Game Day Guide: Semi Finals Kings v Hawks

ROUND 21 v Brydens Lawyers Sydney Kings v Illawarra Hawks

The Kings are coming home after a trip down to the ‘Gong and stealing home court advantage. The Illawarra Hawks will have to face the Qudos Bank Arena crowd to stop the Kings from making the NBL Grand Final, but after 30 points from the MVP Jaylen Adams, this Sunday clash could be our ticket to the big dance.

Former NBL MVP and Australian basketball legend Andrew Bogut will be presenting Jaylen Adams the NBL’s MVP award before the game. We need all Kings fans in the arena to be there to hype up our superstar before our game with the Hawks.

Sunday, May 1st

Brydens Lawyers Sydney Kings v Illawarra Hawks 

Members Entry: 1:15 pm

Doors Open: 1:30 pm

Kings Pre Game: 2:45 pm

Kings Tip Off: 3:00 pm

Read the game preview by Matt McQuade here.

As has been the case over the last two seasons, 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.

Important things to note

• Andrew Bogut will present Jaylen Adams with his MVP prior to Tip Off, make sure you're there early to cheer on our MVP before we take on the Hawks.
• Large crowds are expected for our Semi Final, so it is highly recommended you pre-book your parking or use public transport!
• Singing and dancing is back! We can't wait for Qudos Bank Arena to feel electric thanks to your cheering and singing.
• Kings Bar at the Brewery (located under the Novotel corner of Olympic Boulevard and Dawn Fraser Ave) is open this week!

Covid Safety Information

• 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 awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test.
• Qudos Bank Arena Covid FAQs can be read here
• To minimise the risk of the spread of Covid-19 to players we ask that you do not touch the players (unfortunately that means no hi-fives as players leave the court).
• 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. This is important for contact tracing purposes. 
• 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.

Things to know before you arrive:

• It is strongly advised that you arrive early as delays are expected.
• Please have your e-ticket or membership pass 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 Digital Membership Pass or 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:

• Qudos Bank Arena is now a cash free venue – all transactions including food, drink and merchandise outlets will be cashless
• 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, 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 and this season some furniture has been put back around the concourse.  Cleaners will be cleaning tables each time a patron leaves a table.  
• The Platinum Plus Bar will be open for Platinum Plus members and ticket holders. Platinum Plus members and ticket holders will be provided 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 grab some merchandise online. 

Kings Bar at The Brewery:

• Kings Bar at the Brewery (located under the Novotel corner of Olympic Boulevard and Dawn Fraser Ave) is open once again! Before and after a Kings home game, kids (under 12) can eat free from the kids menu with any paying adult! Just show your game day ticket to the Brewery + Kitchen team to redeem the offer.

Social media

Use the hashtag #WeTheKings during 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 to our account.

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