Pre-Match Info: The Challenger at the SCG

Match Day Information 

Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder 

Date: Friday 24 January 2025 

 

KEY TIMINGS 

Fan Zone Open: 4:45pm 

Ticket Box Open: 4:45pm 

Gates Open: 5:15pm 

Bat Flip: 6:30pm 

First Ball: 7:15pm 

Innings Break: 8:35pm 

Second Innings: 8:50pm 

Selfies and Signatures: End of Match, approx. 10:10pm 

 

TICKETS  

GENERAL PUBLIC 

All ticket holders will receive FREE public transport to and from the venue, across multiple connections. Simply show your ticket if asked by transport staff. 

SYDNEY SIXERS MEMBERS 

Require Assistance Prior to the Match? 

If you need any help prior to the match, such as with Membership ticketing, please complete a ‘Contact Us’ form here. We will do our best to respond to your query as soon as we can, and we will be also at Sydney Cricket Ground (information below) if you require any assistance on Match Day. 

Venue Entry 

Sixers Members are required to purchase Tickets for this match as Memberships are not valid for Finals. Please click here for further information  

Membership Marquee 

If you have any questions or require Membership assistance, please visit the Membership Marquee located in the Fan Zone on Driver Avenue. Sixers staff will also be in Sydney Cricket Ground throughout the match, including in the Fan Zone, so please reach out if we can help in any way!  

 

VENUE INFORMATION 

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 

For information on the Sydney Cricket Ground’s conditions of entry, including prohibited items please click here 

 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT 

Sydney Sixers tickets now include free metropolitan public transport to the SCG in your ticket price. Simply show your valid ticket, club or stadium membership to Transport NSW staff.  

Light rail and buses run frequently to Moore Park from the city and south east. Catch trains or metro services to Central to connect with light rail to Moore Park. Additional light rail services will run before and after the match 

Click here to plan your trip. 

PARKING 

If you plan to drive there are two paid parking stations: 

EP3 and Entertainment Quarter Public parking (fees apply).  

For more information on getting to the Sydney Cricket Grounds, please visit their website here. 

We do urge you however to catch public transport as parking capacity in Moore Park is very limited and traffic will be heavy during the busy evening peak. 

FOOD OPTIONS 

Feeling hungry during the game? 

Click here to view all food options the SCG has to offer. 

OTHER INFORMATION  

Please note that the Sydney Cricket Ground is a cashless venue. 

 

ENTERTAINMENT AND GIVEAWAYS 

Keep an eye out for Sixers staff as you enter the ground. We’ll be handing out the following freebies: 

  • Sixers Foam Fingers 
  • Sixers KFC Bucketheads 
  • Sixers Spikey Wigs 
  • Sixers Banners 

Plus be sure to check out the following activities:  

  • Get your FACE PAINTED for FREE in the Fan Zone! 
  • Rock climbing wall  
  • Take a selfie and get a high five from our MASCOT Syd! 
  • Build your pre-match competitive edge by taking some CLASSIC CATCHES at our catching INFLATABLE! 
  • Grab a free icy pole at the Aiper display 
  • KFC Bucket Challenge on Field  
  • Aiper Race the LED activation pre-match 
  • Keep an eye out for the Sydney Water Shower Cam during the match! 

Cricket NSW Foundation 50-50 Charity Raffle 

The Cricket NSW Foundation’s mission is to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to play and love cricket across NSW. The Foundation is holding an online 50-50 Raffle during the game, with one lucky Sixers Fan taking home 50% of the prize pool and the other 50% being donated to community clubs in NSW! 

Buy your tickets HERE for your chance to win. 

Cricket NSW Foundation Signed Shirt Auction 

Sydney Sixers fans have the chance to bid on their favourite players signed shirts this season with proceeds supporting the Cricket NSW Foundation. 

All funds raised from the sale of our players First Nations round shirts, will go towards supporting the Sydney Sixers Men’s and Women’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teams.  

Bidding is now open so get yours in today HERE with the auction closing on the 29th January, 2025.  

MERCHANDISE 

Merchandise will be available for purchase at selected Merchandise outlets located inside the SCG. 

Click here to check out our full range online. 

POST-MATCH PLAYER SIGNINGS 

Hang around after the match to meet your Sixers heroes. The whole BBL playing squad will be signing autographs and taking selfies at the conclusion of play. 

FOLLOW THE GAME 

Stay up to date on all the action and news from the match by following Sydney Sixers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.   

Fans can tune in from across the country, broadcast live on Channel 7, 7Plus, Foxtel, Kayo. 

 

 

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