians to see sport live it also has positive impacts on the community, from social benefits with fans heading out to see their heroes to boosting the economy as people head out to bars and restaurants. Theses matches also play a part in attracting visitors to the NT. Fans come for the game and then stay to explore region – benefiting the tourism and hospitality industry. 50