Round 14 Game Day Guide: Phoenix and Taipans

It’s back-to-back home games at Qudos Bank Arena in Round 14 as the Kings gear up to the hit court tonight against South East Melbourne Phoenix, before returning on Saturday to meet the Cairns Taipans.

As has been the case all season, Kings 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 read the below information as you have an important role to play in ensuring the health and safety of all patrons within the venue.

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Thursday April 15
Brydens Lawyers Sydney Kings vs South East Melbourne Phoenix
Members Entry: 5.45pm
General Public doors open: 6.00pm
The show starts: 7.15pm

Saturday April 17
Brydens Lawyers Sydney Kings vs Cairns Taipans
Members Entry: 5.15pm
General Public doors open: 5.30pm
The show starts: 7.45pm

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Important things to note: 

• The Royal Easter Show has finished however on Saturday night the Rabbitohs host the West Tigers at Stadium Australia at 5.30pm which means P1 will likely be full. We recommend booking your spot in P1 in advance of the game to avoid disappointment. Bookings can be made here.
• There are also a small number of road closures still in place around the park

Things to know before you arrive:

• On Saturday night P1 carpark will likely be full due to the NRL game which kicks off at 5.30pm. Pre-booking here is recommended.
• The Easter Show has finished but a small number of road closures are still in place
• Please have your e-ticket 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 Membership Card to use 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)
• The entrance to Qudos Bank is Arena is obscured by Easter Show activities.  You will need to head to the left hand side of the venue (closest to P1 and ANZ Stadium) to gain entrance.
• 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 waiting on a COVID-19 test.
• If you and/or anyone in your group are a resident of a COVID-19 hotspot or have been in a COVID-19 hotspot, in the designated time periods, you will not be permitted entry into the venue at this time. For an up to date list of COVID Hot Spots please check out the NSW Government website here.

 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
• 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 
• 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, including pre-booking at discounted rate, can be found here. 
• 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.

COVID safe restrictions and information: 

• Unfortunately, there will be no pre-game activations in the Red Zone outside or in the Grand Foyer of Qudos Bank Arena. This is to prevent queuing and multiple people touching the same surface. These activations are an important part of the Kings home game experience and we hope to be able to bring them back as soon as possible
• Due to NBL Covid-19 protocols players will not be able to hi-five or shake hands with the fans – please advise young children 
• It is strongly encouraged all patrons scan the service NSW QR code to check into Qudos Bank Arena on the way into the venue
• 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
• 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

 Members lounge and food and beverages:

• The HostPlus Members Q Bar will be open from 6pm tonight and 6.30pm on Saturday. There will be a player appearance (2-3 players) approximately 30 minutes post game. Due to NBL Covid protocols unfortunately players are not permitted to sign merchandise, however will be able to facilitate socially distanced photos.
• All Qudos Bank Arena customer lounge bars will also remain closed for this event
• Multiple food and beverage outlets will be open throughout the venue however seating around the concourse areas has been removed – please take your food and drink back to your seats
• The Platinum Plus Bar remains closed this weekend.  This is because the walkway to the bar is within four metres of the players bench which is prevented by NBL protocols. Qudos Bank Arena are offering an express entry lane to Platinum Plus Members and ticket holders at the Northern Bar (near Door 5) and the Eastern Bar (near Door 1).

Merchandise

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:

Following the success of last season, The Kings Bar at The Brewery at Novotel is back again in 2021. The Kings bar is the perfect place to meet pre-game for a bite to eat and something to drink with friends and family. After the game it’s a great venue to de-brief about the game and celebrate our wins! The Kings Bar is a partnership between the Kings and our long-standing partner, Accor at Sydney Olympic Park.

Offers for The Kings Bar:

• Kids eat free pre-game with a paying adult (must have a valid gameday ticket and/or Kings member card)

The Kings Bar will be open Thursday and Saturday this weekend.

Membership Discounts

Members, don't forget to scan your membership card at our internal outlets to redeem your member discount on food, beverages and merchandise.

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.

3-game membership options are available.
You can become a member, here. 

Social media

Use the hashtag #WeTheKings on game day to be included on the big screens! Don’t forget to tag in the Kings on Instagram (@sydneykings) 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