All you need to know about HCM's battle of the border

Published Wed 30 Oct 2024

After having a record crowd in attendance for HC Melbourne’s first home matches of the season, we look forward to two mouthwatering contests this Friday night against NSW Pride! There will be over 20 athletes with senior International experience on display across the two matches, so it does not get much better than this!

Check out all the important match day information below, with thanks to our match day presenting partner, MS Group Australia.

Don’t forget that kids that are 12 and under get in for FREE! So, bring the kids along to see some of the best hockey players in the country battle it out.

Basic Details

Date	Friday 1st November
Venue	State Hockey Centre - 10 Brens Drive, Parkville
Gates Open	5.00pm
Women’s Match Commences	6.30pm
Equity One & Just Hockey Stick Giveaway # 1	Half-time of the Women’s Match
Giveaways and Meet the Women’s HCM team	Post Women’s Match
Men’s Match Commences	8.00pm
Equity One & Just Hockey Stick Giveaway # 2 & SA1NT Layers Pursuit	Half-time of the Men’s Match
Giveaways and Meet the Men’s HCM team	Post Men’s Match

Getting to the venue

Parking at State Hockey Centre is free, but spaces are very limited so we encourage you to get in early to avoid disappointment and where possible car pool with others that are attending.

You can also get public transport, with the 58 tram stopping at the back of the venue or you can jump off the Upfield line train at Royal Park station and take a short walk around the zoo to get to the State Hockey Centre

Where to Enter the Venue – CHANGED FROM 2023

The only entry and exit point for HC Melbourne Matches at the State Hockey Centre will be ENTRY A. This is the entry closest to the big car park around the back of the building.

You will not be able to access the outdoor hockey pitches if you come through Entry B (the one that is closest to the big round about the Indoor Hockey court). So, if you do park in the small car park, you will need to walk around the building to Entry A.

Pre-purchasing Tickets

We have a great range of tickets and Polytan Corporate Hospitality package options available.

Tickets should be pre-purchased online or there will be QR codes on display outside the front of the venue that you can scan and purchase your tickets online. If you are having trouble purchasing your tickets at the venue, there will be a troubleshooting desk set up at the top of the stairs at Entry A where assistance can be provided.

To purchase tickets please use the following link - HC Melbourne v NSW Pride Tickets

Polytan Corporate Hospitality

If you want to watch in style, our Polytan corporate hospitality packages are for you. Not only do you get undercover reserved seating in the MS Group Australia Grandstand and a merchandise pack, but also food and beverages for the duration of the evening in the Hockey Olympians Room overlooking the pitch. You also get the opportunity to mingle with our sponsors and HCM players after their match!

Adults (18 & over)	$175 per match day
Juniors (4-17 years old)	$100 per match day

Click here to purchase Polytan Corporate Hospitality Tickets.

General Admission Tickets

These are tickets to single match days and permit you to watch from either end of the pitch or the Zoo side of the venue. You can either stand or sit on the tiered concrete steps surrounding the pitch, but you cannot access the undercover grandstand. Instant Marquees have also provided 3 x marquees on the zoo side of the venue, which all GA ticket holders are welcome to stand underneath.

Families (2 adults & 2 children)	$50.00
Adults (18 & over)	$20.00
Juniors (13-17 years old)	$10.00
Children (12 & under)	FREE (with an adult ticket holder)

FREE Junior ticketing for 12 & Under is only available in the General Admission Area.

Click here to purchase General Admission tickets.

Reserved Grandstand Seating – MS Group Australia Grandstand

Reserved seating in the undercover grandstand can be purchased for each match day either online or by scanning the QR codes on arrival.

Adults (18 & over)	$30.00
Juniors (18 & Under)	$20.00

*Note that FREE Under 12 ticket holders cannot access the grandstand. They must purchase a junior ticket if they wish to access the grandstand.

All ticket holders will need to either download the INTIX app or have their PDF tickets via email ready to present to enter the venue.

Ticket Upgrades

If you have already purchased a General Admission ticket and want to upgrade to get a reserved seat in the MS Group Australia Grandstand, you will be able to do so at the ticket desk at the top of the stairs at Entry A on match day.

Merchandise Sales

There will be an awesome range of merchandise on sale at the venue on match days, thanks to our uniform supplier GAME.

HCM Replica Playing Top - $50

HCM Replica Goalkeeper Smock - $55

HCM Polo - $50

HCM Crew Jumper - $60

Scarves - $35

Hats - $25

There is limited stock available for all items and they are not available online, so be sure to get along to our first home match and get your merch!

The Merchandise table will be set up just beyond where the ticket scanning will take place, and transactions will be card only.

Upcoming HCM Home Matches

If you cannot make it to the home matches this Friday night, we have another match day coming up very soon that we would love to see you at:

Friday 22nd November – HC Melbourne v Tassie Tigers (Women at 6.30pm and Men at 8.00pm)

Click here for tickets to those matches.

Important Notes

BYO of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited at State Hockey Centre and there will be bag checks in place.

Unfortunately, the venue Terms & Conditions do not permit chairs to be brough into the venue. But we encourage you to bring a seat cushion or blanket and make yourself comfortable sitting on the tiered concrete steps around the pitch if you have a General Admission Ticket.

HC Melbourne Team Lists

To check out the HC Melbourne Teams for 2024, as well as their player sponsors, please head to the following pages:

HCM Women's Team

HCM Men's Team