9th March 2010 06:46PM

The first 3000 fans through the gates will receive a free Chiefs flag this Friday night when the Chiefs take on the Crusaders at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.

Chiefs fans will be able to proudly wave their support at the game thanks to the flags supplied by the Major Sponsor of the Rebel Sport Super 14, BNZ. Gates open at 5.00pm on Friday 12 March.

Remember secure your tickets now to the big match between the Chiefs and Crusaders. Tickets are on available from www.chiefs.co.nz ; gate one Waikato Stadium and the usual Chiefs ticket outlets.

Adult prices range from $10 to $45. If you pre-buy tickets, then you will enjoy better prices than buying after the gates open on Friday. So here's a hot tip - buy the tickets now!

One of the great pre-buy options is Take a Mate which is two tickets in the Front Row Area for $34. Seats located in the uncovered area of the WEL Networks Stand.

Other important information to know for Friday's big game is listed below:

Big Screen Messages - Say hi to Mum, celebrate a birthday or propose! Make the most of the More FM Messages that get displayed on the big screen at all Chiefs home games this season. Look out for the messages just after half-time.

Send your messages to  for display at the Chiefs v Crusaders match before 5.00pm Thursday 11 March.

Game Day Programmes - Game day programme will be sold at all gates at Waikato Stadium this Friday night.

Remember if you are a 2010 Season Member simply show your membership card to a seller to receive a complimentary programme. The general public price is $2 per programme.

Collection at the Gates - Volunteers will be at the gates collecting on behalf of the Chiefs official charity the Pass It on Foundation on Friday night. Your donations will be greatly received. For more information on the foundation check out www.passitonfoundation.co.nz

Car Parking on Game Day - You won't get much closer than this! Car parking is available at Maeroa Intermediate School, off Churchill Ave in Hamilton.

This location is only a 5 minute walk to Waikato Stadium.

2010 Season Members get into the carpark for free - simply display your Season Membership card to security at the gate. For the general public the fee is $5 per car.

The entrance is off Churchill Ave, not the main school entrance. The car park will be open from 5.00pm until 10.00pm. Security will be on during this time.