Game day guide: Round 12 vs Illawarra

The Sydney Kings' annual Christmas night fixture is finally here.
 
Fresh off Friday's game with the Breakers in New Zealand, the Hoops Capital side will go toe-to-toe with Freeway Series rivals Illawarra on December 25 - in one of the biggest games on the NBL24 calendar.
 
Hear co-owner and chairman Paul Smith and two-time champion Angus Glover's thoughts about the Qudos Bank Arena clash here.

Our game day sponsor is Harvey Norman. At half-time 6 lucky Kings fans will participate in a Stealing Santa promotion in which they could win an amazing prize including:

• 1 x Arlo Security Camera 
• 1 x Sony Headphones
• 1 x Xbox + 2k24 Game
• 1 x Bespoke Sydney Kings UE Speaker

Salvation Army Appeal

For the second successive year, we have partnered with the Salvation Army to raise much-needed funds to help ensure no Australian is left to struggle alone this festive season.

Please donate to Salvos here.

Christmas Night - Door Open Times:

• Corporate and Premium Seats: 6.30pm
• Members and General Entry: 6.30pm
• Santa arrives in Grand Foyer: 6.30pm
• Santa departs Grand Foyer: 7.00pm
• Lights Out: 7.15pm
• Tip-off: 7.30pm

Other Important Information for Christmas Night

• The Brewery at Novotel will not be open on Christmas Night (or 29th December)
• Like last season player autographs/selfies will take place around the court following the game for 30 minutes.

Pre-Game Food & Beverage Options 

• The Brewery Bar will not be open on Christmas Night. 

Inside the Venue

• Santa will be on the Sydney Kings throne in the Grand Foyer from 6.30pm to 7.00pm. 

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Harvey Norman Prize Giveaway

At half time 6 lucky Kings fans will participate in a Stealing Santa promotion where they could win an amazing prize including:

• 1 x Arlo Security Camera 
• 1 x Sony Headphones
• 1 x Xbox + 2k24 Game
• 1 x Bespoke Sydney Kings UE Speaker

Things to know before you arrive

• Read all about Christmas Night public transport options here.  
• Please minimise the size of bags you bring to the arena –  no bags over A5 (200 mm x 150 mm) sizing will be permitted into the venue. Backpacks of any size will not be permitted.

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

• Parking information for Sydney Olympic Park can be found here.
• Fans are encouraged to use public transport on the day as spots may be limited in P1.
• Note, pre-booked car parking is only available up to 11.59pm on the day prior to the game and not on game day.
• For public transport information about getting to getting to Sydney Olympic Park click here.
• For more information about getting to Qudos Bank Arena click here. 

Food and Beverage Info

• The Brewery Bar will be not be open for this game (or December 29). 
• The Platinum Plus Bar will be open for Platinum Plus ticket holders. Platinum Plus ticket holders will be provided with a wristband when you arrive at your seat. This will give you access to the Platinum Plus Bar.
• Multiple food and beverage outlets will be open throughout the venue. 

Kings 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. 

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