Everything you need to know about HC Melbourne's final Home Game
Published Wed 29 Oct 2025
HC Melbourne are back at the State Netball Hockey Centre this Saturday 15th November. Both the Men’s & Women’s teams have crucial clashes against the Canberra Chill. Win and they are both locked in to play in the finals in Melbourne on 29th and 30th November. Be sure to get out to Parkville to cheer the teams on this Saturday evening!
Gates Open & Match Times
- 5.15pm: Gates open
- 6.30pm: Women’s match
- 8.15pm: Men’s match
Venue Entry – *CHANGE IN ARRANGEMENTS*
There will be a change to the entry for Hockey One patrons attending this Saturday 15th November.
We will be utilising Entry A as indicated on the map below. When you arrive, bag checks will be conducted and then you will procced up the stairs/elevator for ticket scanning and sales on Level 1.
Please note that the entry around the back near the Zoo/Tram stop will be closed this Saturday and you will not be able to enter the venue there. Entry A is still easily accessible from the Tram stop as well as the Zoo car parks.
Patrons with Accessibility Requirements
Now that Entry A is in use, all patrons with accessibility requirements should utilise Entry A. There is an elevator just inside the doors to get up to level 1 for ticket scanning and sales.
Getting to the Venue
With other events at the venue, we expect that the car park will again be very busyat the State Hockey Centre.
Wherever possible we encourage you to 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. Both of these stops are very close to the entrance we will be using this Friday night.
Car Parking
The SNHC car park is expected to be quite busy again this Saturday with Indoor Hockey, Netball and some other activities also taking place. If you cannot get a parking spot at the venue, we recommend using the zoo car parking (off Elliott Avenue). The Zoo closes at 5.00pm and parking is free from that time onwards.
It is a short walk from all the Zoo parking, alongside the tram tracks, to get to the Hockey One entrance at Entry A. The map below outlines alternate parking options.
Entertainment & Activities
Not only will you get to witness two awesome hockey matches, there is plenty going on to keep you entertained!
Kids 12 & Under FREE
Kids 12 & Under get free entry to all HC Melbourne home matches at the State Netball Hockey Centre, with an adult ticket holder.
We want to see as many kids as possible at the venue supporting our teams, so head to INTIX to claim your fee ticket!
Please note, the free 12 & Under tickets will be general admission only. If you wish to sit in the grandstand you will need to purchasean appropriate ticket to do so.
Pre-purchasing Tickets
Tickets should be pre-purchased online before heading to the venue.Alternatively, there will be QR codes on display outside the venue entry that you can scan and purchase your tickets online.
To purchase tickets please use the following link - HC Melbourne v Canberra Chill Tickets.
Grandstand Seating
Single match grandstand seating is now available, but seats are limited so we recommend purchasing online in advance. Please click hereand then select available seats in thegrandstand to purchase. Pricing is as follows:
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Adults (18 & Over) - $30.00
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Juniors (17 & Under) - $20.00
*Note that the free junior tickets for kids 12 & under do not grant access to the grandstand. If you have child that is 12 years old or younger and they wish to sit in the grandstand, they must buy a junior grandstand ticket to do so.*
General Admission Tickets
These are tickets to a single match day and permit you to watch from either end of the pitch or the Zoo side of the venue.
The Zoo side of the venue has undergone significant upgrades since last season, and will provide patrons with an elevated experience. The area has now been covered in astro-turf and had six large umbrellas installed. In addition there will be marquees, two food trucks, a bar, and a fun zone set up.
Click hereto purchase General Admission tickets to the Round 6 Clash between HC Melbourne & Canberra Chill
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Families (2 adults & 2 juniors) - $50.00
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Adults (18 & over) - $20.00
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Concession - $20
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Juniors (13-17 years old) - $10
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Kids (12 years and under) – FREE (with an adult ticket holder)
*FREE Junior ticketing for kids 12 & under is only available in the General Admission Area.You must still go online and claim your free ticket through the link below to be granted access to the venue.
Upgrading to Grandstand Seating
If you have already purchased a General Admission ticket and want to upgrade to get a reserved seat in the Grandstand, you will be able to do so at the ticket sales and trouble shooting desk insideEntry A.
Merchandise Sales
There will be an awesome range of merchandise on sale at the venue on match days, thanks to our uniform supplier GAME. For this match day, the merchandise will be available just inside Entry A immediately after your tickets have been scanned.
Important Notes
BYO of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited at State Hockey Centre and there will be bag checks in place.
The venue will permit patrons to bring fold-up chairs in for use by General Admission patrons. They cannot be set up on the tiered concrete areas right near the pitch perimeter fencing though – they can be used on the grass hill at the city end or on the astro turf on the Zoo side, but your view may be blocked by patrons standing in this area. You are more welcome to bring in a seat cushion or blanket if you plan on sitting on the tiered concrete.
HC Melbourne Team Lists
To check out the HC Melbourne Teams for 2025, their player sponsors and all the recent HCM news, please head to the HC Melbourne website by clicking here.
Broadcast Information
If you cannot make it along on match day, be sure to tune in live and free on 7Plus.
Sponsor Acknowledgement
A huge thank you to all of the 2025 Hockey Club Melbourne sponsors. We greatly appreciate their support and it is crucial to allow both teams to perform at their best!
