Saturday schedule
Match times for Saturday have now been set, with the HC Melbourne teams playing back-to-back matches on Saturday afternoon.
- 11am – Women’s 1 Semi-Final – NSW Pride v Perth Thundersticks
- 12.45pm – Men’s 1 Semi-Final – Brisbane Blaze v Tassie Tigers
- 2.30pm – Women’s 2 semi-final – Adelaide Fire v HC Melbourne
- 4.45pm – Men’s 2 Semi-Final – NSW Pride v HC Melbourne
Sunday schedule
- 11:30 am – Women’s bronze medal match
- 1.15pm – Men’s bronze medal match
- 3:45 PM – Women’s Gold Medal Match
- 5.45pm – Men’s Gold Medal Match
Access to location
We will use it Entry A as shown on the map below.
When you arrive, you will proceed to Level 1 where baggage checks will be carried out before proceeding with ticket sales or ticket scanning.
Please note that this will be the case not have access to the Hockey One location via Entrance B (the one at the large roundabout) or via the Entrance at the back at the zoo/tram stop.
Customers with accessibility requirements
There is a lift just inside the doors to access Level 1 for ticket scanning and ticket sales at Entrance A. It is recommended that you purchase grandstand seats or tickets to use the accessible platform as these locations are best suited to customers with accessibility requirements. General admission ticket holders must use stairs to access the GA portion of the venue.
Go to the location
Where possible we encourage you to take public transport, with the 58 tram stopping at the rear of the venue, or you can get off the Upfield line train at Royal Park station and take a short walk through the zoo to get to the State Hockey Centre.
Car parking
It is expected that the SNHC parking lot will be quite busy during the final weekend. If you are unable to get parking at the venue, we recommend using the Zoo’s parking lot (off Elliott Avenue). Five hours of parking is available at the zoo for a small fee.
From all zoo parking lots, along the tram tracks, it is a short walk to the Hockey One entrance at Entrance A. The map below shows alternative parking options.
Children up to 12 years FREE
Kids 12 & Underget free access to both days of the Hockey One Finals!
We want to see as many kids as possible at the venue supporting all the teams, so head to INTIX to claim your ticket!
Please note: the free tickets for ages 12 and under are general admission only. If you want to sit in the stands, you must purchase an appropriate ticket.
Buy tickets in advance
Tickets must be purchased in advance online before attending the venue. Alternatively, QR codes will be on display outside the venue entrance for you to scan and purchase your tickets online.
Use the following link to purchase tickets: Tickets for the final of Hockey One.
Grandstand seating
You can purchase a Series Pass online, which will give you reserved grandstand seating on both Saturday and Sunday.
There will be a very limited number of one-day grandstand seats available for purchase at the venue each day. These can only be purchased at the ticket counter.
General admission tickets
These are single match day tickets, allowing you to watch from either end of the pitch or from the zoo side of the venue.
The zoo side of the venue has undergone significant upgrades since last season and will offer customers an enhanced experience. The area is now covered with astro grass and six large parasols have been installed. In addition, party tents, two food trucks, a bar and a fun zone will be set up.
*FREE Junior tickets for children 12 years and under are available in the general admission area only. You will still need to go online and claim your free ticket via the link below to access the venue.
Sale of merchandise
Thanks to our uniform supplier GAME, there is a great range of merchandise for sale at the venue on match days. For this match day, merchandise will be available in Entrance A immediately after your tickets have been scanned.
There will also be a marquee displaying Hockey Australia merchandise, with a range of Kookaburras and Hockeyroos clothing.
Entertainment and activities
Not only will you witness four great hockey games a day, there will be plenty to do to keep you entertained!
Important notes
BYO of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited at the State Hockey Center and there will be bag checks.
The venue offers visitors the option to bring folding chairs for use in the general access areas. However, they cannot be placed on the layered concrete areas close to the field fence. They can be used on the grass hill on the city side or on the astro grass on the zoo side, but your view may be blocked by customers standing in this area. If you plan to sit on the layered concrete, you are welcome to bring a seat cushion or blanket.
Broadcast information
If you can’t be there on match day, watch live and for free 7Plus.
Recognition from HC Melbourne sponsor
Thank you to all the sponsors of Hockey Club Melbourne 2025. We really appreciate their support and it is crucial to keep both teams performing at their best!
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