We take on the resurgent Cardiff Dragons at Belle Vue, it’s England v Wales, and a game we welcome lots of fans from north Wales. In a theme of “show your international colours”, sponsored by Panjabi MC, there’s no doubt Shadine van der Merwe will be performing the Waka Waka with the fans!
It’s the first time we will see Elle McDonald line up against the black and yellows this season, missing the start of the season with injury she’s grown into the season and put in some impressive performances. It will be a classic centre court battle as she lines up alongside South African Kacey Chawane and Welsh captain Nia Jones to take on Thunder’s stacked mid-court of England players Nat Metcalf, Imogen Allison, Taylor McKevitt and Amy Carter.
There’s fun for all the family, and with our famous chuck-a-duck competition, face painting, popcorn and candyfloss and a licenced food and beverage village, there’s something for everyone.
Date:
Saturday 11th May 2024
How to Book Tickets:
Tickets are available to purchase online until 12pm on Saturday 11th May 2024 via our ticketing partner Ticketline by clicking here.
If you are looking to purchase group tickets (10 or more) please click here.
There will be a very limited amount of tickets available on the door, and you will be able to pay using card or cash.
Collecting Tickets:
If you have booked your tickets through Ticketline, they will send you your tickets via email. Please print these out and bring them with you or have them on your phone ready to be scanned.
If you have been instructed to collect your tickets from the venue, when you arrive please head over to the ticket desk where we will be able to help you.
Location and How To Get There:
Belle Vue Sports Village, Kirkmanshulme Lane, Manchester, M12 4TF
Travelling by car: Satnav postcode M12 4TF
Travelling by bus: Buses 201 and 203 have routes that pass near Belle Vue. The closest stop is Elsham Gardens on Stanley Grove.
Travelling by train: The closest station is Belle Vue, and then it is a 0.6 mile walk to the venue (13 minutes.)
Parking:
Unreserved parking is available with a small charge of £4.00 per vehicle. If travelling by bus or coach there are bays on the main road – Kirkmanshulme Lane – outside the venue with plenty of space and availability.
Security:
Outside the venue security will be checking bags so please account for this when planning your day.
Timings:
2.30pm – Doors open
2.45pm – Curtain raiser game: Thunder U21s vs Spartans Men’s
(The curtain raiser games are included in the cost of your ticket)
5.00pm – Main NSL game: Manchester Thunder vs Cardiff Dragons
The game will consist of 4 x fifteen minute quarters, with a 4 minute break between quarters 1 and 3, and a 12 minute break at half time.
The game is scheduled to finish at 6.20pm, where we will be announcing the winner of the raffle plus awarding our Player of the Match. Once players have warmed down, there will be an opportunity to line up along the side of the court and take selfies and get autographs from the Thunder players. Don’t forget to tag us! @thundernetball
Food and Beverage Options:
There is a food village on site with a good selection of food and drinks including alcoholic beverages, as well as a tuck shop.
Please note, if you purchase food from the food truck located outside the venue on the road and try to bring it in, you will be stopped by security and asked to consume the food before entering.
Merchandise:
A full range of Manchester Thunder merchandise is on sale at the venue though out retail partners Netball UK, plus fan favourites foam hands, hats and scarves to support Manchester Thunder.
Other Things To Purchase At The Game:
You can buy ducks for our famous half time competition, Chuck-a-duck which cost £2 per duck, and you can win fabulous prizes from our primary partner AO. To win, at half time everyone will line up along the side of the court and throw their ducks, and the duck closest to the centre circle will win.
We will also be running our raffle to win a range of different Thunder goodies, and the winners will be drawn at the end of the game.
There will also be gameday activations from sponsors that will vary throughout the season.
What Else Is Happening During The Day?
VIP hospitality in available the Black and Yellow Lounge is hosted in the Peter Craven Suite. To buy tickets or find out more information clicking here.
Every Thunder home match has a theme, check out our social media channels or website for the themes! Dress to impress for every theme!
More Information:
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
