Game day guide: Round 20 vs United

The Brydens Layers Sydney Kings hit the court tonight to take on Melbourne United at Qudos Bank Arena for NBL Indigenous Round.

The Kings Indigenous Round game which coincides with Reconciliation Week is proudly supported by the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC) and aims to encourage the building of respectful relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians. You can learn more about the Kings reconciliation journey over on their website, here.

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 also please read the below information as you have an important role to play in ensuring the health and safety of all patrons within the venue.

Saturday 29 May
Brydens Lawyers Sydney Kings vs Melbourne United
Members Entry: 6.15pm
General Public doors open: 6.30pm
Indigenous Round ceremony starts: 7.45pm

Important things to note: 

• Tonight we are celebrating NBL Indigenous Round, you can learn more about today's game, here
• A reminder that the Rabbitohs vs Eels NRL game tips off at 5.30pm in Sydney Olympic Park so there will be extra traffic around the venue. Please leave some extra time to get in. 
• The Hostplus Members Q Bar will be open pre-game from 6.15pm. The Members Bar will also be open post-game and 2-3 players will visit after warm downs. This will be the last post-game player appearance this season. This family friendly bar is located in the Grand Foyer and has a limited capacity
• As per previous games, all patrons are strongly encouraged to check into the venue via the Service NSW app upon arrival
• We ask that you also 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

Things to know before you arrive:

• 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)
• 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
• Parking information for Sydney Olympic Park, including pre-booking at a discounted rate, can be found here
• 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.

 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 be open pre-game from 6.15pm. The Members Bar will also be open post-game and 2-3 players will visit after warm downs. This will be the last post-game player appearance this season. This family friendly bar is located in the Grand Foyer and has a limited capacity
• Other Qudos Bank Arena customer lounge bars will also 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 is now open for those with Platinum Plus tickets or memberships. You will be provided a wristband when you arrive at your seat and this will give you access to the Platinum Plus Bar.

Merchandise:

Sydney 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 grab some merchandise online. 

Kings Bar at The Brewery:

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)

The Kings Bar will be open prior to the game this Saturday

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