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NRL: Panthers v Titans

panthers stadium

BlueBet Stadium, Penrith

Gates open 17:30
Junior Try-Time kick-off 17:45
Senior Try-time kick-off 18:15
NRL kick-off 19:35
Full time 21:35

Important Travel Advice

Footy fans are encouraged to plan their trip and to consider all of the public transport options available ahead of time to avoid the heavy traffic.

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 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 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 Central for a T1 Western Line train to Penrith. Alternatively, change at Epping for a 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 Saturday 7 September 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: Buses replace trains between Hornsby and Wynyard. Metro services run between Chatswood and the City. T9 Northern Line trains run to a changed timetable between Berowra or Hornsby and Central, platforms 1-12, via Strathfield. 
  • T1 Western Line: Penrith trains run between Penrith and Central, platforms 1-12 only, due to trackwork on the T1 North Shore Line. Change at Central for City Circle trains, metro or light rail services to continue your journey. Trains make an extra stop at Flemington. Richmond trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Richmond and Olympic Park only.  Change trains at Parramatta to continue your journey towards the city. 
  • T9 Northern Line: Until 8am, trains run between Berowra and Central, platforms 1-12, to a reduced frequency, every 30 minutes. From 8am, trains run between Berowra or Hornsby and Central, platforms 1-12 only. Change at Central for City Circle trains, metro or light rail services to continue your journey. From 10.50pm to 2am, buses replace trains between Hornsby and Epping. Change at Epping for metro services to the City, or trains to Central, platforms 1-12. Buses also replace T1 North Shore Line trains between Hornsby and Wynyard. Most Central Coast & Newcastle Line trains continue to run. 
  • Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Buses replace the 9.56pm Newcastle Interchange to Central service from Hornsby to Epping. Change at Epping for metro services to the city, or trains to Central, platforms 1-12. Buses also replace T1 North Shore Line trains between Hornsby and Wynyard. 
  • South Coast Line: Buses replace trains between Bomaderry and Wollongong. Trains run between Port Kembla, Wollongong and Bondi Junction, some to a changed timetable. Buses do not run to the train timetable. If you are connecting with trains at Wollongong you may need to catch an earlier bus to ensure you meet your train connection. 
  • Southern Highlands Line: From 4.40am to 4pm, buses replace trains between Goulburn, Moss Vale and Campbelltown. T8 Airport & South Line trains run between Campbelltown and Central via the Airport. 

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 and change to a train towards Central where you can connect with a T1 Western Line service 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 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 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 will be heavy on roads in the area as fans travel to and from the match. 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).