Game day guide: Round three vs Cairns Taipans

SYDNEY KINGS HOME GAME TWO VS CAIRNS TAIPANS

On the back of three straight wins to start their NBL22 title defence, including last round's comprehensive victories against Brisbane and Melbourne, the Sydney Kings will host the Cairns Taipans at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday, October 14.

The second home game for Chase Buford's side in NBL23 will see former Taipan Kouat Noi come up against his previous club for the first time, as the Kings aim to move to 4-0 on the season.

The round two fixture will mark Shaun Bruce's 100th game in the purple and gold as well as it being the first time Sydney fans will be able to watch Angus Glover suit up in NBL23 after he was cleared to return from injury.

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Game day will also feature a live performance from up-and-coming young Australian artist Shannen James.

The Taipans come into the clash with a 2-1 record. Read the match preview by Courtney Ward here.

Friday, October 14 door open times

Members: 5.45pm

General public: 6pm

Shannen James performance 7.15pm

Tip-off: 7.30pm

Important things to note

• Due to popular demand Members Bar will again be open pre-game!  Post-game it will also be open for a members-only player appearance. Players will be up in the members' bar approximately 20 minutes after the completion of the game.  Members Bar is located in the same place as last season – Level 1, opposite Door 43.
• The Championship Trophy will be in the foyer and available for photo opportunities from 5.45pm to 7.30pm
• Full Season and 7-Game Member Cap Collection will be open from 5.30pm until 7.30pm from the collection area outside Door 16 on Ground Level (as you enter via the Members Entrance, turn left and walk about 30m).
• Shannen James will be performing live pre-game from 7.15pm
• Food and beverages will be discounted by 20% from 6-7pm.

Member ticket information

• Full-season members whose membership cards have not arrived should e-mail the Sydney Kings at membership@sydneykings.com.au and your tickets will be emailed to you prior to the game. Alternatively you can visit us at the Membership Inquiries window at the Qudos Bank Arena Box Office from 5.30pm.  
• 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

• Food and beverages are discounted by 20% from 6-7pm.
• 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.

For all enquiries, please contact the Kings membership team at membership@sydneykings.com.au