Let's go Hawks!
There aren't many things more exciting than our hometown heroes making it to the NBL Champion Series. It's a big deal and it calls for a big screen!
If you can't make it to the home games at WIN Entertainment Centre or want somewhere to cheer on the Hawks when they're away from home, Wollongong CBD has plenty of specialised sports bars and supporter venues to get in on the action.
So, let's paint the town red! Let's get behind the Illawarra Hawks and cheer them on to a championship trophy!
The Illawarra Hotel
And as the Hawks official home away from home, The Illawarra have been throwing huge watching parties for their away games.
The last few have included Maje from i98FM broadcasting live, appearances from Tomahawk and the Hawks Cheerleaders, and half-time competitions and giveaways.
There's nothing like a Live Watch Party, so bring the whole family and cheer on our Hawks as they show Melbourne United that you don't mess with the Illawarra!!
Find out more about The Illawarra Hotel.
The Frisky Flamingo
If you're not familiar with The Frisky Flamingo, it's behind Pepe's and was home to the former Splashes Nightclub (for those who remember). Perfect for watching sporting events, this two-storey nightclub is centred the largest indoor projector screen in the Southern Hemisphere! With bar food platters loaded with sliders and wings, beer towers and a range of fishbowl cocktails, it's a glam twist on the sports bar that will please your non-sport-loving mates too.
Find out more about The Frisky Flamingo.
Legends Sports Bar at The Builders Club
Boasting a huge18m2 LED TV screen and stadium-like sound, it's hard to go past Legend's Sports Bar inside The Builder's Club! With over 30 TVs, alfresco sports terrace, and plenty of room, Legends has everything for the avid sports fan. Bring your mates, grab a pizza from the Platform 61 clay pizza oven, and enjoy the action!
Find out more about Legends Sports Bar.
Illawarra Steelers
Just across the road from Hawks home, WIN Entertainment Centre, is the Illawarra Steelers Club. The Steelers Club, built by club members in 1990, is still a proud community hub today. Their Sports Bar has 11 screens and they're known for their special deals - like $5 schooners or glasses of wine from 4.30 - 6.30pm daily. This place will be packed with Hawks fans for pre-home-game drinks so the atmosphere will be electric!
Find out more about the Illawarra Steelers Club.
Let's get out and about and support our Illawarra Hawks! Make sure to share your support on social media, and don't forget to tag @wollongongcbd and @illawarrahawks - We Rise Together!
