Game day guide: Round nine vs Adelaide 36ers
3 Dec
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Game Day Guide: Kings vs 36ers then Sydney Flames v Spirit Sunday 4 December
The Sydney Kings will look to return to the winner's circle on Sunday, when they host the Adelaide 36ers at Qudos Bank Arena this Sunday.The Sixers got the better of the match-up earlier in the season, but Chase Buford's side are determined to extract revenge and solidify their spot in the top-two during their crucial round eight showdown.This clash will be game one of the exciting Hoops Capital double-header at Homebush, with the Flames to follow against the Spirit.Read Courtney Ward's match preview here.The Flames game is part of the WNBL's Fighting Period Poverty round. You can read more about Fighting Period Poverty Round here. As part of the initiative, there will be collection bins at Qudos Bank Arena for fans to donate period products. Between GamesBetween games, and subject to time constraints, Kings players will stay on court for warm down then autographs and selfies. Players will be distributed around the arena.Behaviour at Qudos Bank ArenaAfter a great start to the season on and off the court, it is timely to remind our loyal fans to ensure at every Kings match you are adhering to Qudos Bank Arena's Conditions of Entry. Please ensure you are respectful of fellow attendees, which includes zero tolerance to offensive behaviour, throwing of items and disrupting the enjoyment of patrons and staff. For reference, here are the Venue Conditions of Entry Sunday 4 December Door Open Times:
Members: 12.15pm
General Public: 12.30pm
Lights Out: 1.45pm
Kings Tip-off: 2.00pmFlames Tip-off 4.30pmImportant things to note
- The traffic around DFO (Australia Ave, Underwood Road entrance to Sydney Olympic Park) will be heavy so please allow extra time if you are driving through that area.
- Travel is free on the Opal network from 4am to 12pm on Sunday.
- Subject to time constraints and following their warm down Kings players will be available for autographs and selfies within the playing arena post game.
- Post-game player appearances at the Brewery are back! Make sure you come and join us at the Brewery located on the lower ground floor of the Novotel Sydney Olympic Park, after the Flames game. There will be a Kings player appearance and Kids Eat Free*.

Special Pre-Game Performance from GRAACE
Sydney-based GRAACE’s breakthrough happened in 2017 when she co-wrote and featured on Hayden James’ platinum-selling electro-pop single “Numb”. Other successes soon followed, with the release of her ‘Self-Sabotage’ EP in 2018, a Like a Version appearance, and tours across Europe, London, Los Angeles and New York. She’s also had sell-out shows in Australia as well as playing a load of festivals. Her recent EP "Self Preservation" has GRAACE embarking on a new era of 'organic pop' while still retaining the incredible songwriting that has won her a legion of global fans.
Things to know before you arrive:
- 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.
- Note, pre-booked car parking is only available up to the day prior to game day and not on game day.
- For public transport information about getting to getting to Qudos Bank Arena click here. Please note transport on the Opal network is free from 4am to 12pm on Sunday.
- 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.
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) is open once again!
- Post-game player appearances at the Brewery are back! Make sure you come and join us at the Brewery located on the lower ground floor of the Novotel Sydney Olympic Park, after the Flames game. There will be a Kings player appearance and Kids Eat Free*.
Social media
- Use the hashtag #WeTheKings or #FlameOn during the game day to be included on the big screens! Don’t forget to tag in the Kings (@sydneykings) or Flames (@sydneyflamesofficial) on Instagram so we can also share some of the best pics on our account.

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