Game Day Guide: Stars v Thunder at Manuka Oval

MATCH INFORMATION 

Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder  

Date: Saturday, December 28 

Location: Manuka Oval 

Tickets: Click here to purchase!  

KEY TIMINGS 

Gates Open: 6:00pm 

Bat Flip: 6:30pm 

First Ball: 7:15pm 

Innings Break: 8:35pm 

End of Match: Approx. 10:15pm 

TICKETS 

General Public 

Tickets for this match are SOLD OUT. Thank you, Thunder Nation!

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. 

ENTERTAINMENT AND GIVEAWAYS 

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

• KFC Bucketheads 

• Stars Scrunchies 

• Stars Spectacles

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

• DJ Jesse James pre-match & innings break 

• Get in the cricket spirit with free face painting 

• Test out your skills in our inflatable bowling net 

• Take a screamer on our Thunder catching inflatable 

FOOD & BEVERAGES 

There will be a variety of food and beverage options available from bar and food outlets. Click here to check out all the options!

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 

The maps below provide the recommended driving routes for entry to Manuka Oval car parks, depending on which car park you wish to park at.

The Parking Map is available here. The Relaxed Time Restrictions Area is available here. 

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 Fox Cricket and Kayo, with radio coverage from SEN.