Everything you need to know about HCM's home game this Friday

HC Melbourne are set to battle Tassie Tigers in our last home match of the season this Friday 22nd November. With over 20 players having international experience across the Tassie and HC Melbourne teams, it doesn’t get much better than this.  

The HC Melbourne Men’s team have locked in a finals berth for next weekend, but can spoil Tassie’s ambitions of making the finals with a Round 7 win. Whilst the HC Melbourne Women won’t be playing in the finals, they want to end the season with two wins in a row.  

The night will also be a celebration of the careers of Rachael Lynch OAM and Kary Chau who will be retiring from State Level representative Hockey. Incredibly, the pair debuted back in 2004 and have been absolute stalwarts of the Vipers and HC Melbourne Women’s teams. Following the Women’s match, we will be thanking and acknowledging both Kary and Rach and we encourage you to get along to be part of that. Also, keep an eye out for our website article highlighting their achievements and thanking them.  

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

Kids 17 & Under FREE 

This Friday night, kids 17 & under can enter for free with an adult ticket holder.  

We want to see as many kids as possible supporting the Hockey Club Melbourne teams in our last home match of the season, so head to INTIX to claim your free junior admission ticket and we will see you on Friday night! 

Please note, the free 17 & Under tickets will be general admission only. If you wish to sit in the grandstand you will need to purchase a ticket to do so.  

Basic Details: 

Hot Weather Forecast 

It is going to be a very warm Melbourne evening, so we encourage you to stay hydrated on Friday night. There will be multiple food and beverage outlets open throughout the venue, including on the Zoo side of the venue for general admission ticket holders.  

There will be iced water available from large drink tubs on the general admission ticket side, but please BYO drink bottle. There will also be some large fans that you can cool off in front of. 

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 

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 Tassie Tigers 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! 

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.  

FREE Junior ticketing for 17 & 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. 

*Note that FREE Under 17 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 

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. 

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