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

Following the tough three-game Playoff Semi-Final series win against Cairns, the Sydney Kings will now host game one of the Hungry Jack's NBL Championship Series against New Zealand at Qudos Bank Arena.

The Hoops Capital side comes into the Friday, March 3 showdown recharged after the FIBA break, looking to secure their second straight NBL title.

Tickets still available at Member Discount Prices
More than 11,000 tickets have already been sold for the game but there are still tickets available in all categories. You can purchase these at Member discounted prices here

Car Parking and Transport 
Please note car parking within Sydney Olympic Park is sold out. Major event transport to and from Sydney Olympic Park is in operation tomorrow.  Your ticket includes train travel however for bus travel you must use your opal card.  More information is available here and here.  Road closures will also be in place throughout Sydney Olympic Park. Please plan your journey to Qudos Bank Arena and allow yourself extra time if possible. 

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

Ahead of game one, read what Kings' Chase Buford, Xavier Cooks, Jordi Hunter, Justin Simon and Kouat Noi had to say about the match-up.

Friday, March 3 - door open times:

• Corporate: 5.30pm.
• Members: 5.45pm.
• General public: 6.00pm.
• Kings lights out:  7.19pm.
• Kings tip-off: 7.30pm.

Important things to note

• The members' entry will be open Friday 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 3's public transport options here - as all parking at Sydney Olympic Park is booked out.
• DJ Klasik will be in the main Qudos Bank Arena foyer from 5.30-7pm.
• The Members Bar will again be open pre-game but there will be no player appearance post game due to the quick turnaround required for Game 2 on Sunday in Auckland.
• 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 Nathan Strempel and Tom Garlepp) from 7-10pm (including a post-game wrap), which can be accessed via the SEN app.

Special pre-game performance by L-Fresh The Lion
Born and raised in South West Sydney, L-Fresh The Lion is one of Australia's most important Hip Hop artists. From live music venues, stadiums and arenas, to the United Nations Headquarters in New York, his music is a powerful statement that speaks of purpose.

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:

• Fans are encouraged to use public transport on the day as all Sydney Olympic Park carparks are booked out.
• For public transport information about getting to getting to Qudos Bank Arena click here.
• For more information about getting to Qudos Bank Arena click here. 
• Please note road closures will be in place throughout Sydney Olympic Park due to the Harry Styles concert at Accor Stadium.
• Recommendation: Park at a train station along the major event train (or connecting train) route. 

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 again be open pre-game and post-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