Game Day Guide: Thunder v Renegades at Showground Stadium

MATCH INFORMATION 

Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades  

Date: 17 January 2024  

Location: Sydney Showground Stadium   

Tickets: Buy tickets here! 

 

KEY TIMINGS  

Gates Open: 6:00pm  

Bat Flip: 6:30pm  

First Ball: 7:15pm  

Innings Break: Approx. 8:35pm  

Second Innings: Approx. 8:50pm  

Selfies and Signatures: Approx. 10:10pm  

Fans on the Field: Approx. 10:30pm 

 

TICKETS 

Tickets for the game can still be purchased! Click here to buy now. 

The Box Office will open from 5:30pm on match day. Patrons can purchase tickets until the innings break. 

 

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 

For information on Sydney Showground Stadium conditions of entry, including prohibited items,please click here. 

 

TRAVELLING TO SYDNEY SHOWGROUND STADIUM 

Sydney Showground Stadium is easily approached by road, with plenty of carparks in close proximity. 

The venue is also conveniently serviced by bus, train and ferry services. 

Click here for more transport information, including parking maps and train timetables. 

 

POST-MATCH FANS ON THE FIELD 

Approx. 15 minutes after the match, all fans are invited to go on the field at Sydney Showground Stadium.

Please note, fans on the field is subject to weather and ground conditions and may be cancelled at short notice.

 

FOOD & BEVERAGES 

Feeling hungry during the match? 

Click here to view all the food offerings Sydney Showground Stadium has to offer.  

 

ENTERTAINMENT & GIVEAWAYS 

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

  • Thunder Foam Fingers  
  • KFC Bucket Heads  
  • HomeWorld Team Posters  
  • SIXT 4 & 6 Cards plus receive a 15% discount off your next SIXT rental 
  • Homestar sunglasses 
  • Homestar clap banners  
  • Sydney Water drink bottles  

Be sure to check out the following activities:  

  • Free face painting 
  • Arcade games, inflatables and rock-climbing wall in the Fan Zone 
  • Meet our mascots, Thor and Storm 
  • Stay hydrated at the Sydney Water refill station  
  • Homestar Spin the Wheel Competition – enter for a chance to play the Homestar Target Challenge at the Innings Break! 

 

MERCHANDISE 

There will be three outlets where you can purchase official Sydney Thunder merchandise: 

  • Outside Gate D  
  • Inside Gate D  
  • Located next to the Fan Zone 

 Merchandise outlets will open at 6:00pm when the gates open. Click here to check out the full range online.  

 

MEMBERSHIP 

Require assistance prior to the match? 

If you need any help prior to the match, please complete a ‘Contact Us’ form here. Our Membership Team will do our best to respond to your query as soon as we can. We will be also at Sydney Showground Stadium (information below) if you require any assistance on match day.   

 

Venue Entry 

Prior to entering the venue, please ensure you have downloaded your digital membership card to your phone wallet, then simply scan your digital membership card at the gate! Alternatively, please scan your physical membership card if you have purchased this. 

Digital membership cards have been sent via email. Members that hold a 1-2 Game Reserved Seat package will need to download their ticket/s via Account Manager. For assistance, please contact the Membership Team. 

 

Membership Marquee 

If you have any questions or require assistance, please visit the Membership Marquee located at Gate D. Thunder staff will also be in Sydney Showground Stadium throughout the match, including in the Members’ Bar, so please reach out if we can help in any way! 

 

Members’ Bar 

Located near Aisle 227, the Members’ Bar is an exclusive area just for Thunder members! Open from 6:00pm, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a beverage or grab a hot pie with a great view of the field. Plus, take part in the free raffle for your chance to win awesome prizes! 

 

Post-Match Captains’ Club Event 

Captains’ Club Members are invited to join us in the Hordern Bar near Aisle 227 after the final ball. You will have the opportunity to meet select Thunder players and hear their post-match thoughts in an exclusive interview.  

   

50-50 CHARITY RAFFLE 

Thunder fans will have the chance to take part in a 50-50 Charity Raffle tickets, with 50% of the prize pool generated going to one lucky fan and the other 50% going to support the Cricket NSW Foundation. 

You can purchase tickets at the game from volunteers (keep an eye out for them in their green aprons) or you can purchase your ticket early here 

 

FOLLOW THE GAME 

Stay up to date on all the action and news from the match by following Sydney Thunder onFacebook,TwitterandInstagram.  

Fans can tune in from across the Thunder Nation, with the game broadcast live on Channel 7, Fox Cricket and Kayo.  

 

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