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AFC Champions League: Sydney FC v Eastern FC

Sydney FC - hero Jubilee stadium

Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah

Gates open 19:00
Kick-off 20:00
Full time 22:00

Important Travel Advice

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

Trains run regularly to Carlton on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line and from there the stadium is a short 10-minute walk away.

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.

Traffic is expected to be heavy in both directions on the Princes Highway approaching Kogarah as crowds travel to and from the stadium in the busy evening peak. If you have to drive, allow extra travel time and plan to arrive early. You can find real-time 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 Sydney’s north-west and south-west via the city. 

The M1 Line operates turn up-and-go Metro services in both directions between Tallawong, Chatswood and Sydenham. Metro services start running from early morning, every 5 to 10 minutes, until late at night. 

Change at Martin Place, Central or Sydenham for a T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line service to Carlton.

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

The closest station to Netstrata Jubilee Stadium is Carlton on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line. The stadium is a short 10-minute walk from the station.   

Trackwork

Planned weeknight trackwork is taking place on Thursday 19 September on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner:  

  • T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: From 9.50pm to 1.30am, trains will not stop at Wolli Creek, but make an extra stop at Arncliffe. Buses run between Sydenham, Wolli Creek and Arncliffe. Change at Arncliffe or Sydenham for a bus to Wolli Creek. T8 Airport & South Line trains continue to stop at Wolli Creek.

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 trackwork and travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

The closest bus stops to the Stadium are along the Princes Highway at Kogarah Park.

Bus route 958 operates between Kogarah and Hurstville via Carss Park. Bus route 476 and 477 run to Gray Street, Kogarah, which is a short walk to Netstrata Jubilee 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 and change for a T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line train to Carlton.

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 train to Carlton on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line.

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 the Trip Planner.

From Central, change for a train to Carlton on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line.

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 is expected to be heavy in both directions on the Princes Highway approaching Kogarah as crowds travel to and from the stadium. If you have to drive, expect delays, allow extra travel time and plan to arrive early.

Local roads around the stadium may close ahead of match start including Jubilee Avenue, Park Street and English Street. Roads will re-open once crowds have cleared the area.

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

The nearest taxi rank is located at St George Leagues Club, adjacent to Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.

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

There is no parking available at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium. There are various car parks within easy walking distance of Carlton and Kogarah Stations:

  • Kogarah Town Square, entry via Derby Street
  • Kogarah Town Centre, entry via ramp from Railway Parade
  • Hospital car park, entry via South Street
  • Kogarah Station commuter car park, entry via Station Street
  • Carlton Station commuter car park, entry via Railway Parade

Visit Georges River Council website for other council parking locations and details.

There is a limited number of accessible parking spots located on Park Street. Patrons are required to display their parking permit in their window at all times. Please visit the stadium website for more details on booking accessible parking spaces.

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).