Join us at HC Melbourne's second home game this Friday 6 November
Published Tue 03 Nov 2026
Friday night hockey is back, and it's set to be a blockbuster as HC Melbourne takes on the Tassie Tigers on Friday 6 November at the State Netball Hockey Centre! The men's clash is a Grand Final rematch, while the HCM Women will be keen to secure another one in their quest to qualify for the Finals.
To make the night even bigger, 1,000 spectators will receive a free HC Melbourne headband, and every attendee will go into the draw to win a complimentary one-night hotel at the Oakwood Hotel in Southbank thanks to our partners Gray Dawes Travel. Don't miss your chance to be part of one of the biggest nights of the Hockey One season!
Gates Open & Match Times
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5.30pm: Gates open
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6.30pm: HC Melbourne v Tassie Tigers Men
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8.15pm: HC Melbourne v Tassie Tigers Women
Venue Entry
On Friday night all Hockey One patrons will be required to enter the venue through Entry A.
Note that there is also a gymnastics event at the venue on Friday night, so this entry point may be a bit busier than usual as we will be sharing that event. You cannot enter through any of the other entries.
Patrons with Accessibility Requirements
Patrons that require access to the accessible platform in the Grandstand will be required to pre-purchase their tickets online. There is an elevator on the left hand side at Entry A to get up to Level 1 which ticket scanning is.
Getting to the Venue
With a gymnastics event and theHockey One matches on the same night, we expect that the car park will be busy at the State Hockey Centre.
Where you can, please use public transport to get to the venue. The 58 tram stops at the back of the venue. You can also get off the Upfield line at Royal Park station and take a short walk around the zoo to the State Hockey Centre.
Car Parking
The SNHC car park is expected to be busyon Friday night.We strongly recommend that you utilise the car park at the Zoo.
From5pm onwards, parking is free of charge at the Zoo and it is only a short walk around to Entry A.
Entertainment & Activities
Not only will you get to witnessfour awesome hockey matches, but there is also plenty going on to keep you entertained!
Free HCM Headbands
We are giving away 1000 black HCM headbands on the night, so be sure to arrive early and grab a headband as you enter!
Fun Zone
The fun zone on the Zoo side of the venue will have a range of great games set up, from badminton, totem tennis, spike ball, cornhole and giant Jenga. Be sure to go an check it out in the breaks.
Half-Time Activations
The New Balance Half time hustle will be back, with two lucky participants battling it out on pitch for a $100 New Balance Voucher!
Lucky Prize Draw thanks to Gray Dawes Travel
Thanks to our partners at Gray Dawes Travel, everybody who attends the matches on Friday 6th November goes into the draw to win a one night stay at the Oakwood Hotel in Southbank, as well as complimentary buffet breakfast for 2. The prize winner will be announced on the night!
Kids 12 & Under FREE
Kids 12 and under receive free General Admission entry to all Hockey One home matches at the State Hockey Centre when accompanied by an adult ticket holder. The free GA Child ticket still needs to be claimed through INTIX before you arrive.
We want as many kids as possible supportingHCM, so claim your free ticket online before match day.
Free 12-and-under tickets are general admission only.If a child wants to sit in the grandstand, an appropriate grandstand ticket must be purchased.
Pre-purchasing Tickets
Please pre-purchase tickets online before you head to the venue. QR codes will also be displayed outside Entry A, so you can buy online on arrival.
Buy Tickets – https://www.intix.com.au/event/hcm-vs-tigers
Grandstand Seating
Remaining grandstand seating is now available to be purchased through INTIX. Pre-purchasing a grandstand seat gives you priority access to an allocated reserve seat for the match day.
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Grandstand Seat Adult (18 & Over) $30 per seat
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Grandstand Seat Junior (17 & Under) $20 per seat
*Note that the free junior tickets for kids 12 & under do not grant access to the grandstand. If you have a 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
A general admission ticket covers a single match day and allows you to watch from either end of the pitch or the zoo side of the venue.
This area was upgraded last year and is now covered in astroturf, with six large umbrellas installed. Marquees, two food trucks, a bar and a fun zone will also be set up.
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Families (2 adults & 2 juniors) - $50
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Adults (18 & over) - $20
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Concession - $15
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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.
Kids under 12 must still have a ticket to be scanned into the venue, please pre-purchase this $0 ticket online prior to entry.
Upgrading to Grandstand Seating
If you have already purchased a General Admission ticket and want to upgrade to an unreserved seat in the Grandstand, you will be able to do so at the ticket sales and troubleshooting desk at Entry A.
HC Melbourne Gold Members
All Gold Members will have access to their allocated reserved seating for the Round 5 Home Game. Please check your INTIX APP to ensure you can access your ticket prior to arriving at the game.
Tips for Game Day
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Arrive Early: Gates open 60 minutes before the game. Arrive early to avoid delays.
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Ensure you’re familiar with the INTIX App: Present your season ticket barcode at the venue entrance for scanning. Individual game tickets may also be used if you prefer.
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Check Game Schedules: Visit the HC Melbourne website www.hcmelbourne.com or follow our social media (@hcmelbourneh1 on social media) for the latest game schedules, venues and any updates.
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Contact Support: If you can’tlocate your confirmation email or have issues accessing your tickets/barcode, please contact our membership team at info@hcmelbourne.com as soon as possible.
Merchandise Sales
We are delighted to have New Balance on board for the 2026 season as our uniform and merchandise supplier.
There will be both HC Melbourne andMelbourne Cobras merchandise on sale at all match days. The merchandise will be for sale in the grandstand breezeway, just outside the glass doors from the café area. All ticket holders can access that area.
You can also purchase all your HCM merch online using the following links:
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 in the General Admission areas. 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 2026, their player sponsors and all the recentnews, please head to their respective websites:
Broadcast Information
If you cannot make it along on match day, be sure to tune in live and free on 7Plus.
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Sponsor Acknowledgement
A huge thank you to all of the 2026 Hockey Club Melbourne sponsors. We greatly appreciate their support and it is crucial to allow both teams to perform their best!
