Game day guide: Round 16 vs South East Melbourne

Fresh off their road victory in Tasmania on Friday night, the Sydney Kings will return to Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday, for their final home game of the regular season.

The round 17 clash, which will see the club host its inaugural Pride Round event, will pit the first-placed Kings against the 5th-placed South East Melbourne Phoenix - who have split the season series 1-1 thus far. 

We are supporting NBL Champion Pride Round because we embrace inclusion and diversity. We strive to make Kings and Flames games a safe, healthy and accessible environment for all. There will be rainbow flags distributed throughout the crowd and face painter/temporary tattoo artist will be located in the foyer from 1.45pm for those who wish to display rainbows in support of Pride Round. You are encouraged to show support for Pride Round and display rainbow colours in any way you can. 

This round 17 clash will be the second game of Sunday's fourth and final Hoops Capital double-header of the 2022-23 season, with the Sydney Flames battling the Townsville Fire from 1.30pm AEDT.

Hoops Capital $10K Shootout: You will have the chance to win $10,000 at our final three Kings and Flames double-headers. Make sure you get there early to support the Flames for your chance to be selected to take a half-court shot during the Kings game to win.  Terms and Conditions

Further to that, on Sunday, the Kings' official bank partner, Beyond Bank, will be giving one lucky fan the chance to win up to $2,000 with their cash grab. Make sure you are cheering extra loud for the Kings and Flames for your chance to be selected.

Read Chase Buford and Shaun Bruce's thoughts on the Sunday showdown here.

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Member ticket information

• Full-season members whose membership cards have not arrived can visit us at the Membership Enquiries window at the Qudos Bank Arena Box Office from 1.00pm.  
• Partial members will need to use Ticketek tickets to access the venue.
• Partial members whose membership cards do not arrive in time for the game can collect a temporary membership card from the Information Desk.

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:

• Parking information for Sydney Olympic Park can be found here.
• Fans are encouraged to use public transport on the day as spots will 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 Qudos Bank Arena click here.
• For more information about getting to Qudos Bank Arena click here. 

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 and Flames 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. 

The Brewery

• The Brewery (located under the Novotel corner of Olympic Boulevard and Dawn Fraser Ave) will be open post-game on Sunday.  

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.