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NRL: Panthers v Dolphins

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BlueBet Stadium, Penrith

Gates open 11:15
NSW Cup kick-off 11:30
NRL kick-off 14:00
Full time 16:00

Important Travel Advice

Attendees are encouraged to plan their trip and consider all the available travel options ahead of time.   

The closest station to Panthers Stadium is Penrith on the T1 Western Line, which is within walking distance of the stadium.   

Remember, you'll need to use an Opal card or contactless payment card/device when travelling on public transport to and from the event. Register your details online at Opal or via the Opal Travel app ahead of time.

If you have to drive, travel with your group and arrive early. Traffic may be heavier than usual as fans make their way to and from the game. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com.

Opal

You can use an Opal card for all modes of public transport in Sydney and surrounding regions, including metro, trains, buses, ferries and light rail.

Remember to top up your Opal card before you travel to avoid waiting in line at top-up machines. You can top up your card online or at an Opal retailer.

More ways to pay

If you have a contactless-enabled American Express, Mastercard or Visa debit or credit card, or a linked device, you can use it to pay for your travel by tapping on and tapping off at Opal card readers. Available on all public transport, contactless payments are another way to pay on the Opal network. Adult Opal fare pricing applies and you will receive Opal benefits, including daily and weekly fare caps.

Sydney Metro services are high-frequency, driverless trains running between Tallawong Station and Chatswood Station.

Metro services start from the early morning running every 10 minutes until late. Change at Epping for at train to Strathfield to connect with T1 Western Line services to Penrith.  

For Metro service disruption information, check trackwork and travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner

The closest station to Panthers Stadium is Penrith on the T1 Western Line.

The stadium is approximately a 10-minutes walk from the station.

Trackwork

Planned weekend trackwork is taking place on Sunday 21 July on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner. 

  • T1 North Shore Line: Trains may run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern due to trackwork between Strathfield and Central. 
  • T1 Western Line: Penrith trains run to a changed timetable and make extra stops at Homebush, Burwood, Croydon and Ashfield. Richmond trains run to a changed timetable between Richmond and Olympic Park. Change trains at Parramatta to continue your journey towards the City.  
  • T2 Inner West & Leppington Line: Inner West trains will not run. T1 Western and T9 Northern Line trains make extra stops at some stations between Homebush and Central. Leppington trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Strathfield via Granville, making an extra stop at Homebush. You may need to change trains to continue your journey.  
  • T3 Bankstown Line: Trains may run to a changed timetable. 
  • T9 Northern Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and make extra stops at all stations between Ashfield and Macdonaldtown.  
  • Blue Mountains Line: Trains may run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Strathfield and Central.  
  • Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Trains may run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Strathfield and Central.  
  • South Coast Line: From 2.30am to 9.50am, buses replace trains between Bomaderry and Wollongong. You may need to change buses to continue your journey. Trains run between Port Kembla, Wollongong and Bondi Junction, some to a changed timetable. The 2.39am Kiama to Bondi Junction service will run up to 14 minutes earlier than the normal timetable from Kiama to Coniston, then run to the normal timetable from Wollongong to Bondi Junction. 

Trackwork is carried out on an ongoing basis to maintain the safety, reliability and efficiency of the Sydney Trains network. For the latest information, check travel alerts and trackwork or use the Trip Planner.

A number of bus routes make stops within walking distance of BlueBet Stadium.

The closest bus stop is located at the front of Panthers Penrith Leagues Club on Panthers Place, directly opposite Panthers Stadium on Mulgoa Road. There are also a number of bus stops on Station Street near the stadium.

For bus service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Catch one of the many ferry services to Circular Quay to connect with trains towards Central where you can change for a T1 Western Line train to Penrith.

For ferry service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

L1 Dulwich Hill Line

L1 Dulwich Hill Line light rail services run between Central Station (Grand Concourse) and Dulwich Hill via Darling Harbour and the Inner West. Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

From Central, change for a T1 Western Line train to Penrith to get within walking distance of the stadium.

L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford Lines

L2 Randwick light rail services run between Circular Quay and Randwick via Central Station (Chalmers Street) and L3 Kingsford line services run between Circular Quay and Juniors Kingsford via Central Station (Chalmers Street). Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily, plan your trip using Trip Planner.

From Central, change for a T1 Western Line train to Penrith to get within walking distance of the stadium.

For maps and service frequencies see light rail service information. For light rail service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Traffic may be heavy on roads in the area as fans travel to and from the stadium. Plan to arrive early and allow extra travel time as parking will be in high demand.   

For the latest traffic information visit Live Traffic NSW or download a real-time traffic app.

A taxi rank is located at the front of the Panthers Penrith Leagues Club, opposite the stadium on Mulgoa Road.

For details of taxi networks servicing the Sydney area, visit Transport Operators.

Free but limited parking is available within the grounds of the Panthers Penrith Leagues Club, opposite the stadium on Mulgoa Rd.  

  • Other public parking options are available within walking distance of BlueBet Stadium at the following locations.  
  • Panthers Penrith Leagues Club, entry off Mulgoa Rd  
  • Penrith Cricket Club, entry off Station St  
  • Penrith Paceways, entry off Ransley St   
  • Surrounding street parking  

Accessible parking is available in the small car park located on the western side of Panthers Stadium. Remember to display a valid disabled parking sticker to gain entry.

Parking

Accessible parking spaces are reserved in the car park located in the front of the western side of the stadium. Remember to display a mobility parking sticker to gain entry.

Transport

Accessible trips are shown in the Trip Planner with the wheelchair icon. You can check 'accessible services only' in the Options to ensure you only see accessible services. Only trip plans with accessible train platforms, ferry wharves and buses will be presented. See accessible travel or download a transport app (check the 'Accessibility' filter).