Get along to support the HC Melbourne Men’s & Women’s teams in the One Active Hockey One Finals Series this weekend! This year’s finals series will take place at the State Netball Hockey Centre in Parkville on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November. It is an action-packed weekend, with the top four men’s and women’s teams playing in semi-finals on Saturday and then Medal matches on Sunday.
Saturday Schedule
Match times are locked in for Saturday now, with the HC Melbourne teams playing in back-to-back matches on Saturday afternoon.
- 11.00am – Women’s Semi-Final 1 – NSW Pride v Perth Thundersticks
- 12.45pm – Men’s Semi-Final 1 – Brisbane Blaze v Tassie Tigers
- 2.30pm – Women’s Semi-Final 2 – Adelaide Fire v HC Melbourne
- 4.45pm – Men’s Semi-Final 2 – NSW Pride v HC Melbourne
Sunday Schedule
- 11.30am – Women’s Bronze Medal Match
- 1.15pm – Men’s Bronze Medal Match
- 3.45pm –Women’s Gold Medal Match
- 5.45pm – Men’s Gold Medal Match
Venue Entry
We will be utilising Entry A as indicated on the map below.
When you arrive, head up to Level 1 where bag checks will be conducted before proceeding to either ticket sales or ticket scanning.
Please note that you will not be able to access the venue for Hockey One through Entry B (which is the one near the big round about) or through the Entry around the back near the Zoo/Tram stop.
Patrons with Accessibility Requirements
There is an elevator just inside the doors to get up to level 1 for ticket scanning and sales at Entry A. It is recommended that you purchase Grandstand seating or tickets to utilise the accessible platformas these locations are most suitable for patrons with accessibility requirements. General Admission ticket holders will need to use stairs to access the GA area of the venue.
Getting to the Venue
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.
Car Parking
The SNHC car park is expected to be quite busy across the finals weekend. If you cannot get a parking spot at the venue, we recommend using the zoo car parking (off Elliott Avenue).There is five hour parking available at the Zoo for a small fee.
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.
Kids 12 & Under FREE
Kids 12 & Underget free entry to both days of the Hockey One Finals!
We want to see as many kids as possible at the venue supporting all the 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 purchase an 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 – Hockey One Finals Tickets.
Grandstand Seating
You can purchase a Series Pass online, which will provide you with reserved Grandstand seating on both Saturday and Sunday.
There will be a very limited number of single-day grandstand seats available for purchase at the venue each day. These can only be purchased at the ticket sales desk.
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.
*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.
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.
There will also be a marquee with Hockey Australia merchandise on sale, with a range of Kookaburras and Hockeyroos apparel.
Entertainment & Activities
Not only will you get to witnessfour awesome hockey matches a day, but there is also plenty going on to keep you entertained!
Important Notes
BYO of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited at State Hockey Centre and there will be bag checks in place.
The venue will permitpatrons 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.
Broadcast Information
If you cannot make it along on match day, be sure to tune in live and free on 7Plus.
HC Melbourne 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!
How the Finals Series Work
