Cricket is on the bounce back to Sydney and cricket fans have won the toss, with integrated ticketing being included with Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) games.
Ensuring the full wicket of Men’s and Women’s Big Bash League games are covered with integrated ticketing will make it even easier for spectators to make the most of the season ahead.
The Women’s Big Bash League kicks off in Sydney on Tuesday October 29, with the Sixers taking on the Adelaide Strikers at North Sydney Oval. The men will start on December 16 with the Sixers facing the Melbourne Renegades at the SCG.
Fans with tickets to attend the five WBBL games at North Sydney Oval will be able to make the most of Sydney’s new Metro, with Victoria Cross Station on the Metro just 350 metres from the Oval’s main entrance. Connecting train and light rail are also included for those heading to the game, with North Sydney station also close-by.
For Men’s and Women’s matches at the SCG, ticketholders will be able to access all public transport to get to and from the venue.
The inclusion of public transport options extends to all valid pre-purchased tickets at the two grounds, event goers simply need to show their event ticket to transport staff when passing through the opal gates.
Tickets to finals games played at both the SCG and North Sydney Oval will have the same respective public transport options included.
Remember to keep your event ticket safe for your return journey. Your match ticket is valid on the services listed above until 4am the following day.
Minister for Transport Jo Haylen said:
“The game of the summer is back, and I’m delighted to celebrate the start of The Big Bash leagues by making public transport free for anyone attending either a Women’s or Men’s Sydney Sixers game at the SCG or North Sydney Oval.
“Last season 95,000 spectators attended Women’s Big Bash, an 55% increase on the year before.
“Integrated ticketing has been part of Sydney’s sport offering since the Olympics, ensuring people have that little extra incentive to leave the car at home and jump on public transport.
“With the cost of transport now included with your WBBL ticket, it’ll now be even easier for people to make the most of another exciting season.”
Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said:
“Nothing beats the action and excitement of a good game of Big Bash cricket on a beautiful summer evening.
“Cricket Australia have launched a welcome plan to get 100,000 girls aged 5-12 playing cricket by 2034, and 600,000 attendees a year filling the stands at Women’s cricket matches.
“We’re doing our bit to help out by providing free public transport to all Big Bash League attendees, whether it be the Men’s or the Women’s league.”
Sydney Sixers General Manager, Rachael Haynes said the inclusion is a huge win for Sixers fans.
“As a club, we want to ensure that our fans have the best possible experience at each of our match days. That extends from their experience at the ground, to each interaction they have with our playing group, through to their travel to and from the venue.
“Ensuring that our members and fans can travel safely and conveniently to and from our matches remains a top priority for our club, and we’re looking forward to seeing as many of them as possible at our home games this season.”