Your 2025 match day itinerary

The nib Newcastle Knights return to McDonald Jones Stadium for a mammoth double-header against the Warriors this Sunday.

For the very first time, both squads will wear the orange hi-vis jumpers to mark another huge Voice for Mining Family Day.

We've provided all you need to know ahead of gameday so you can enjoy your Sunday afternoon football.

Newcastle Knights v Warriors

Date: Sunday 20 July, 2025

Gates open: 2:30pm

NRL kick-off: 4:05pm

NRLW kick-off: 6:15pm

Tickets: Purchase here

Membership: Play your part

Merchandise: Show your colours

Match Day Sponsor: NSW Mining

50/50 Charity Partner: Westpac Rescue Helicopter

Get behind your Knights for the run-home

The Knights are heading into the run-home for the 2025 season and will need all of your unwavering and passionate support to make a charge towards September football.

With crucial home games set to rock McDonald Jones Stadium, you can secure your seat today with a number of Membership options to suit your needs.

Plus, with exciting double-headers here with the NRLW squad, supporters of the red and blue will be set for some action-packed moments at the home of the Knights.

See the membership options here.

Pre-Game

Enjoy the pre-game hype out the front of the stadium in the Fan Zone or the pre-match entertainment including club content, player interviews and mini leagues.

The Westpac Helicopter will also fly over the stadium.

You can also swing by Wests New Lambton to soak in the pre-game buzz alongside your fellow Knights supporters and support the club that supports the Knights!

Just a short 5-minute stroll from the stadium, Wests is the ideal pre-game experience all season long.

Fan Zone

The Fan Zone is back for 2025 with plenty of activations for members and supporters to enjoy pre kick-off.

Have some fun on the Red Energy Jumping Castle
Get your face painted or collect a balloon animal
Collect your Knights KYC pin and a limited-edition NRL or NRLW Poster from our Membership team
Book your next holiday with the team at Reflections Holidays
Say hello to the team at McDonald Jones Homes
Deck yourself out in Knights kit at the 'Black Knight' merch van
Donate and go into the running to win a prize with the 50/50 charity raffle, with team wearing green around the grounds
Enjoy some tunes with a live DJ
Learn all about mining and the different organisations and people working in the industry in our region

Knights Youth Co. 2025 Pin Collection – Mining Jersey

This Sunday – Uncover the next exclusive pin!

In honour of our Mining Jersey and to pay respect to the workers and communities powering our region, this week’s limited-edition Youth Co. pin proudly reflects the strength of the Hunter’s mining heritage and celebrates the first year that both the NRL and NRLW squads will run onto the field in the jersey.

Claim yours this Sunday at the Knights Youth Co. Tent in the Fan Zone by showing your Knights Youth Co. or Junior Membership card. Limited stock so don't miss out.

Download the Youth Co. Collectible Checklist here.

Not a member? The Knights Youth Co. Membership is completely FREE* and is a special pass to a whole lot of fun, goodies, merch, pop-ups, perks and activities across the season.

Join now!

Half-Time

We'll have the Power Kick, presented by NSW Mining, along with a T-Shirt Launcher.

Venue

McDonald Jones Stadium, 294 Turton Rd, Broadmeadow NSW 2292

Membership Support

The Knights Membership Team are available to assist with any issues on match day. The team are located outside the entrance to the Western grandstand at the Membership Box Office Window.

We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets prior to match day to avoid disappointment and queues.

50-50 Charity Raffle

The 50-50 Charity Raffle is a not-for-profit fundraising product operated by the 50-50 Foundation. It is the Foundation's aim to raise significant funds for charities and good causes by partnering with sporting clubs and teams, event owners and charity partners to host fundraising raffles.

50% of the prize pool raised at each fundraising raffle goes to one lucky ticket holder who is drawn at random during the event. The remaining 50% goes directly towards charitable purposes.

This week's Charity Partner - Westpac Rescue Helicopter

Purchase a ticket

Shuttle

Knights fans will have an easy time getting to Newcastle Knights home games thanks to free, dedicated bus services that will run to McDonald Jones Stadium during the 2025 season.

See timetable here.

Free bus services for Knights fans will run at regular intervals from two hours prior to kick off from selected bus stops along the route. Return services will run for around an hour after full-time. Catch one of the five stadium shuttle services to get to Knights games at McDonald Jones Stadium in 2024.

Parking

Fans driving to the game are encouraged to plan to arrive early as parking on-site and in the area will be in high demand and traffic may be heavier than usual.

Parking on game days is available only for vehicles with a pre-paid parking ticket.

Disabled parking areas have been designated in close proximity to each of the McDonald Jones Stadium accessible entries.

To purchase mobility parking please phone Ticketmaster on 136 100 or visit the Ticketmaster box office at the Stadium.

Train

The closest station to McDonald Jones Stadium is Broadmeadow on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line.

Trains run regularly to Broadmeadow on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line which is within walking distance of McDonald Jones Stadium.

Remember you'll need to use an Opal card or contactless payment method when travelling to and from the game on public transport. Register your details via the Opal website or app ahead of time.

Drop-off zones

If you wish to drop off a patron in the stadium's car park we do have a 10-minute loading zone. This can be accessed by entering either driveway off Turton Road.

Taxi

McDonald Jones Stadium taxi stand is located at Young Road, Broadmeadow. Taxis can be accessed after the event by following the signs to Young Road. For further information please contact Newcastle Taxis on 13 33 00.

Accommodation

Looking for somewhere to stay? Take advantage of accommodation at The Executive; one of the closest hotels to the stadium featuring kids stay free* all year round.

Only a 13-minute walk to the stadium! Call 02 4935 1100 to book or jump online to explore availability.

*T&Cs apply.