Game day guide: Round 17 vs Melbourne
27 Jan
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The Sydney Kings will look to return to the winner's circle tomorrow when they host league-leaders Melbourne United at Qudos Bank Arena.
The Hoops Capital side's penultimate home game of the regular season looms as a crucial one, as the team aims to lock in a finals spot - with just four matches remaining until the post-season starts.
Sunday, January 21 - door open times:
- Corporate and premium Seats: 2pm
- Members entry: 2.15pm
- General public: 2.30pm
- Lights out: 3.45pm
- Tip-off: 4pm
Other important things to note this Sunday
- Harvey Norman will be taking photos at the throne in Grand Foyer. Everyone is welcome to get a photo on the throne for our penultimate home game of the regular season.
Pre-game food and beverage options
- The Brewery Bar will be open pre-game and post-game. The 2pm NBL game will be broadcast on big screens, members will receive a 20% discount on house drinks, kids eat free (one free kid's meal per paying adult and items from the kids menu) and 2 or 3 Kings players will be at the venue after the game. More info here.
- The Qudos Bank Members Lounge (located on Level 1 opposite door 29) will be open to Qudos Bank customers and all game attendees pre-game.
- The American Express Lounge is open to any American Express cardholder and up to 3 guests. More info here.
Inside the Venue
- There will be free face painting located inside the Grand Foyer from 2pm.
Harvey Norman Prize Giveaway
- Our principal partner, Harvey Norman, will be providing epic giveaways throughout this Sunday's game. Get to your seats early to have the chance to win one of the first prizes including a $100 Harvey Norman voucher. Then at three-quarter-time, there will be a huge prize giveaway for three lucky fans.
Things to know before you arrive
- Read all about January 28 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
- Information for all car parks in Sydney Olympic Park can be found here.
- P1 is the closest car park and a car park can be pre-booked until 11.59pm the day prior to game day 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 open pre-game and post-game. The 2.00pm NBL game will be broadcast on big screens, members will receive a 20% discount on house drinks, kids eat free (one free kid's meal per paying adult and items from the kids menu) and 2 or 3 Kings players will be at the venue after the game. More info here
- 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 (level 1 opposite Door 44) will again be open pre-game and post-game and approximately 30 minutes after the game 2-3 Kings players will be doing a signing session in the members bar area.
- The Qudos Bank Members Lounge (located on Level 1 opposite door 29) will be open to Qudos Bank customers and game attendees pre-game.
- 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.
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.
Member 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

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