Game day guide: Round 5 vs Breakers and

The Brydens Lawyers Sydney Kings are excited to welcome fans back to Qudos Bank Arena this Friday and Sunday for two huge games against the Breakers and Hawks.

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.

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Friday 12^th Feb
Brydens Lawyers Sydney Kings vs NZ Breakers

Members Entry Open: 6:00pm
General Public doors open: 6:30pm
The show starts: 7:15pm

Sunday 14^th Feb
Brydens Lawyers Sydney Kings vs Illawarra Hawks  

Members Entry Open: 1.30pm
General Public doors open: 2:00pm
The show starts: 2:45pm

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)
• Due to a construction zone located outside Qudos Bank Arena the main foyer front entrance doors will not be open this weekend. Please head to the left-hand side of the main entrance (if you are facing Qudos Bank Arena) when you arrive to gain entry (the side closest to the P1 car park and ANZ stadium)
• With COVID restrictions still in place members will not be able to purchase additional tickets next to their existing allocation
• 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.
• As per NSW Health regulations, we are encouraging fans to wear a face mask at all times

Some things 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’
• The merchandise outlet is now located outside the venue.  If you would like to purchase any new Kings merch the only outlet will be located outside Qudos Bank Arena.  Bags holding merchandise sold outside the venue will be permitted inside

Getting to and from Qudos Bank Arena:

• NSW Health are strongly encouraging the use of private transport to all fans
• Please note: Train travel is NOT included in your ticket for the NBL21 season. Should you need to take public transport to our games, NSW Transport requires mandatory face masks
• Parking information for Sydney Olympic Park, including pre-booking at discounted rate, can be found here (a reminder that P1 is the closest carpark to Qudos Bank Arena)
• 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
• All patrons are required to scan the Service NSW QR code before entering Qudos Bank Arena, and show ticketing staff your ‘green tick’ on request before entry
• 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. A staggered seating plan has been designed to accommodate all ticket holders
• 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
• As per NSW Health guidelines patrons should not participate in singing or chanting and are encouraged to wear their face masks at all times while at this event

Members lounge and food and beverages:

• Due to restrictions on people gathering in bars, the Members Q Bar will unfortunately not be open on Friday 12^th February and Sunday 14^th February
• All 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 will be closed this weekend.  This is because the walkway to the bar is within 4 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).

Merchandise

The merchandise outlet for the Kings two home games in Round 5 will be located outside the venue.  

If you would like to purchase any new Kings merch the only outlet will be located out the front of the main entrance pre-game and for one hour post-game. Bags holding merchandise sold outside the venue will be permitted inside.  

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 for Friday 12^th Feb and Sunday 14^th Feb:

• 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 after the game until late

Please note: Players will not be in attendance at the Kings Bar post-game due to the NBL COVID safety protocols.

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. 

Full season and 7-game members will be able to collect their 2021 membership caps opposite the entry doors located on the concourse between aisles 16 and 17. Redemption will be available up until tip-off.

Don’t forget there is a space on the back of your cap voucher to write a message for your favourite player. Our players love receiving your messages so we will be sure to pass these on.

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.

What’s on in Sydney Olympic Park

Celebrate Luna New Year before the game on Friday night.

Over three nights, Lunar Lane Night Market is a chance to enjoy great food, soak up the summer atmosphere under festive lights with friends and family, stroll in wonder under our stunning ceiling of red lanterns and be entertained by roving entertainers.

For more information on what’s happening in and around Sydney Olympic Park, click here.

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.