Your 2025 match day itinerary

The nib Newcastle Knights return home for a special Friday night clash against the Parramatta Eels.

This Round we'll be celebrating a true great for the red and blue with Dane Gagai set to notch an incredible 300 games in the NRL.

We've broken everything down ahead of this Friday night clash so you can enjoy your gameday.

Newcastle Knights v Parramatta Eels

Date: Friday 16 May, 2025

Gates open: 3:15pm

NSW Cup kick-off: 3:30pm

NRL kick-off: 6:00pm

Tickets: Purchase here

Membership: Play your part

Merchandise: Show your colours

Match Day Sponsor: Red Energy

50/50 Charity Partner: Breast Cancer Network Australia

Dane Gagai 300 Milestone Tee

The limited-edition Dane Gagai 300 Milestone Tee celebrates a true competitor of the red and blue.

This exclusive tee features a bold graphic of Dane in action and is a must-have collector’s item.

Own your own piece of history for $45, while stocks last. Don’t forget members receive 10% off! Purchase yours now in-store or visit shop.newcastleknights.com.au

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.

Also sit back and enjoy some of Dane Gagai's best moment as we celebrate his 300th game.

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.

Knights Youth Co. 2025 Pin Collection

Collect the third limited-edition Knights Youth Co. 2025 collectible Cheer! Cheer! PIN this Friday!

A special sparkly tribute to our Dance Squad. Show your Knights Youth Co. membership card or your Junior membership card at the Knights Youth Co. Tent located in the Fan Zone to collect your pin. But HURRY! Limited stock available so be quick!

Download your very own Youth Co. Collectible Checklist here to see what collectibles are coming up next!

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!

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
Take your photo at the Red Energy Photo Booth
Get your face painted or collect a ballon animal
Collect your Knights KYC pin from our Membership team
Say hello to the team at McDonald Jones Homes
Deck yourself out in Knights kit at the 'Black Knight' merch van
Enjoy some music with a live DJ
Donate and go into the running to win a prize with the 50/50 charity raffle, with team wearing green around the grounds
Get a special Dane Gagai temporary tattoo

Half-Time

The Dance Squad and Sparkle Squad return for a half-time performance, plus you won't want to miss our Zorb Ball Relay Challenge, brought to you by Red Energy.

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 - Breast Cancer Network Australia

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.