Melbourne Cobras Match Day Information – Sunday 8th November, 2026

The Melbourne Cobras are set to do battle with Adelaide Fire on Sunday 8th November at the Bendigo Regional Hockey Centre. With the generous support of City of Greater Bendigo and Hockey Central Vic, we are delighted to be playing Hockey One matches in Bendigo! 

Gates Open & Match Times 

12.00pm: Gates open  

1.00pm: Melbourne Cobras v Adelaide Fire Women  

2.45pm: Melbourne Cobras v Adelaide Fire Men  

Venue Entry  

There will be single entry point in operation, with all patrons required to enter through Ashley Street Gates. There will be an entry precinct set up with food trucks, merchandise and ticket scanning all in one location.  

Car Parking 

Public parking is available on the streets surrounding the Bendigo Regional Hockey Complex. Please be respectful of the local residents and ensure you do not park over any driveways or on nature strips or you risk fines or your vehicle being towed.  

There is limited overflow parking accessible off Ashely Street. The area is fenced off and there will be traffic marshals in place to maximise the cars parked in this space. 

If you park on Robshaw Street or Wattle Street, you will need to walk around to enter at Ashely Street.  

There is strictly no public parking on the reserve closest to Robshaw street for the Futures matches or Hockey One matches.  

Amenities 

There will be several marquees in place for spectator use, with some bar tables and stools in them.  

Plastic chairs will be stations on the tiered grass section at the entry end of the venue and patrons are welcome to bring their own chairs. 

Spectator bathrooms are stationed either side of the broadcast tower. 

A bar will be operating on the left-hand side of pitch 1 and food trucks will be open throughout the day near the entry.   

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 the venue, so you can buy online on arrival. 

Buy Tickets – https://www.intix.com.au/event/melbourne-cobras-vs-adel-fire

General Admission  

A general admission ticket covers a single match day. Only General Admission access is available for the Round 5 Bendigo Match Day.  

Families (2 adults & 2 juniors) - $50 

Adults (18 & over) - $20 

Concession - $15 

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.  

Kids under 12 must still have a ticket to be scanned into the venue, please pre-purchase this $0 ticket online prior to entry. 

Legacy and Venom Membership Holders 

All Legacy and Venom Membership Holders have General Admission access to the Bendigo Home Game. Members can use their usual season barcode or match day ticket to access the game.  

Please check your INTIX APP to ensure you can access your ticket prior to arriving at the game. 

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 in the marquee as you enter the facility.  

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

Important Notes 

BYO of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited and there will be bag checks in place.  

Only service dogs are permitted in the facility, no other pets will be permitted entry. 

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 Corbas 

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!