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

Following Sunday's impressive game two road win in Auckland, the Sydney Kings will return to Qudos Bank Arena on Friday, for game three of the NBL23 Championships Grand Final Series against New Zealand.

The fixture, which looms to be attended by a massive crowd, also presents Xavier Cooks' potential last-ever game in Sydney as King, after he this week penned a two-year deal with the NBA's Washington Wizards - who he will join following the conclusion of the 2022-23 NBL season.

Tickets still available 
While more than 15,000 tickets have already been sold there are some still available here. Don't miss the chance to be part of a potentially record-breaking crowd. 

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.

STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE KINGS' NBL23 FINALS INFORMATION HERE

Ahead of game three, read what Kings' Chase Buford, Jordi Hunter and Koaut Noi had to say about the match-up.

Friday, March 10 - 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 10's public transport options here.
• DJ Klasik will be in the main Qudos Bank Arena foyer from 5.30-7.00pm.
• From 7-9pm, the 'Welcome To The Area' show will be broadcast live from the foyer, featuring Ziggy, Lionel and Mistah Cee, via the CADA radio station. The CADA Street Team will be handing out free CADA merchandise during the live show.
• 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 4 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 7-10.00pm (including a post-game wrap), which can be accessed via the SEN app.

Special pre-game performance by Asta
Asta was born in Southern Tasmania in a forest on the tallest hill under the brightest star. Singing to animals outside her window and dancing with platinum blonde wigs on her head, her parents picked up pretty quickly that it was time to brush the knots out of her hair and buy her a guitar.
The singer will be performing the song 'Dynamite' pre-game, as well as a three-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.

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.

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