Game day guide: Round seven vs Illawarra Hawks

After a two-week break, due to the FIBA window, our Sydney Kings return to the court this Sunday against arch-rivals Illawarra.
 
The round seven fixture will mark game two of the NBL23 Freeway Series, with Chase Buford's side claiming the opener at the WIN Entertainment Centre in October.
 
Despite the Hoops Capital side sitting in first with a 7-2 record and their NSW rivals in last, with a 1-8 record, these showdowns are always heated - so expect this one to be the exact same come 4pm Sunday at Qudos Bank Arena, especially with the Adrian Hurley Cup on the line.
 
Read Courtney Ward's match preview here.
 

Before the Game at Sydney Olympic Park

Hoops & Loops ft. Izzy n The Profit with DJ YaKnow?Check!

From 1pm on Sunday, November 20 outside P1 car park. Celebrating hip-hop culture and basketball, Hoops & Loops is a hip-hop rap competition hosted by Izzy n The Profit with DJ YaKnow? Check!. Listen to the rhymes and beats while you shoot some hoops on a pop-up half-court.

There is also further activation happening at Fig Grove, Olympic Blvd – lots of Food Trucks, live music and freestyle football demos and clinics.
 
For more info about what is happening at Sydney Olympic Park  check out Spotlight - Park Sounds
 

Saturday, November 20 - door open times:

Members: 2.15pm

General Public: 2.30pm

Lights Out:  3.45pm

Tip-off: 4pm
 

Important things to note

• There is a football event at Accor Stadium, next to Qudos Bank Arena, kicking off prior to our game. Parking will be at a premium so you are strongly advised to pre-book here.
• Public transport is available to Sydney Olympic Park and additional services have been organised for the additional crowds to Sydney Olympic Park. Unfortunately, industrial action may be affecting some public transport throughout the network so please make sure you check out up-to-date public transport information here.  
• Members Bar will again be open pre-game. Post-game it will also be open for a members-only player appearance. This week the player appearance will not be a signing session but more of a meet-and-greet style event. Members Bar is located in the same place as last season – Level 1, opposite Door 43.
• Cap collection will not be available this week as all available stocks have been distributed. We have ordered more caps and they will be available in December. We will advise members of the game when caps will again be available.

Special pre-game performance from Kyle Lionheart

Kyle Lionhart is an Australian singer-songwriter who has honed his craft and built an extremely loyal fanbase by busking on the streets and beaches of his home town Byron Bay. Musically, Kyle’s sound has raised comparisons to the likes of Ben Harper & Matt Corby. His honest and poetic songwriting explores relationships of love, death, friendships and the sometimes harsh realities of them.

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 2.15pm.  
• Partial members will need to use Ticketek tickets to access the venue.
• Partial members whose membership cards do not arrive in time for the first home 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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!

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.