NEWS

Match Day Guide: NSW Pride vs HC Melbourne

It’s the last home game for the NSW Pride this Sunday at Sydney Olympic Park and we’re taking on Hockey Club Melbourne in the #BattleOfTheBorder! Bragging rights are on the line and so are some all-important points. There’s lots on the line for both teams, so make sure to be and show your support.

Here is everything you need to know about our Round 5 match-day…

THE BASICS

Sunday 20th October 2019
Women’s Match: 1:00pm
Men’s Match: 2:30pm
Box Office Opens: 11:45am
Gates open: 12:00pm

Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre

TICKETS

Need tickets? Secure your seat for this historic match-day HERE

Alternatively, you can purchase tickets by calling 132 849 or visiting your nearest Ticketek Agency Outlet.

Tickets will also be available at the ground. These can be purchased at the box office. Be aware, tickets will be more expensive at the gate, so we encourage everyone to buy before getting to the ground.

TRANSPORT

TRAINS
The closet station to the Hockey Stadium is Olympic Park station which is approximately a 15min walk via Olympic Bvld and Sarah Durack Ave.

Olympic Park station is on the T7 line – Olympic Park. Change at Lidcombe station for services leaving every 10 minutes.

Travel times (approx):

  • Central – 30 minutes
  • Parramatta – 18 minutes

 

BUSES
Several bus routes service Sydney Olympic Park from major hubs around the area.

  • 401  from Lidcombe
  • 450  from Hurstville
  • 525  from Parramatta
  • 525/526 from Burwood
  • 526  from Sydney Olympic park Wharf

 

PARKING
The closet paid parking is the P4 carpark right outside the Hockey Stadium. Event day rates apply – $5 per hour, $25 daily maximum. No validation will be available.

There is limited free street parking approximately 10 minutes from the Stadium on Carter Street and adjoining side streets.

MERCHANDISE

Pick up some NSW Pride merchandise at the Just Hockey store on the Western Grandstand concourse.

NSW replica and training gear will be available for purchase at this game along with other supporter gear starting from $10.

MATCH-DAY ACTIVITIES

Head over to the NSW Pride fan-zone and check out the following:

  • Inflatable Target Challenge
  • Face-painters
  • Roary the Lion Mascot
  • Membership Tent

Also make sure to collect your special edition NSW Pride Player posters from around the ground. There will also be three special inductions into the Hockey Australia Hall of Fame during the break between games.


FOOD & BEVERAGE

There will be a number of food and beverage options on the day. In addition to the Stadium canteen, there will be a BBQ, food trucks and additional bars.

WEATHER

An up-to-date weather forecast can be found here.

Sunny with max temperature of 22°c. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting easterly in the late afternoon.