BBL: Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades

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 Epping or Central for towards Olympic Park.  

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

The closest station to ENGIE Stadium is Olympic Park.  

Please note that planned trackwork is taking place between Parramatta, Lidcombe and Olympic Park and may affect how you travel to and from the match. Plan your trip and allow extra travel time.   

• If you're travelling from the west on T1 and T2 Line services, buses replace trains between Parramatta, Lidcombe and Olympic Park. You will need to catch a replacement bus to complete your journey to Olympic Park.  
• If you're travelling from the City, trains continue to run directly to Olympic Park. 
• If you’re travelling from the Blue Mountains, change at Penrith for an express bus to Olympic Park. 

Trackwork

Planned trackwork is taking place on Monday 30 December on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner

• T1 Western Line: Buses replace trains between Parramatta and Olympic Park. Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Penrith or Richmond and Leppington, and between Olympic Park and the City. Change at Parramatta for buses towards Olympic Park, or at Glenfield for trains to the City via the Airport. Trains also run between Liverpool and the City via Regents Park. Change trains at Cabramatta. On Sunday from 10.40pm to 2am, buses replace all trains between Blacktown and Olympic Park. Trains run between Penrith or Richmond and Blacktown only. 
• T2 Inner West & Leppington Line: Buses replace trains between Parramatta and Olympic Park. Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Leppington and Penrith or Richmond, between Liverpool and the City via Regents Park, and between Olympic Park and the City. Change at Glenfield for trains to the City via the Airport; change at Liverpool for trains to the City via Regents Park; or change at Parramatta for buses towards Olympic Park.  
• T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: Trains run to a changed timetable between Liverpool and the City via Regents Park.  
• T5 Cumberland Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Penrith or Richmond and Leppington. 
• T7 Olympic Park Line: Buses replace trains between Olympic Park, Lidcombe and Parramatta. Trains run between Olympic Park and the City. 
• Blue Mountains Line: Trains run between Blue Mountains Line stations and Blacktown only. Change at Penrith for express buses to Olympic Park. T1 Western Line trains run between Penrith, Blacktown and Leppington. Buses replace trains between Parramatta and Olympic Park. Trains from Blacktown to Blue Mountains Line stations run 30 minutes later than normal. 
• Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Due to trackwork at Central, platforms 1-12, most trains run between Central Coast & Newcastle Line stations and Strathfield only, some to a changed timetable or stopping pattern. Change at Epping for metro services to the City or change trains at Strathfield to continue your journey. Some late night and early morning trains run around the City Circle. On Monday, morning and afternoon peak hour trains continue to run to and from the City via the T1 North Shore Line. 
• South Coast Line: Due to trackwork at Central, platforms 1-12, trains run between South Coast Line stations and Bondi Junction only. Some trains run around the City Circle. 
• Southern Highlands Line: Due to trackwork at Central, platforms 1-12, trains run between Southern Highlands Line stations and Campbelltown only. Change trains at Campbelltown to continue your journey. 

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.

The following Sydney bus services run to Olympic Park: 

• Route 525 runs between Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park via Newington).  
• Route 526 runs between Burwood and Rhodes Shopping Centre via Sydney Olympic Park precinct and wharf*.  
• Route 533 runs between Sydney Olympic Park and Chatswood via Rhodes & North Ryde. 

*Please note that since 8 December, route 526 no longer runs to or from Burwood, see the news story for more info. 

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

The closest wharf to ENGIE Stadium is Sydney Olympic Park Wharf. There is a connecting 526 bus to the venue or alternatively it is approximately a 40-minute walk (3.6km) from the wharf. 

F3 Parramatta River services run regularly to Olympic Park, but services are very popular and may reach capacity – particularly during peak travel times or when multiple events are taking place within the precinct. Keep this in mind if you’re planning on catching an F3 Parramatta River service. Plan your trip and allow plenty of extra travel time or consider the alternative public transport options available.

F3 Parramatta River ferries between Parramatta and Rydalmere may be affected by low tide and replaced by buses, check for updates here.

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. 

Change at Central for trains to Olympic Park. 

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. 

Change at Central for trains to Olympic Park. 

L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line

L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line light rail services run between Carlingford and Westmead via Parramatta CBD. Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Alight at Parramatta Square.

Please note that due to planned trackwork between Parramatta and Olympic Park, you will need to catch a replacement bus from Parramatta Station to complete your journey to Olympic Park. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Passengers are reminded that trams can’t stop quickly or easily – so please stop, listen and look around for trams and use designated pedestrian crossings. Read the news story for more information.

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 Sydney Olympic Park as attendees travel to the match in the busy evening peak and while other events also take place in the precinct. Travel with your group and allow extra travel time on the M4, Parramatta Road, Homebush Bay Drive and Concord Road. 

If you have to drive, carpool with your group pre-book your parking online ahead of time to secure a space – available until 11:59pm the night before the event unless sold out prior.  

To get to your carpark and avoid the heavy traffic congestion expected at the Homebush Bay Drive roundabout, use Silverwater Road, Holker Street and Hill Road. 

Sydney Olympic Park Authority may close some local roads to accommodate increased public transport services and ensure pedestrian safety during events. For road closure details, visit the Sydney Olympic Park interactive map for more details.  

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

The nearest Taxi Rank to Sydney Showground is Herb Elliott Avenue near the Pullman Hotel. 

If you’re using taxis or rideshare, remember that roads may be closed within the precinct. Allow plenty of extra travel time due to the increased traffic expected in the precinct before and after the event.

When leaving, choose a pick-up location away from the immediate area around the stadium to avoid delays. 

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

Visit Sydney Olympic Park – Parking to secure your parking space ahead of the match, available until 11:59pm the night before the event unless sold out prior. A flat rate $35 parking fee will apply.  

If you have pre-booked a space, follow the directions of staff and have your parking ticket ready to show at the car park entry. Carpool with your group and allow plenty of additional travel time. Use Silverwater Road, Holker Street and Hill Road to get to your car park and avoid the heavy traffic congestion expected at the Homebush Bay Drive roundabout. 

If you haven’t pre-booked, follow the variable message signs within Sydney Olympic Park to the best available casual parking. Traffic delays are expected after the match as attendees leave the precinct.  

Traffic delays are expected after the match as attendees leave the precinct.  

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).