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NRL: Rabbitohs v Wests Tigers

Central Coast Stadium (Industree Group Stadium), Gosford

Gates open 12:25
NSW Cup kick-off 12:40
NRL kick-off 15:00
Full time 17:00

Important Travel Advice

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

The closest station to the stadium is Gosford on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line. The stadium is a short walk from the station.   

Remember, you'll need to use an Opal card or contactless payment card/device. Register your details online at Opalor via the Opal Travel app ahead of time. 

If you’re driving, travel with your group and use nearby local parking. Allow extra travel time as traffic may be heavier than usual – you can find real-time updates on traffic conditions 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 to connect with Central Coast & Newcastle Line train to Gosford. 

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

The closest station to Industree Group Stadium is Gosford on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line. The stadium is a short walk away via Showground Road and Dane Drive.

Note trackwork on the T2 Inner West Line may affect your trip if you are travelling from Sydney and back for the game: 

  • 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. From 9pm to 2am, express buses replace trains from Strathfield to Central, in that direction only. All-stations buses replace trains from Ashfield to Central. T9 Northern Line trains run between Strathfield and Ashfield. All-stations and limited stop trains continue to run from the City to Strathfield, in that direction only. 
  • Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Trains may run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Strathfield and Central. From 9pm to 2am, trains run between Central Coast & Newcastle Line stations and Strathfield only. Buses replace trains from Strathfield to Central, in that direction only. Trains continue to run from Central to Strathfield, in that direction only. Change at Strathfield to continue your journey. 

Trackwork

Planned weekend trackwork is taking place on Saturday 20 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. From 9pm to 2am, trains from Penrith run to the City via Bankstown, to a changed timetable. Trains from the City to Penrith continue to run via Strathfield. Buses replace trains from Strathfield to Central, in that direction only. 
  • 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. From 9pm to 2am, express buses replace trains from Strathfield to Central, in that direction only. All-stations buses replace trains from Ashfield to Central. T9 Northern Line trains run between Strathfield and Ashfield. All-stations and limited stop trains continue to run from the City to Strathfield, in that direction only. 
  • T3 Bankstown Line: Trains may run to a changed timetable. 
  • T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: From 4am to 11.30am, buses replace trains between Waterfall and Sutherland. Trains run between Cronulla, Sutherland and Bondi Junction, some to a changed timetable.  
  • T9 Northern Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and make extra stops at all stations between Ashfield and Macdonaldtown. From 9pm to 2am, buses replace trains from Ashfield to Central, in that direction only. Trains run to a changed timetable between Hornsby and Ashfield. Change at Strathfield for express buses to Central or change at Ashfield for buses stopping all-stations towards Central. Trains continue to run from the City to Hornsby via Strathfield, in that direction only. 
  • Blue Mountains Line: Trains may run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Strathfield and Central. From 9pm to 2am, most trains run between Blue Mountains Line stations and Parramatta only. Change trains to continue your journey. Trackwork between Strathfield and Central may also affect how you travel. 
  • Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Trains may run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Strathfield and Central. From 9pm to 2am, trains run between Central Coast & Newcastle Line stations and Strathfield only. Buses replace trains from Strathfield to Central, in that direction only. Trains continue to run from Central to Strathfield, in that direction only. Change at Strathfield to continue your journey. 
  • South Coast Line: From 3am to 11am, buses replace trains between Dapto, Port Kembla and Sutherland. You may need to change buses to continue your journey. Trains run to a changed timetable between Bomaderry, Kiama and Dapto, and T4 Illawarra trains run between Sutherland and Bondi Junction. 

Trackwork is carried out on an ongoing basis to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the Sydney Trains network. For train service disruption information, check trackwork and travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Red Bus Services and Busways service the Central Coast area.

Routes 19, 21, 22, 23, 64 and 67 run towards Gosford making stops near the stadium.

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

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

Sydney Light Rail

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 Central Coast & Newcastle Line train to Gosford Station.

L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford Lines

L2 Randwick Line 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 Central Coast & Newcastle Line train to Gosford Station.

Newcastle Light Rail

Newcastle Light Rail services run from 5am to 1am daily between Newcastle Interchange in Wickham and Pacific Park in Newcastle East. With six convenient stops, it’s easy to get around Newcastle’s city centre and connect with train, bus and ferry services.

Catch a light rail service to Newcastle Interchange and change for a train to Broadmeadow where the stadium is within short walking distance.

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 will be heavier than usual on roads approaching the stadium as thousands of fans travel to and from the match. Travel with your group, allow extra time and plan to arrive early as parking will be in high demand. 

Dane Drive will close at 11.25am between the Central Coast Highway and Donnison Street for the safety of pedestrians and will reopen once crowds have cleared the area.

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

Taxi ranks are located at the following locations near Industree Group Stadium:

  • Central Coast Leagues Club
  • Gosford Station - William Street, Gosford

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

Several car parks are located within easy walking distance from Industree Group Stadium:

  • Baker Street car park (P1) is approximately 100m away.
  • Free parking is available 300m away at Gosford Train Station (P2).
  • Central Coast Leagues Club provides free members parking (P3).

See event day parking information and maps on the Central Coast Stadium website.

Accessible trips are shown in the Trip Planner with the wheelchair icon. You can select "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 (select the "Accessibility" filter).