Australian Ice Hockey League Finals Festival at The District Docklands!
The AIHL Finals are just around the corner!
The District Docklands is proud to be the official sponsor of the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) Finals Series — and this year, the battle for the legendary Goodall Cup is coming back to O’Brien Icehouse in Melbourne!
The top six teams in Australian ice hockey will go head-to-head for the sport’s ultimate prize — and The District Docklands is turning up the excitement with a weekend-long Ice Hockey Finals Festival.
Quick Weekend Highlights
ESPN Watch Party
Every game live & loud. Round up your crew and settle in with good vibes, beer, and comfort food.
📍 Urban Alley Brewery
Meet the players in the
Fan Zones
Test your AIHL trivia, score giveaways, and get photos with the Goodall Cup
📍 Under the Melbourne Star
Street Hockey Shootout & Activation Zone!
Play with real NHL sticks. Sink three pucks to go into the draw to win a jersey. Take the best photo moments with the activations!
📍 Wharf Street
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Finals Festival Schedule
Friday 29 August
Preliminary Finals
3:00pm & 7:00pm
Urban Alley ESPN Watch Party
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Fan Zone 1
Photo ops with the Goodall Cup
Meet the players
(Interview times: 5:15pm, 5:45pm, 6:15pm)
AIHL Trivia
Fan Zone 2
Street Hockey Shoot Out
Saturday 30 Aug
Semi-Finals
2:00pm & 6:00pm
Urban Alley ESPN Watch Party
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Fan Zone 1
Photo ops with the Goodall Cup
Meet the players
Interview times: 4:15pm, 4:45pm, 5:15pm
AIHL Trivia
Fan Zone 2
Street Hockey Shoot Out
Sunday 31 Aug
Grand Finals
11:30pm – 1:30pm
Fan Zone 1
Urban Alley Slapshot activation
Meet the players
Interview times: 11:45pm, 12:15pm, 12:45pm
Fan Zone 2
Street Hockey Shoot Out
2:00pm
Urban Alley ESPN Watch Party
All Weekend
Street Hockey Activation
Find Your Way
More Game-Day Offers
Subway
6-inch sub for $6 • Open until 10:30pm.
Nails Avenue and
Pure Beauty & Spa
Get 20% off for nail painting with your hockey ticket. Glam up pre-game or after and show some love to your favourite team!
Imaginator • Dreamskape
• Prison Island
Make it a full day: immersive worlds, VR and team challenges between games.
District Local
Woolies, Chemist Warehouse & more for snacks and supplies.
Plan Your Weekend
Eat at 40+ dining options (KFC, Nando’s, Yassas and more), shop global brands like Uniqlo, H&M and Bonds, and try a range of free activities across the precinct.
Getting Here & Parking
📍 Location: O’Brien Icehouse (Ground/105 Pearl River Rd, Docklands VIC 3008) & The District Docklands
🚘 Park at West or East Car Park – Max price only $18! Find out more here!
🚊 Located in the FREE TRAM ZONE
Accessibility
Our venues and pathways are accessible. If you have specific requirements, our team is here to help on the day.
Stay Nearby
Make a weekend of it: Nesuto, Marriott, Vibe, The Sebel and more are close by.