Basketball

Thursday 2 October

New Orleans Open Training

• Gates Open: 12:00 pm
  • Gate 3 (via Garden Square)
  • Gate 4 (via Olympic Boulevard)
• Start Time: 1:00 pm
• Event Concludes: 2:30 pm

Friday 3 October

New Orleans Pelicans vs Melbourne United

• Gates Open: 6:00 pm
  • Gate 3 (via Garden Square)
  • Gate 4 (via Olympic Boulevard)
• Start Time: 7:30 pm
• Event Concludes: 10:00 pm

Saturday 4 October

NBA x NBL Melbourne Series Fan Night

• Gates Open: 4:30 pm
  • Gate 3 (via Garden Square)
  • Gate 4 (via Olympic Boulevard)
• Start Time: 6:00 pm
• Event Concludes: 8:00 pm

Sunday 5 October

New Orleans Pelicans vs South East Melbourne Phoenix

• Gates Open: 12:30 pm
  • Gate 3 (via Garden Square)
  • Gate 4 (via Olympic Boulevard)
• Start Time: 2:00 pm
• Event Concludes: 4:30 pm

Note: Times are approx. and subject to change without notice.

• There are several options for your journey to Rod Laver Arena:
  • Public transport is the quickest and easiest option. Before you attend, plan ahead and allow extra travel time for any major disruptions.
  • Parking is available at the Eastern Plaza Car Park (Entrance D, Olympic Boulevard). We strongly recommend pre-booking as drive-up spaces are subject to availability. Bookings close at midnight the night before the event. 
    • Note: Parking is sold out on Saturday 4 October. Pre-bookings only, no drive-up spaces will be available. Other parking options are available here. Accessible parking must be pre-booked via Ticketek. We strongly recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. 
• To ensure a smooth entry into the venue, download your tickets to your digital wallet before arriving.
• Bags must be A4 size or smaller, and backpacks are not permitted. Enhanced bag checks are in place, and all accepted bags will be x-rayed and tagged before entry, so consider leaving your bag at home unless essential. Guests with medical requirements may bring a larger bag.
• Cloaking is available at Kia Arena. All accepted items will be subject to a canine search, so consider leaving non-essential items at home. Any prohibited items listed in the venue Conditions of Entry will not be accepted for cloaking.
  • Note: Additional prohibited items for this event include backpacks, drinks (including water bottles), flags, banners and signs larger than 18 inches in length, and prams.
• All retail outlets are cashless. Any transactions must be made using a credit or debit card.
• If you have purchased a VIP package, the event promoter will be in contact with details regarding your experience.

Note: Events may contain sequences of flashing lights, lasers, strobes, haze and pyrotechnics which may affect photosensitive guests, and those with other medical conditions.