Game day guide: Championship Grand Final Series game five vs New Zealand

Following Sunday's road loss to the New Zealand Breakers in Auckland, the NBL23 Championship Series is all tied up at 2-all, setting up an historic,  all-or-nothing game five at Qudos Bank Arena on Wednesday.

The fixture, which will be star Xavier Cooks' last in Kings' colours after signing with the NBA's Washington Wizards, looms to be a massive one in terms of crowd numbers, following game three's first-ever sell-out at Qudos Bank Arena - shown by a record response to ticket sales.

Tickets still available 
While more than 13,000 tickets have already been sold there are some still available here at members discount prices which were lower than Game 5. Don't miss the chance to be part of this potentially history-making event. 

Win a Luc Longley and Andrew Bogut Camp for your Association
The Sydney Kings are currently running a promotion whereby the basketball association that has sold the most tickets to any Championship Series game at Qudos Bank Arena will win a Luc Longley and Andrew Bogut camp. If you have already purchased a ticket and belong to a basketball association you can nominate your association here

Fan Banners
'Go Kings' Fan Banners will again be distributed throughout the venue tomorrow night. There will be two opportunities to win $250 by holding up your fan banner during the game thanks to Beyond Bank.  

Ahead of game three, read what Kings' Angus Glover and Justin Simon had to say about the match-up.

Wednesday, March 15 - door open times:

• Corporate: 5.30pm.
• Members: 5.45pm.
• General public: 6pm.
• Kings lights out:  7.19pm.
• Kings tip-off: 7.30pm.

Important things to note

• The members' entry will be open Wednesday afternoon from 5.45pm.
• Your membership card will not provide you with access to the venue. You should remember to bring your ticket for entry and a reminder that you will need membership cards to obtain your discount on food and beverages in the venue.
• Read all about March 15's public transport options here.
• You can pre-book parking here. Given the size of the expected crowd, you are advised to book car parking.
• DJ Ziggy will be in the main Qudos Bank Arena foyer from 5.30-7pm.
• The Members Bar will again be open pre-game.
• The Qudos Bank Lounge (located on Level 1 opposite door 29) will also be open to Kings members pre-game.
• SEN will be broadcasting the game live (featuring Jimmy Smith, Tom Garlepp and Oscar Foreman) from 7-10pm (including a post-game wrap), which can be accessed via the SEN app.

Should the Kings win game five

• A post-game presentation will take place on court. (This will also take place should the Breakers win Game 5).  The NBL run this presentation ceremony and is presented to TV cameras with a sponsor backdrop in place.
• Limited Championship range merchandise will be on sale in the foyer and at https://shop.sydneykings.com.au/
• There will be post-game celebrations in the grand foyer (as there was last season). Players will appear in the grand foyer of Qudos Bank Arena with the trophy following on-court presentations and their locker room celebration.

Special pre-game performance by Oliver Cronin
If you like your pop music with smooth grooves readymade for hip-shaking, big earwormy hooks readymade for singalongs, and forward-thinking production readymade for warming dancefloors, breakout Australian pop star Oliver Cronin is for you.
The singer will be performing the song 'Poppin' pre-game, as well as a two-track mash-up at half-time.

Things to know before you arrive

• Members will be required to bring their membership card to use at the members’ entrance (if you are unable to locate your membership card or have any issues, our membership team who will be located at the box office pre-game will be able to assist with any membership-related queries).
• Please minimise the size of bags you bring to the arena – no backpacks or bags over A5 (200 mm x 150 mm) sizing will be permitted into the venue.

Some things may have changed since your last visit:

• A complete list of prohibited items can be found here.
• Click here to read Qudos Bank Arena’s full venue ‘conditions of entry’. 

Getting to and from Qudos Bank Arena:

• For public transport information about getting to this week's game click here.
• For more information about getting to Qudos Bank Arena click here. 
• Fans are encouraged to use public transport on the day.

Food and beverages:

• Multiple food and beverage outlets will be open throughout the venue. 
• The Platinum Plus Bar will be open for Platinum Plus members and ticket holders. Platinum Plus members and ticket holders will be provided with a wristband when you arrive at your seat. This will give you access to the Platinum Plus Bar.
• Members Bar will be open pre-game.
• The Qudos Bank Lounge (located on Level 1 opposite door 259) will also be open to Kings members pre-game.

Merchandise

• Kings merchandise is available for purchase inside the grand foyer as you enter Qudos Bank Arena. You can also head to shop.sydneykings.com.au to purchase merchandise online. 

Lost membership cards and membership Inquiries

• If you are unable to locate your membership card or have any issues, our membership team who will be located at the Box Office pre-game will be able to assist with any membership-related queries.

Membership discounts

• Don’t forget to scan your membership card at our internal outlets to redeem your member discount on food, beverages and merchandise.
• If you don't yet have your membership card you can visit the Membership Inquiries window to pick up a temporary membership card.

Social media

• Use the hashtag #WeTheKings during the game day to be included on the big screens! Don’t forget to tag in the Kings (@sydneykings) on Instagram so we can also share some of the best pics on our account.

For all enquiries, please contact the Kings membership team at membership@sydneykings.com.au