G1 | OPALS V CHINA 

Venue: John Cain Arena, Olympic Blvd, Melbourne Park
Doors Open 3PM AEST, Tuesday 7 July
Broadcast: 9Go! Liive & free, 9Network

TICKETS

Tickets for the Opals' two-game series against China are available now via Ticketek. 

KEY TIMES
3:00 PM	Doors Open
3:20 PM	She Hoops Cup: Tip Off
5:30 PM	Opals v China: Broadcast Begins
5:40: PM	Opals v China: Tip Off

John Cain Arena

• Ford Activation (Car Display + Shooting Activation) 
• IAthletic Merch 
• SheHoops Merch 
• Who Inspires You She Hoops Wall
• Leave a message for the Opals 
• Get your face painted Green & Gold to support AUS Opals 
• Measure up against your favourite Opal for a chance to win $500 Courtside Voucher 
• Find & Take a photo with the Opals mascot 

Tram	Route 70	From Flinders Street or Richmond Station. Stops at John Cain Arena — Stop 7C. Runs from around 5am until after midnight.
Train	Walk from the city	Flinders Street, Richmond and Jolimont stations are all a short walk away. Melbourne Park is 10 minutes on foot from the CBD via Birrarung Marr or Tanderrum Bridge.
Bus	Route 246	Stops at the corner of Olympic Boulevard and Punt Road, a short walk to the arena precinct.
Car	Eastern Plaza Car Park	Entrance D, Olympic Boulevard. Pre-book ahead — drive-up spaces aren't guaranteed and bookings close at midnight the night before.

 

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