Round 12: Vixens vs Thunderbirds

Round 12 is Everyone Belongs Round! Here’s everything you need to know, thanks to our match day partner BMD.

Everyone Belongs Round is a celebration of the diversity of our netball community, because no matter your background, ability, or how you identify, everyone belongs in netball. Join us as we showcase and celebrate netball’s commitment to leading the way as a welcoming and inclusive sport for all.

MATCH DETAILS

Melbourne Vixens vs Adelaide Thunderbirds
John Cain Arena | Wurundjeri Country
Sunday 29 June
Doors open – 12.30pm
Match starts – 2pm

WHAT’S ON

• Heaps of fun free activities on the concourse pre-match
• Meet the team post-match with a member-exclusive player signing in the Southern Concourse
• Kids can bust a move with our DJ, get their face painted or take a snap with Foxy
• Grab your Vixens merchandise, available for sale at all home games
• Collect your free Em Mannix and Tara Watson collectable player cards this week from the Den

TICKETS

Tickets can be purchased via Ticketek. If you have any ticketing issues, please visit the Ticket Box Office to the right of Gate 6.

SENSORY ROOM

Our Ingles Family Sensory Room is the world's first KultureCity-certified sensory inclusive space for netball - proudly launched by Netball Victoria and available at every Melbourne Vixens home game - and John Cain Arena has now partnered with KultureCity to accommodate guests with sensory needs at every event.

Please visit the Information Desk at Gate 7 if you would like to access the room. Additionally, the Information Desk can provide Sensory Bags including fidget tools, noise-cancelling headphones, and other resources.

Find out more information about sensory inclusion at John Cain Arena.

MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE PLAYER SIGNING

Line up in the Southern Concourse post match for player signing! Strictly one item to be signed per person, no shoes. The signing session is open to Melbourne Vixens members only. You need to show your membership card to gain entry.

MEMBERSHIP

Full Court Reserved and Cheer Squad members - your 2024 Reserved Seat details are printed on your 2024 membership card. For ALL 2024 Vixens home matches, you simply just need to scan your membership card at John Cain Arena to access the venue and to sit in your own Reserved Seat.

Flexi, Flexi Plus and Beyond the Court Plus members, make sure you head to Ticketek to redeem your tickets!

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE BAR

Members will have exclusive access to enter the Western Lounge pre-match. Enter via Door 1. Doors will open at 12.30pm and all you have to do is show your membership card to gain entry.

WATCH

Every Melbourne Vixens match is live and on demand via Kayo Sports, BINGE and Foxtel.

Sign up and watch via Kayo Sports.

International viewers can watch via Netball Pass.

Sign up and watch via Netball Pass.

GETTING THERE

Whether it be by car, public transport, taxi or rideshare, there are several transport options for your journey to John Cain Arena.

Public transport is a great way to get to and from John Cain Arena. Train, trams and buses operate frequently, dropping you right at the door. For more information, including timetables, fares and maps, contact 1800 800 007 or visit the Public Transport Victoria website.

TRAM - Yarra Trams operates tram services to John Cain Arena:

Catch Tram 70 (Wattle Park) from Flinders Street and Richmond Stations and stop at John Cain Arena (Stop 7C)

Catch Tram 48 (North Balwyn) or Tram 75 (Vermont South) and stop at the MCG on Wellington Parade, which is a short walk to John Cain Arena.

TRAIN - Metro Trains operates rail services to John Cain Arena:

Catch the train to Flinders Street Station and then enjoy a short walk via the William Barak footbridge to John Cain Arena.

OR

Catch the train to Richmond Station and then enjoy a short walk along Olympic Boulevard to John Cain Arena.

CAR - Parking at the venue can be booked by visiting the John Cain Arena website. Event Parking is $20 (pre-booked) and is very limited.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING - can be booked through Ticketek's special needs hotline 03 9286 1208. All accessible parking will be charged at the time of booking.

ALTERNATIVE PARKING OPTIONS - are available at Yarra Park/MCG (operated by Melbourne Cricket Club) or Melbourne CBD carparks, which are within 10 minutes' walk of John Cain Arena.