'Canes fans, your support of the Hobart Hurricanes has been heard, loud and clear!
Tonight’s KFC BBL|14 ‘The Qualifier’ has been sold out, with the League’s largest ever Finals crowd in Hobart set to turn Ninja Stadium purple.
Over 15,000 fans are expected at the clash between the Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers, with the winner earning hosting rights to the KFC BBL|14 Final on Monday, January 27.
The match is projected to be the highest attended BBL game in Hobart since BBL|06.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early, with gates opening at 6:00pm AEDT and the first ball to be bowled at 7:30pm AEDT.
Tickets to The Challenger (Friday, January 24) and The Final (Monday, January 27) will go on sale tomorrow at 10:00am AEDT for club members and 12:00pm AEDT to the public.
Every 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:
“A sell out for The Qualifier at Ninja Stadium tonight is the perfect way to begin the KFC BBL|14 Finals.
“We can’t wait to see the top two teams from the home and away season go head to head in front of a packed crowd, with the winner earning all-important hosting rights for The Final.”
Shayne Wicks, Hobart Hurricanes General Manager - Marketing and Communications, said:
"We are proud to see such incredible support from Tasmania as they get behind the 'Cane Train.
"The Hurricanes continue to be a force to be reckoned on the field, and we are delighted to have sold out Ninja Stadium for tonight's match as Tasmania is all in on the BBL."
It's our time!