Your 2024 match day itinerary /

The nib Newcastle Knights NRLW side are back chasing an historic three-peat in 2024.

The squad will kick off the NRLW season with a blockbuster clash against the Sydney Roosters at McDonald Jones Stadium on Thursday night.

We've broken down everything you need to know ahead of kick-off to make sure you enjoy the game.

Tickets: Purchase here

Membership: Play your part

Merchandise: Show your colours

50/50 Charity Partner: Oz Harvest

NRLW Jersey Available Now

Get your hands on a 2024 NRLW Knights Jersey to support your back-to-back premiership winning team. Mens, ladies and youth sizes available.

Don’t forget, Knights Members receive 10% off all Official Classic merchandise when you show your Members Card or enter your member discount code online.

Shop online at shop.newcastleknights.com.au or drop into the Knights Club Shop before kick-off, stadium merch outlet on game days or stop by the new Black Knight Merch Van in the Fan Zone.

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

Not a member? No worries, JOIN TODAY! Social membership is FREE and ensures seamless club entry pre and post-game. Alternatively, you can upgrade to a Full Membership for just $10 and start saving instantly with access to member only offers like $5 Happy Hours and Mid-Week $14.90 meals.

Pre-Game

Prior to NRLW kick-off, we'll have plenty of pre-game hype with player interviews and match-ups.

Fan Zone 

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

See some of our activations below:

• Deck yourself out in Knights kit at the all new BLACK KNIGHT merchandise van, thanks to Classic Sportswear
• Get your face painted or grab your balloon animal or twister ahead of the game
• Snap a picture in front of the large glowing KNIGHTS letter lights
• Have some fun on the Red Energy jumping castle and visit the Red Energy Tesla
• Have some fun playing the life-size games such as our Knights Guess Who 
• Enjoy some pre-game tunes with our live DJ
• Visit the team at McDonald Jones Homes and Thiess
• Check out some of the Hunter City Motor Group cars
• Grab some cool Knights perks and sign up to become a Knights Youth. Co member for FREE
• Show your support and donate to our 50/50 Charity sellers wearing green with donations going to OzHarvest

Knights Youth Co. 2024 Pin Collection

Collect the third collectible pin "Novo" the Knight of the 2024 collection!

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 or player poster. But HURRY! Limited stock available so be quick!

If you want to know what other awesome things are coming up, you can download your very own Youth Co. Collectible Checklist here. It's like a secret map that shows you all the cool stuff you can collect!

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!

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 - OzHarvest

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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 2024 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.

Transport NSW on transport services and more information on COVID-19 travel advice.

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.

To watch

The NRL game will be shown live on Nine, Nine Now, Fox League and Kayo Sports.