Game day guide: Round 12 vs Brisbane

The NBL21 action continues at Qudos Bank Arena this long weekend when the Brydens Lawyers Sydney Kings hit the court against the Brisbane Bullets for an Easter Showdown on Saturday afternoon. 

As if the Easter Bunny doesn't bring enough chocolate already, we'll be giving away a giant easter egg, so make sure you fill in your details at the game to go in the draw to win. 

As has been the case all season, Kings home games will be played in conjunction with NSW Health Guidelines and public health orders, NBL protocols and the Qudos Bank Arena Covid-19 Safe Plan. We ask that you read the below information as you have an important role to play in ensuring the health and safety of all patrons within the venue.

Round 12, Saturday April 3
Brydens Lawyers Sydney Kings vs Brisbane Bullets
Members Entry: 3.45pm
General Public doors open: 4.00pm
The show starts: 5.15pm

Important things to note: 

• Qudos Bank Arena will be at 100% capacity for this weekend’s game against the Bullets
• The Royal Easter Show is currently on in Sydney Olympic Park 
• P1 is booked out however other car parks at Sydney Olympic Park (P3, P4 and P5) are currently available to pre-book. Members with pre-paid parking passes will still be admitted to P1.
• During the Easter Show express trains will run regularly to Sydney Olympic Park from Central and key western line stations.  Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses will run also run frequently on all nine routes. For more information about public transport options click here

Things to know before you arrive:

• Due to the Sydney Royal Easter Show which started on April 1, there are several road closures already in place in Sydney Olympic Park, please leave additional travel time to get to the venue
• Please have your e-ticket loaded and on your mobile phone prior to arrival. If you have selected a mobile ticket please share with your friends and family in advance
• Members will be required to bring their Membership Card to use 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)
• The Sydney Royal Easter Show runs from April 1 to 12 and as such the entrance to Qudos Bank is Arena is obscured by Easter Show activities.  You will need to head to the left hand side of the venue (closest to P1 and ANZ Stadium) to gain entrance.
• Please stay home if you’re feeling unwell, have been in contact with a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 case in the past 14 days, or are waiting on a COVID-19 test
• If you and/or anyone in your group are a resident of a COVID-19 hotspot or have been in a COVID-19 hotspot, in the designated time periods, you will not be permitted entry into the venue at this time. For an up to date list of COVID Hot Spots please check out the NSW Government website here.

 Some things may have changed since your last visit:

• Qudos Bank Arena is now a cash free venue – all transactions including food, drink and merchandise outlets will be cashless
• 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 
• Due to COVID restrictions there is no longer a cloakroom facility available at the arena
• 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:

• NSW Health are strongly encouraging the use of private transport to all fans
• For public transport information, including Royal Easter show transport please click here. During the Easter Show express trains will run regularly to Sydney Olympic Park from Central and key western line stations.  Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses will run also run frequently on all nine routes.   You will need to tap on and off services using an Opal card.
• Parking information for Sydney Olympic Park, including pre-booking at discounted rate, can be found here (P1 is already booked out for April 3, however spots are still available in P3, P4 and P5)
• For more information about getting to Qudos Bank Arena click here

 COVID safe restrictions and information: 

• Unfortunately, there will be no pre-game activations in the Red Zone outside or in the Grand Foyer of Qudos Bank Arena. This is to prevent queuing and multiple people touching the same surface. These activations are an important part of the Kings home game experience and we hope to be able to bring them back as soon as possible
• Due to NBL Covid-19 protocols players will not be able to hi-five or shake hands with the fans – please advise young children 
• It is strongly encouraged all patrons scan the service NSW QR code to check into Qudos Bank Arena on the way into the venue
• Please do your bit to maintain 1.5m physical distancing when entering, navigating inside, queuing and exiting Qudos Bank Arena
• Only sit in the reserved seat stipulated on your ticket
• While in the venue, please remain in your seats at all times unless buying food and beverages or using the restrooms. You’ll need to consume any food and beverages in your seat

 Members lounge and food and beverages:

• The Hostplus Members Q Bar will return this week and will be open from 4.00pm. There will be a player appearance with 2-3 players arriving approximately 30 minutes post-game. Due to NBL Covid protocols unfortunately players are not permitted to sign merchandise, however will be able to facilitate socially distanced photos
• All Qudos Bank Arena customer lounge bars remain closed for this event
• Multiple food and beverage outlets will be open throughout the venue however seating around the concourse areas has been removed – please take your food and drink back to your seats
• The Platinum Plus Bar remains closed this weekend.  This is because the walkway to the bar is within four metres of the players bench which is prevented by NBL protocols. Qudos Bank Arena are offering an express entry lane to Platinum Plus Members and ticket holders at the Northern Bar (near Door 5) and the Eastern Bar (near Door 1).
• If you haven’t yet already purchased a membership you can do so here.

Merchandise

Merchandise has been moved back inside the venue for future games and will be set up inside the Grand Foyer as you enter Qudos Bank Arena. You can also head to shop.sydneykings.com.au to grab some merchandise online. 

Kings Bar at The Brewery:

Following the success of last season, The Kings Bar at The Brewery at Novotel is back again in 2021.  The Kings bar is the perfect place to meet pre-game for a bite to eat and something to drink with friends and family. After the game it’s a great venue to de-brief about the game and celebrate our wins! The Kings Bar is a partnership between the Sydney Kings and our long-standing partner, Accor at Sydney Olympic Park.

Offers for The Kings Bar:

• Kids eat free pre-game with a paying adult (must have a valid gameday ticket and/or Kings member card)

Membership item redemption:

Full season and 7-game members will have the opportunity to collect redemption items at all home games. In order to redeem items members must present your redemption voucher. Unlike in previous seasons, membership cards will NOT be accepted in lieu of voucher.  

If you haven’t yet already purchased a membership you can do so here.

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 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.

Social media

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

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