Sydney Kings vs Cairns Taipans | NBL27 Season Opener

Sun 20 Sept | 4:45pm | Afterpay Arena  

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The Sydney Kings return to Afterpay Arena this Sunday for Game 1 of NBL27, and raise their Championship Banner into the rafters in front of a huge crowd.

Here is everything you need to know for the first home game of the season.

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Key Times  

3:00pm | Corporate and Kings Lounge doors open

3:30pm | Members, and the Member’s Bar doors open on Level 1, outside Door 29

3:45pm | General public doors open

4:40pm | Be in your seat for the banner raise

5:00pm | Tip-off

Collect your member pack

Members: Collect your pack at Door 17 on your way in.  

Premium Courtside Members: Your member pack will be located on your seat.

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Plan to arrive early  

The NBL26 Championship Banner is raised before tip-off. Be in your seat by 4:40 pm if you want to see the sixth championship banner in club history go up.  
The team will be presented with their rings, then the NBL27 season begins. Doors open well before that, and there is plenty on in the foyer and around the arena in the meantime.  

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Entertainment

DJ Boogie Buggy, the Hype Crew and the mascot will be at the door to welcome you in! Face painting is available for kids, plus the King's throne for photos.

Australian Pop Quartet bring their classical take on pop in a performance before tip-off, and Pure Performance HQ take the floor at half time.

Kings Zone

New for NBL27. A cash bar located behind Baseline Row 3, on the away team's end.

Kings Members Bar

Our Members bar has had a facelift thanks to Afterpay. This space located between the escalators is now called the Quarter. Downstairs is open to the general public and Level 1 is for Members only. Level 1 can be accessed from ground floor, up the stairs on from Level 1 opposite Door 29

Kings Lounge for Premium Members and ticket holders

Open from 3:00 pm, with a shooting machine to test your skills and games including Connect 4, cornhole and noughts and crosses. Enjoy complimentary food and beverages and browse our brand-new merch. Entry to Kings Lounge is only available with a wristband which can be collected from the registration desk inside Gate Entry B.

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Sponsor Activations  

Harvey Norman  

Come and relive the moment all over again by getting in early this Sunday, to take your photo with the Championship Trophy in the foyer, thanks to Harvey Norman.  

Get ready to bring the energy and your best poses during the new Harvey Norman 3QTR Time Lock in to Win activation; three prizes are up for grabs, so lock in and get your moves ready!  

Footlocker  

Pre-game is your opportunity to score a voucher towards a new pair of sneakers, all thanks to our friends at Foot Locker. Wave those shoes in the air on the Foot Locker Kicks Cam, and the voucher could be yours!  

AAMI  

Sydney Kings fans, the AAMI Driver’s Rewards Seats are BACK! Keep your eyes peeled in the first timeout, where you will have an opportunity to be upgraded and enjoy the game from the AAMI Driver’s Rewards Seats – with food and drink included!  

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Venue Information

Getting to Afterpay Arena

Afterpay Arena Terms and Conditions

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