With 50 days to go until kickoff, belief is rippling through Parramatta like a current through the Parramatta River. Training paddocks are buzzing, jerseys are already appearing in the streets, and one thing is clear — the blue and gold faithful are gearing up for a massive 2026 charge. This is not just another countdown. This is a moment of renewed purpose.
The Eels enter 2026 with unfinished business and a sharpened edge. Lessons from recent seasons have been absorbed, not ignored. Inside the four walls of the club, standards have been reset, expectations clarified, and every session carries intent. The message from the coaching staff is consistent: preparation now will define results later.
Preseason training has been relentless. Fitness benchmarks are being pushed, combinations refined, and competition for spots is fierce. Senior players are setting the tone with professionalism and urgency, while emerging talents are seizing the opportunity to make their mark. The balance between experience and youth is creating an internal energy that has not gone unnoticed by those close to the club.
Tactically, the Eels are evolving. The focus in camp has been on improved defensive resilience, faster play-the-balls, and greater creativity through the middle of the park. Training drills mirror match intensity, ensuring players are not just fit, but battle-ready. Every rep matters. Every detail counts.
But what truly fuels Parramatta is its people. The fans. From long-time season-ticket holders to a new generation of supporters discovering the power of blue and gold, the army is mobilising. Social media is alive with countdowns, retro jerseys, and throwback highlights — reminders of what this club represents and what it is capable of achieving.
Home games at CommBank Stadium already feel inevitable, loud, and intimidating. The Eels faithful have always been a force, and in 2026, they are poised to play their part once more — turning belief into noise, and noise into momentum.
Fifty days may feel like a long wait, but in Parramatta, the fire is already burning. The colours are flying high, the mindset is locked in, and the dream is alive. When the season begins, the Eels won’t stand alone.
The blue and gold army will be there — loud, proud, and ready to charge.
