Your 2025 match day itinerary

The nib Newcastle Knights return home for a Thursday night clash against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles.

This Round is our Community Round as we celebrate some amazing charity partners and organisations in our region.

Both teams will play for the Malcolm Reilly Trophy, a legendary figure of the red and blue.

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

Newcastle Knights v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles

Date: Thursday 5 June

Gates open: 5:00pm

NSW Cup kick-off: 5:20pm

NRL kick-off: 7:50pm

Tickets: Purchase here

Membership: Play your part

Merchandise: Show your colours

Match Day Sponsor: Brydens Lawyers

50/50 Charity Partner: Emma's Warriors

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.

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 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 pre-game tunes with a live DJ
Get your blood pressure checked, thanks to the team at HMRI
Donate and go into the running to win a prize with the 50/50 charity raffle, with team wearing green around the grounds
Collect a limited-edition NRL or NRLW Poster from our Membership team

Kick For A Car

Thanks to Hunter City Motor Group, Kick for a Car is back for half time at this Thursday's game.

One lucky fan will be called from the crowd at half-time for a shot at winning a brand-new 2025 MG3 Core Hatchback.

To enter:

Purchase your ticket for Round 14 – Thursday 5 June 2025
Ensure your phone is on – one fan will be contacted on game day
Be ready to take the field at halftime and kick for the chance to drive away in Australia’s top-selling compact car

Entries close at 10:00am AEST on game day

*T&Cs apply.

Half-Time

We'll have a half-time race between some raring young fans in Hunter Junior Rugby League, plus you won't want to miss our Kick for a Car, thanks to Hunter City Motor Group.

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 - Emma's Warriors

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.