Melbourne Cobras Match Day Information – Sunday, 11 October 2026

The Melbourne Cobras will make their One Active Hockey One Leage debut on Sunday, 11 October at the State Hockey Centre in Parkville. Both the Men’s & Women’s teams open their season against NSW Pride. Here is all the important match day information you need! 

Gates Open & Match Times

• 1.30pm: Gates open 
• 2.30pm: Women’s match 
• 4.15pm: Men’s match 

Venue Entry 

Please use Entry A, as shown 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. 

The entry at the rear of the venue, near the zoo and tram stop, will be closed on Sunday. You will not be able to enter there. Entry A is still easy to reach from the tram stop and the Zoo car parks.

Patrons with Accessibility Requirements

With Entry A in use, patrons with accessibility requirements should also use Entry A. An elevator is located just inside the doors to take you 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 busy at the State Hockey Centre. 

Where you can, please use public transport. 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 quite busy on Sunday. If you cannot get a parking spot at the venue, we recommend using the zoo car parking (off Elliott Avenue). Please ensure that you check all parking signs in place as most zoo car parks are paid parking.

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, but there is also plenty going on to keep you entertained!

The Cobras will be joined by Studio J Dance performing traditional Bollywood & Bhangra dance performances. We will also be joined by Bhangra Roots, a local community organisation, who will perform spirited Punjabi folk dances. DJ Everest will be playing music throughout the day, along with Kilmore Toyota bringing down some cars for patrons to check out.

Kids 12 & Under FREE

Kids 12 and under receive free entry to all Hockey One home matches at the State Hockey Centre when accompanied by an adult ticket holder. The free ticket still needs to be claimed through INTIX before you arrive. We want as many kids as possible supporting the Cobras, 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/melbourne-cobras-vs-nsw-pride- 

Grandstand Seating

Single match grandstand seating are now on sale, but seats are limited so purchase online in advance. Select available grandstand seats when purchasing. 

• Adults (18 & Over) - $30
• Juniors (17 & Under) - $20

*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 

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, a merchandise trailer, two food trucks, a bar and a fun zone will also be set up. 

• Families (2 adults & 2 juniors) - $50
• Adults (18 & over) - $20
• Concession - $20
• Juniors (13-17 years old) - $10
• 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 inside Entry A. 

Legacy and Venom Membership Holders

If you have purchased a Legacy or Venom membership for the season, your match day tickets will be available in the INTIX app.

Please read the steps below so entry on match day is as smooth as possible.

How to Access Your Tickets and Season Pass Barcode

After completing your Legacy or Venom membership purchase, you should have received a confirmation email from INTIX. That email includes:

• Instructions for finding your digital tickets for individual home games. These can be forwarded or transferred if you cannot attend a match.
• Your unique season ticket barcode, which grants access to all Melbourne Cobras home games for the season.
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Steps to Find Your Tickets and Barcode

1. Check Your Email: Search your inbox (and spam/junk folder) for an email from INTIX with the subject line referencing "2026 Melbourne Cobras Season Tickets"

2. Log into INTIX: Use the link provided in the email to access your INTIX account, where your digital tickets and season ticket barcode are stored.

3. Remember your Login: We recommend saving your login details for quick and easy access at the gate. 

Tips for Game Day

• Arrive Early: Gates open 60 minutes before the game. Arrive early to avoid delays and enjoy pre-game activities.
• 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.
• Check Game Schedules: Visit the Melbourne Cobras website www.melbournecobras.com or follow our social media (@melbournecobrash1 on social media) for the latest game schedules, venues and any updates.
• Contact Support: If you can’t locate your confirmation email or have issues accessing your tickets/barcode, please contact our membership team at info@melbournecobras.com as soon as possible.

Merchandise Sales

We are delighted to have a new uniform and merchandise supplier, with New Balance coming on board for 2026.

There will be Melbourne Cobras merchandise on sale at all match days. There will be a merchandise trailer on the Zoo side of the venue, so be sure to head over and check it out. 

You can also purchase all your Cobras merch online by clicking here.

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. 

Melbourne Cobras Team Lists

To check out the Melbourne Cobras teams for 2026, their player sponsors and all the recent Cobras news, please head to the Melbourne Cobras 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.

Follow Melbourne Cobras on Socials

Instagram: @melbournecobrash1

Facebook: Melbourne Cobras

Sponsor Acknowledgement

A huge thank you to all of the 2026 Melbourne Cobras sponsors. We greatly appreciate their support and it is crucial to allow both teams to perform at their best!