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Match Detail & Key Times

Round 1 - Queensland Firebirds vs Adelaide Thunderbirds 

Date: Sunday, 19th March 2023 
Venue: Nissan Arena - 590 Mains Road, Nathan, Queensland
Gates open: 1:30pm
Game time: 3pm

Make sure you get to the game early so you don't miss out on the fun! 

Food & Drink Options

*Only 100 Coca Cola Cups each match!*

WELCOME TO THE BIRDCAGE

Our great activation zone is now located inside Nissan Arena so you can experience a world of fun with our partners on game day! 

• Valour 
  Show your purple pride by purchasing Firebirds replica merchandise from valour! 
   
• University of Queensland
  Come down and test your skills with the reactor wall! We have heard Ashlee Unie has a high score you need to beat! 
   
• Queensland Firebirds Sticker Station 
  Come have a temporary tattoo or sticker placed on you prior to the game at the sticker station! Don’t worry Mum and Dad they wash off in a coupe of days.
   
• AV Jennings 
  Av Jennings is helping the #PurpleFamily send letters to each of the players throughout the season. For your chance to write a personalised letter to your favourite player visit this activation 
   
• 360 Camera 
  The 360 camera is a fun way to capture your game day look! Take home a copy of the photo and join the purple family by posting your photo on socials with the hashtag: #PurpleFamily #Birdies2023
   
• 2023 Queensland Firebirds Team Photo 
  This is the perfect opportunity to have your photo with the full 2023 team! Look out for the massive banner with the team photos! Thanks for being part of our team!
   
• RHP 
  The team getting our team to court want to see you compare to a professional athlete, RHP will be doing netball sport specific tests & games! 
   
• Mt Franklin 
  How do your arms measure compared to Donnell? Measure your wingspan against hers on game day! 
   
• Face Painting 
  Come receive a FREE firebirds branded face painting in the birdcage! 
   
• B105
  Have a go at our inflatable shooting or try your luck with our yard games! There is also Glitter Tattoos and a post making station
   
• Queensland Firebirds posters brought to you by Aurizon 
  Grab your team poster thanks to Aurizon! Our amazing volunteers will be handing out the 2023 Queensland Firebirds posters along the Plaza & in the Birdcage! Don't forget to scan the barcode for your chance to WIN the ultimate game day experience.

Download Birdcage activation map HERE 

Public Transport & Parking

Nissan Arena on a game day will experiences a high volume of traffic, we encourage to you to get to the game early.  

Please consider all options when planning your game day:

• Parking
  Limited parking is currently available throughout the arena. Pre-purchasing parking is highly recommended with P2 and P4 the closest carparks to Nissan Arena. To pre-purchase parking, click here.
   
• Public Transport
  There is FREE buses o and from the Arena on game day. The shuttle buses pick-up and drop-off at Stop O – Garden City Shopping Centre Bus Terminal and the MacGregor Park’n’Ride if hailed. A Translink representative is stationed at the Garden City stop for an patrons requiring assistance. The bus will drop-off at Nissan Arena’s Mains Road bus stop pre-event and will pick-up from Nissan Arena’s Kessels Road bus stop post event. For more information and to plan your trip, check out Trip Planner.