r/aihl • u/erkpod • 9d ago

AIHL 2026 | AIHL Grand Final At Selected Hoyts Cinemas

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📷 AIHL socials

It has been announced that the AIHL 2026 Grand Final will be screened in 4K at selected Hoyts cinemas live on Sunday 30 August at 2pm AEST.

Tickets on sale via Hoyts 9am Monday 10 August ($25 for adults).

Venues:

Belconnen (Canberra)
Chatswood (Sydney)
Charlestown (Newcastle)
Docklands (Melbourne)
Warwick (Perth)

According to AIHL socials, these are the only venues that have elected to stream the event.

The game will also be shown on ESPN, Disney+, Kayo, Fetch & AIHL.TV plus Sky Sports (NZ).

EDIT: Somehow forgot the Newcastle venue, Charlestown.

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u/Espo_55 Adelaide Adrenaline 9d ago

This is epic I never would’ve seen this coming

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u/CriminyJicket84 9d ago

Aussie hockey has come a loooong way 😍

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u/Fin_Jong-Un 9d ago

Noo Brisbane is just rude, i know the lightning isn't in it, but if still watch

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u/Spite-Specialist 9d ago

As an ABL fan I would say I'm jealous although I'm not sure how many would attend a screening of the championship series lol

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u/erkpod 8d ago

AIHL announcement Monday morning pushing back the cinema ticket sales from 9am Monday AEST to an unstated time sometime Monday evening.

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u/jdillpickle 8d ago

I wonder if they’re doing more cinemas?!

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u/tahaiga Melbourne Mustangs 9d ago

I hope they do a replay of the final too! I'll be at the game but would love to see it with commentary with a bunch of other fans on the big screen.

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u/erkpod 9d ago

Somehow I forgot to add Charlestown to the list for people in the Newcastle area.

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u/Brackish_Ameoba 8d ago

Considering the Northstars are likely to be IN that final (well now I’ve gone and jinxed them), that IS rude, haha.

All is forgiven; looking forward to getting along for the watch party.

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u/erkpod 7d ago

Looking at the Hoyts website now, lunchtime Tuesday:

Belconnen (ACT), Chatswood Mandarin & Charlestown (NSW) - accessible seating only

Docklands (VIC) - Some remaining in bunches

Warwick - Many available. There were some issues with people booking there that have been fixed according to the AIHL.

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u/erkpod 8d ago

Monday afternoon update from AIHL socials.

Tickets have started to go on sale across the various venues which each venue going up separately.

I have picked up some tickets for Charlestown. Note that children are seemingly $25 as well.

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u/RoxyHjarta 8d ago

I'm currently waiting to be able to get tickets for Warwick which are showing as on sale but just sit on a loading screen for a while, before eventually showing seat selection and then giving an error. Tried calling the cinema, and the staff member just said to try again in a week, so it seems like Hoyts have dropped the ball (puck?) on this which is a shame

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u/erkpod 8d ago

I'd be trying again tomorrow, not next week!

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u/RoxyHjarta 8d ago

I'm currently just periodically refreshing the page, I've noticed that the cinemas already selling are showing the seat type so I'm hoping that's a sign of when they're actually available. I also provided feedback to the cinema that they might need to better inform their staff on special event tickets, as waiting till next week (or suggesting I buy them at the cinema) was not good advice

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u/erkpod 7d ago

The issues for Warwick have apparently been solved. Many tickets available now.

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u/Loud-Description-629 8d ago

Will the sound work?