Monday’s KFC BBL|14 Final between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder at Ninja Stadium in Hobart is sold out.
A final allocation of tickets went on sale at 10:00am AEDT today and was exhausted in under 10 minutes.
The Hurricanes enter the match chasing the club’s first title in front of their home fans, while victory for the Thunder would deliver a second title to Western Sydney.
Fans in Tasmania not attending the match are encouraged to visit one of three watch parties hosted by the Tasmanian Government, in partnership with the Hobart Hurricanes.
The watch parties will take place in Devonport’s Market Square, Launceston’s Silverdome and the Princes Wharf Forecourt in Hobart, providing a family-friendly venue to cheer on their team.
Fans attending the match are encouraged to arrive early, with gates opening at 5:45pm AEDT and the first ball to be bowled at 7:15pm AEDT.
The KFC BBL|14 Finals match will be broadcast live on Seven, Foxtel, 7plus and Kayo Sports, with radio coverage on ABC Sport and SEN.
Alistair Dobson, Cricket Australia’s Executive General Manager, Big Bash Leagues, said:
“The stage is set for an historic KFC BBL|14 Final, with the Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder to do battle in front of a full house at Ninja Stadium.
“The occasion will be a fitting end to a memorable summer of Big Bash, which has seen record audiences and attendances witness a remarkable season of world class cricket, close contests and memorable moments.
“The League also thanks the Tasmanian Government, in partnership with the Hobart Hurricanes, for taking the Final to as many fans as possible via watch parties across the state.”
Shayne Wicks, Hobart Hurricanes‘ General Manager – Marketing and Communications, said:
“Selling out Ninja Stadium in back-to-back games is a credit to the Tasmanian public and shows the impact that this Hobart Hurricanes team have had across the state this season.
“The live sites provide access for all Tasmanians to bask in the shared experience of watching arguably the biggest cricket in our state’s history, despite not being in the stadium on Monday.
“Make sure to get to one of the live sites and put your support behind the Hurricanes!”
KFC BBL|14 Finals series
The Qualifier: Hobart Hurricanes 7-173 def Sydney Sixers 5-161 by 12 runs on Tuesday, January 21 at Ninja Stadium.
The Knockout: Sydney Thunder 7-135 def Melbourne Stars 114 by 21 runs (DLS) on Wednesday, January 22 at ENGIE Stadium.
The Challenger: Sydney Thunder 6-157 def Sydney Sixers 7-151 by four wickets on Friday, January 24 at Sydney Cricket Ground.
The Final: Hobart Hurricanes v winner of The Challenger, Monday, January 27, 7:15pm AEDT, Ninja Stadium.
Note: A reserve day of Tuesday, January 28, 7:15pm AEDT is available for The Final.
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