Here’s everything you need to know before you go…

GAME SPECIFICS

Adelaide Oval

Thursday, 31 December 2015

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Adelaide Strikers v Perth Scorchers

Game starts: 2.10pm

Gates open: 2.00pm

Estimated finish: 5.10pm

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Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Sixers

Game starts: 6.40pm

Estimated finish: 9.40pm

TICKETS

Tickets for the New Year's clash are officially SOLD OUT!

SACA Members

SACA Members gain free access to all home games of the Adelaide Strikers.

Please note that Guest passes are SOLD OUT for this game.

Please note: Members (blue card) are entitled to bring their children and grandchildren aged nine and under into the Members enclosure for all matches, free of charge.

STUFF YOU CAN WIN!

WEST END VIP PLATFORM

#ItPaysToBeALocal - The Ultimate Strikers Game Day Experience

Thanks to our Principal Partner West End, we want you to show the Strikers why ‘It Pays To Be A Local’. Striker fans have a chance to win the ultimate game day experience on the West End VIP platform with three of your mates. All you need to do is post a pic on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram of your favourite spot in SA with the hashtag ‘#itpaystobealocal’ and tag us (@strikersbbl).

Winners to be selected for each home game, and there are plenty of spots still up for grabs – so enter now for your chance to win!

Be sure to check out the West End VIP platform on game day, right next to the scoreboard, you won’t be able to miss it!

How good does this West End VIP platform look? Remember there are still 3 games left to get you and 3 mates up here! pic.twitter.com/prIcHhWCnU — Adelaide Strikers (@StrikersBBL) December 16, 2015

WIN A JEEP

Thanks to the Adelaide Strikers’ Major Partner, Jeep, fans will have an opportunity to win a Jeep Renegade of their own!

During the innings break, fans will be encouraged to hold up their ‘4’ and ‘6’ cards, and two people at each home game will be chosen to go in the running to win a Jeep at our last fixture on 13 January against the Hobart Hurricanes. Get to a game for your chance to win.

IN IT TO WIN IT: Hold up your Jeep 4 and 6 cards for a chance at winning a brand new Jeep Renegade!

WIRRA WIRRA WINE BAR AND THE STRIKERS CELLAR

When your Adelaide Strikers hit a SIX it’s great for all fans but now it’s even better.

Thanks to Wirra Wirra, every SIX hit by the Adelaide Strikers at Adelaide Oval, Wirra Wirra will donate six bottles of its famous Church Block into the Strikers Cellar.

For example, 6 sixes equals 36 bottles of Wirra Wirra Church Block into the Strikers Cellar! 4 home games = 4 winners. For your chance to win register here (www.adelaidestrikers.com.au/strikerscellar).

Wirra Wirra benefits don’t stop there – if you’re a SACA Member be sure to visit the Wirra Wirra Wine Bar, Level 2, Sir Edwin Smith Stand for a great selection of Wirra Wirra famous wines and a selection of Lion craft beers. It will be the best viewing in the entire SACA Members area!

U-INSTALL-IT KITCHENS

If you’re in the market for a new Kitchen, there are massive savings available simply by attending a Strikers home game. The Farquhar family have been manufacturing quality cabinets in South Australia for over 35 years.

The companies U-Install-It Kitchens business provides an affordable DIY solution for all cabinetry needs and are happy to extend an exclusive offer to all Strikers fans by simply showing your current game day ticket or Strikers / SACA membership at any one of our five showrooms and receive 20% Off your whole total order across the standard U-Install-it DIY product range (terms and conditions apply).

THIRSTY CAMEL GUIDE TO THE BBL

Planning on coming to one of our games this summer, but not 100% across all the rules of T20 cricket?

Our new Thirsty Camel BBL Rules Guide has everything you need to know about what's happening on the field. Pick one up at Thirsty Camel stores, at the ground on match day, or view it here on our website.

Not sure on all the rules of T20? Check out our BBL Rules Guide thanks to @ThirstyCamelSA. https://t.co/WH2tRvs3LH https://t.co/JlwXePnTaX — Adelaide Strikers (@StrikersBBL) December 16, 2015

Nova 919 – Share your Summer





Pop in and ‘Share your Summer’ with the guys from Nova 919, where you can have a snap and take a classic catch. Just hashtag #Novaissummer + #saweekendsummer for your chance to win $10,000!

FIVEaa Summer Sports Show





Check out the FIVEaa Summer Sports Show as Wayne Phillips and David Wildy broadcast LIVE from the South Plaza from 4pm on Friday in the lead up to the Strikers’ first home game.

ENTERTAINMENT

Adelaide Strikers NYE Post Match Performance

The Adelaide Strikers are well known for hosting the best New Year’s Eve party in town. After the Strikers’ blockbuster match with the Sydney Sixers, fans will be treated to an amazing post-game in the round spectacular! This year’s performance is a celebration of music across the year’s and the iconic artists who have helped define and transform the music industry.

From John Lennon to Madonna and Pink - the biggest songs from the last five decades will be revealed and brought to life on the Adelaide Oval as the Strikers ring in the New Year with a bang.

BUT, the fun starts from 5pm with:

The Golden North Kidszone set up just inside the Victor Richardson gates at the south-east corner of the ground, with plenty of free kids’ activities including a dunk tank (featuring Tim Ludeman) and cricket nets, appearances from Strikers players plus our mascots will also be appearing.

During the game there will be dancers on a stage in the eastern stand and fireworks to entertain throughout the night.

EXTRAVAGANZA: The Strikers post-match entertainment is set to be back bigger and better than ever this year!

GIVEAWAYS

Don’t miss out on your New Year’s Eve special edition flashing sunglasses!

As you approach the gate to enter Adelaide Oval, keep a look out for our staff giving out free stuff! There will be Golden North clapsticks and our new Strikers headwear! The new “How Blue R U” crew will also be roving the venue to help you show your support for the Strikers.

We're gearing up for a big New Year's Eve again #strikeforce! Can't wait to see you at the Oval! 😎 pic.twitter.com/XvAsZFG4O8 — Adelaide Strikers (@StrikersBBL) December 30, 2015

GETTING THERE

Limited parking is available in the northern car park at Adelaide Oval for $18. Or, you could park in the Adelaide CBD, where there are numerous options.

Get all your train and bus information from www.adelaidemetro.com.au

A designated drop-off zone for patrons with a disability will be available on War Memorial Drive. For access inquiries, please call the Adelaide Oval SMA on 8211 1100.

Adelaide Metro is also providing FREE public transport from 6.00pm until 6.00am. Please consider making use of these services, particularly if you are thinking of having a couple of drinks at the game.

The new footbridge over the River Torrens is easily accessible from the Adelaide Train Station and is open throughout the Big Bash.

Please note the footbridge will be closed from 8pm due to the Adelaide City Council fireworks display and will re-open at the conclusion of the match.





Road Closures:

War Memorial Drive will close at 4.00pm and re-open at 11.00pm.

Pennington Terrace will close at 9.30pm and re-open at 11.00pm.

Traffic Marshals will be positioned on Festival Drive for arrival and departure of fans as they move across the roadway.

Drop Off Zones – For patrons with a disability

War Memorial Drive – Located in front of the Tennis Centre

King William Road - just north of the East Car Park entry point

Taxi Zones

Pennington Terrace

King William Road – north of the East Car Park entry point

Montefiore Road

Venue Maps

Please click here for the latest and most up to date venue map. Further details on the event will be made available closer to the date.

GROUND INFORMATION

Capacity is estimated at 53,000. The Southern Stand is split into SACA Members areas, reserved seating areas and unreserved seating areas. The eastern stand has reserved and unreserved sections available. The northern end has reserved and unreserved sections.

Disabled seating is available in the western, eastern and southern stands. There are allocated disabled car parks in the northern car park.

There are four member information booths on match days: Clarrie Grimmett Gate – box office, Southern Plaza – box office, Southern grandstand foyer– Members information booth, Western grandstand – Avenue of Honour , Members information kiosk.

There is a lot more information on conditions of entry including a full list of items you're not allowed to bring into Adelaide Oval on their website here. Restricted items include alcohol, glass bottles and hard eskies.

SOCIAL MEDIA / BIG SCREENS

We're loving our #strikeforce and want to put you all on the big screen at Adelaide Oval! Just upload your photo to your Twitter or Instagram account with #strikeforce or #StrikersBBL and look out for yourself on the big screen!

We'll be out and about taking our own photos of the Strikeforce too - these will go onto our Facebook page. Make sure you tag yourself.

Follow us on Twitter - @StrikersBBL for live score updates throughout the match plus plenty of photos.