Your 2026 match day itinerary

The nib Newcastle Knights will return to McDonald Jones Stadium this Saturday for a clash with the Parramatta Eels in Round 13.

The two sides will face off in the 3:00pm time-slot, as the Knights return home for the first time since defeating the Rabbitohs in Round 9.

With anticipation building, we've broken down everything you need to know ahead of kick-off to make sure you enjoy your footy:

NRL Round 13 Knights vs Eels

Date:	Saturday, May 30, 2026
Venue:	McDonald Jones Stadium
Gates/Fan Zone Open:	12:30pm
NSW Cup – Knights vs Eels:	12:40pm
NRL – Knights vs Eels:	3:00pm

Key Game Day Info

Theme: N/A

50/50 Charity Partner: Talk2MeBro

Match Day Sponsor: McDonald Jones Homes

Beat the Builder

The McDonald Jones Zorb Challenge is back!

Get your team of four together and Beat the Builder this weekend for your chance to win a $1,000 prize.

All entries will be taken at the McDonald Jones Fanzone outside of the stadium from 10:30am.

The teams selected will be contacted prior to kick off and will have race the entire length of the field in the massive McDonald Jones Zorb tubes at halftime.

So get your crew together and talk tactics as the McDonald Jones team will be hard to beat.

Merchandise

Official Knights merchandise will be available throughout the venue on Game Day, while our official Club Shop will be open from 9am until kick off.

Product title: 2026 Men's Home Jersey
Sale price: 170.00

Official merchandise can also be purchased on our online store.

Ticketing

Tickets for all Knights home games can be purchased online by clicking here.

A limited amount of tickets will also be available at the Box Office on Game Day.

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

Membership

With new signings, returning stars, and the rivalries that define the game, membership puts you at the heart of every unforgettable moment in 2026.

Full season and partial season memberships on sale now.

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

Knights Youth Co. 2026 Pin Collection

Your next collectible has landed. The “Cheer Girl” pin is bringing the sparkle squad energy to the Knights Youth Co. Tent this Saturday 30 May.

Show your Youth Co. or Junior Membership card at the Fan Zone tent to grab yours before they’re gone.

Download the printable Youth Co. Collectible Checklist for this season’s collectibles 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.

Get ready for the footy at Wests!

Before kick-off, 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 10-minute stroll from the stadium, Wests is the ideal pre-game experience all season long.

Not a member? No worries.

Social membership is free and ensures seamless club entry pre and post game or upgrade to Full Membership for just $10 and start saving instantly with access to member only offers like Happy Hours and Savvy Savers.

Pre-Game

Prior to NRL kick-off, our NSW Cup side is in action, taking on the Eels.

Be there early to watch, with the action kicking off at 12:40pm.

Fan Zone

There will be plenty happening in the Fan Zone outside of the stadium prior to kick-off.

Get in early with the whole family, with plenty on offer for everyone:

NRLW Signing Session (1:15pm - 2:45pm)
McDonald Jones Homes activation
Giant Games
Red Energy Jumping Castle
Face Painting
HCMG Display Car
NEWFM Live Broadcast
Talk2MeBro Activation

Venue

McDonald Jones Stadium, 294 Turton Rd, Broadmeadow NSW 2292

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.

Purchase raffle tickets before the game online or get yours on game day to show your support.

This week's Charity Partner - Talk2MeBro

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 2026 season.

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 2026.

Find out more and download the timetable here.

Parking

NRL 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.