Game Day Guide: Thunder v Strikers at Manuka Oval

BBL is back in Canberra! Here’s everything you need to know if you're coming to Manuka Oval on Tuesday.

MATCH INFORMATION

Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers 

Date: Tuesday, December 17 

Location: Manuka Oval 

Tickets: Adults from $25 | Juniors from $5 

 

KEY TIMINGS 

Gates Open: 6:15pm 

Welcome to Country and First Nations Round Ceremony: 6:20pm 

Bat Flip: 6:30pm 

First Ball: 7:15pm 

Innings Break: 8:35pm 

Selfies and Signatures: End of match (approx. 10:15pm) 

 

TICKETS 

General Public 

Adult tickets are available from $25 with juniors from $5. T&Cs apply. Click here to buy now. 

The Box Office will be open for ticket sales on match day. Patrons can purchase tickets until the innings break.  

Sydney Thunder Members 

Canberra Members are entitled to tickets, depending on their level of Membership. Please contact the Membership Team, if you have any questions. The Membership Marquee will also be located at the main entrance if members require any assistance.

Want to Join the Thunder Nation? Click here to check out our membership packages, starting from $10. 

 

ENTERTAINMENT AND GIVEAWAYS 

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

  • Thunder foam fingers 
  • HomeWorld team poster 
  • HomeWorld tote bags 
  • Glow-in-the-dark wristbands 
  • Homestar clap banners 
  • Sydney Water drink bottles 
  • Homestar sunglasses 
  • KFC Bucketheads 

 Plus, be sure to check out the following activities in the Fan Zone: 

  • Get in the Thunder spirit with free face painting 
  • Test out your skills in our inflatable bowling net 
  • Take a screamer on our Thunder catching inflatable 
  • Get a high five from or a selfie with our mascots, Thor and Storm 

 

FOOD & BEVERAGES 

There will be a variety of food and beverage options available from bar and food outlets. 

 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT 

Travel on ALL Transport Canberra services is FREE on game day to holders of a game ticket.  

Have your game day ticket ready to present if requested by a bus driver or light rail Customer Service Officer. You can use your entry ticket for your free return trip after the game. To plan your trip, click here and search Manuka Oval. 

Passengers are encouraged to take advantage of Park & Ride facilities where possible.  

 

PARKING

Parking is available at Wesley Uniting Church for $10 per vehicle and at Telopea Park School for $10 per vehicle. Click here for more information about parking and road closures.

 

MERCHANDISE 

Merchandise will be available for purchase at the West Gate.

Click here to check out the full range online. 

 

POST-MATCH PLAYER SIGNINGS

Fans are invited to hang around after the match for selfies and signatures with the players. 

 

FOLLOW THE GAME 

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

Fans can tune in from across the Thunder Nation on 7, Fox Cricket, 7Plus and Kayo, with radio coverage from SEN. 

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