Melbourne Cobras vs Hockey Club Melbourne Match Day Information
Published Tue 20 Oct 2026
Gates Open & Match Times
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2.30pm: Gates open
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3.30pm: Women’s match
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5.15pm: Men’s match
Venue Entry
Please use Entry A. 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.
Getting to the Venue
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
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.
Entertainment & Activities
The Cobras will be joined by Studio J Dance performing traditional Bollywood & Bhangra dance performances. We will also be joined by Bhangra Roots, who will perform spirited Punjabi folk dances. DJ Everest will be playing music throughout the day.
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. Children under 12 must still claim the free ticket through INTIX before you arrive to be scanned on entry. 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 for purchasing tickets.
Grandstand Seating
Single match grandstand seating are now on sale, but seats are limited so please purchase online in advance. Select an available grandstand seat when purchasing.
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Adults (18+) - $30
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Juniors (17 & Under) - $20
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.
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Families (2 adults & 2 juniors) - $50
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Adults (18+) - $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*
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 at Entry A.
Legacy and Venom Membership Holders
If you have purchased a Cobras membership, your match day tickets will be available in the INTIX app.
How to Access Your Tickets and Season Pass Barcode
After completing your membership purchase, you should receive a confirmation email from INTIX. That email includes:
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Instructions for finding your digital tickets for individual home games. These can be forwarded or transferred if you cannot attend a match.
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Your unique season ticket barcode, which grants access to all Melbourne Cobras home games for the season.
Steps to Find Your Tickets and Barcode
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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".
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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.
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Remember your Login: We recommend saving your login details for quick and easy access at the gate.
Need 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.
HC Melbourne Members – Round 3 Away Game
Round 3 is a HC Melbourne away game.
The following memberships include entry as part of the package:
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2026 Gold Membership & Derby Add-On (Adult/Concession/Junior/Family)
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2026 Derby Add-On (Adult/Concession/Junior/Family)
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Gold Membership & Derby Add-On – Membership Mania Buy 1 Get 1 Free
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Gold Membership & Derby Add-On (Membership Mania Family)
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Gold Membership & Derby Add-On (Membership Mania Junior JCC)
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Gold Membership & Derby Add-On (HCM Futures)
Important:
Please check your INTIX app before arriving to confirm you have the correct access.
Seating for eligible members:
Members with a Derby Add-On will have access to the Away Bay seating in Bay 1 & Bay 2 (excluding any marked seats).
Please show your HC Melbourne & Derby Add-On season ticket to the ushers for access to this area.
If you do not hold one of the memberships listed above, you will need to purchase a ticket to attend this match.
If you have any questions regarding your Melbourne Derby access, please contact info@hcmelbourne.com
Merchandise Sales
There will be both HC Melbourne and Melbourne Cobras New Balance merchandise on sale at all match days.
You can also purchase all your 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.
Fold up chairs allowed for use on astro turf and grassed areas only.
HC Melbourne and Melbourne Cobras Team Lists
Check our socials for news as it happens.
Broadcast Information
If you cannot make it along on match day, be sure to tune in live and free on 7Plus.
Follow HC Melbourne and Melbourne Cobras on Socials
Instagram:
@hcmelbourneh1
@melbournecobrash1
Facebook:
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Melbourne Cobras
Sponsor Acknowledgement
This fixture is proudly brought to you by Melbourne Cobras Official Match Day Sponsors, MODE Design, Gunpowder Social, and The Shop For Shops.
Thank you to all our 2026 Melbourne Cobras & HC Melbourne sponsors.
