It's been 17 years in the making but Canterbury will finally return to Belmore Sportsground next season to celebrate the club's 80-year anniversary.

The Bulldogs have played several trial matches at the suburban venue but on Sunday they confirmed that a NRL match would be held at the venue next season.

""The excitement in the streets of Belmore last night and today really highlights how much the Bulldogs mean to this community.": Raelene Castle standing at Belmore Oval. Credit:AFR

While it's unclear when and against who, it is understood the match will be played against a non-Sydney team on a Sunday afternoon.

The lighting at the ground isn't up to broadcast standard for night games, while the Bulldogs are reluctant to take a game away from ANZ Stadium against a Sydney team when they are guaranteed a bigger crowd at Sydney Olympic Park.