A-League Double Header: Western Sydney Wanderers
CommBank Stadium, Parramatta
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Gates open
16:00
ALW v Western United 16:50
ALM v Brisbane Roar 19:35
Full time 21:30
Important Travel Advice
Fans are encouraged to plan ahead and consider all the available travel options. Match tickets include travel on public transport.
Trains and buses run regularly to Parramatta Station, which is a 15-minute walk from the stadium. Some buses also make stops outside the stadium on O’Connell Street. See the CommBank Stadium transport and walking route map (pdf 3.7MB) for more details.
Traffic may be heavier than usual approaching the precinct as fans travel to the match. Allow extra travel time – you can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com.
Roads around the stadium may close (pdf 282KB) after the match to allow crowds to safely leave the precinct. Be patient leaving car parks as traffic will be heavy and follow the directions of traffic controllers and Police. Also keep this in mind if you’re catching buses home after the game – stops outside the stadium will be closed and buses will use different stops nearby. Check signs and follow directions of staff.
Traffic will also be heavy following the match as everyone leaves car parks at the same time. Be patient and follow the directions of traffic controllers and Police. If you’re travelling home by taxi or rideshare, choose a pick-up location away from the stadium to avoid traffic delays.
Match Ticket Entitlements
Valid pre-purchased tickets to Western Sydney Wanderers 2024/2025 season home games at CommBank Stadium includes travel to and from CommBank Stadium on the following transport services, just show your event ticket to transport staff when boarding:
- Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink Intercity services (non-booked services bounded by Bomaderry, Goulburn, Bathurst, Scone and Dungog stations)
- Sydney metropolitan and outer metropolitan buses
- Sydney Metro services
- Sydney and Newcastle Light Rail services
- Sydney and Newcastle Ferries
Remember to keep your event ticket safe for your return journey or you'll need to use your Opal card or contactless payment method, as you must have a valid ticket when travelling on public transport. Your event ticket is valid on the modes of public transport listed above until 4am the following day.
Note: an additional train station access fee applies for travel to or from Domestic and International Airport stations. The access fee is not covered by your event ticket travel entitlements.
Transport Park&Ride Car Parks
Park for free when you catch public transport. Transport Park&Ride provides up to 18 hours of free parking each day. All you have to do is complete a public transport trip. Located close to public transport hubs, Park&Ride car parks help you connect more easily to train, bus and ferry services.
Tickets to Western Sydney Wanderers 2024/2025 season home games at CommBank Stadium include travel on transport and free Park&Ride parking. When leaving the car park use the intercom button at the exit gate to speak with the operator and show your event ticket.
Real-time parking availability allows you to see how many vacant car park spaces are available at Transport Park&Ride car parks.
For Park&Ride locations and more information on how it works, go to Transport Park&Ride.
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 Chatswood or Central for a train service to Parramatta. Alternatively change at Epping for a bus, or for a train service to Strathfield to connect with trains to Parramatta.
For Metro service disruption information, check trackwork and travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.
The closest station to CommBank Stadium is Parramatta.
The stadium is approximately 15 minutes’ walk from the station. Exit via Parramatta Square then continue on Church Street, the Riverside Walk (non-accessible route) or through Prince Alfred Square to the stadium on O'Connell Street. See the CommBank Stadium transport and walking route map (pdf 3.7MB) for more details.
Trackwork
Planned weekend trackwork is taking place on Saturday 14 December on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.
- M1 Metro Line: Trackwork on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line may affect how you travel. Buses replace trains between Sydenham, Central and Bondi Junction. Trackwork buses do not leave from Martin Place. Change at: Gadigal for express buses from Town Hall to Bondi Junction, Central for buses to Kings Cross and Edgecliff, Sydenham for trains towards T4 Illawarra and South Coast Line stations. Daily from 9am to 6pm, extra metro services run between Sydenham and Tallawong.
- T2 Inner West & Leppington Line: From 6.30am to 10.30am, Leppington trains will not stop at Ashfield. You may need to change at Strathfield to continue your journey.
- T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: From 6.30am to 10.30am, trains run between Liverpool and Lidcombe only. Change trains at Lidcombe to continue your journey.
- T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Buses replace trains between Sydenham, Central and Bondi Junction. Trains run to a changed timetable between Cronulla or Waterfall and Sydenham only. Extra metro services run between Sydenham and the City. Trackwork buses do not leave from Martin Place Station. Change at: Sydenham or Central for metro services to Martin Place, Central for buses to Kings Cross and Edgecliff, Town Hall or Gadigal for express buses to Bondi Junction
- T8 Airport & South Line: Buses replace trains between Sydenham and Central. Extra metro services run between Sydenham and the City. Trains run to the normal timetable between Macarthur, Revesby and the City via the Airport. Trackwork on the T4 and South Coast lines may also affect how you travel. Change at Wolli Creek for trains towards T4 Illawarra and South Coast stations
- Blue Mountains Line: Due to trackwork at Central, platforms 1-12, most trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Blue Mountains Line stations and Blacktown only. Change trains at Blacktown to continue your journey. Trains from Blacktown to Blue Mountains Line stations run up to 30 minutes later than the normal timetable. Bathurst trains run to the normal timetable between Bathurst and Central. Some late night and early morning trains run between Blue Mountains Line stations and North Sydney or the City Circle.
- Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Due to trackwork at Central, platforms 1-12, most trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Central Coast & Newcastle Line stations and Strathfield only.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 between Central Coast & Newcastle Line stations and North Sydney or the City Circle.
- South Coast Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between South Coast Line stations and Hurstville only. Change trains at Hurstville to continue your journey. Trackwork also affects T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line trains between Sydenham and Bondi Junction.
- 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. Replacement buses for trackwork may be affected by driver shortages. We are doing all we can to minimise the impact to your journey and provide a safe service, however cancellations or delays may occur.
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.
Regular route buses
A number of buses run to and from Parramatta Interchange, which is within a 15 minute walking distance of CommBank Stadium.
From the Interchange, exit via Parramatta Square then continue on Church Street, and take either the Riverside Walk or go through Prince Alfred Square to get to the stadium on O'Connell Street. See the CommBank Stadium transport and walking map (pdf 3.7MB) for more details.
Alternatively, buses leave regularly from Stand A4 at Parramatta Interchange and make stops on O’Connell Street outside the stadium. These routes include 546, 600, 601, 603, 604, 606 and 706. All bus services are accessible.
The free Parramatta CBD shuttle bus (Route 900) runs regularly in a loop of Parramatta CBD, making stops near the stadium on O’Connell Street. This service is limited and will be busy so consider walking to the stadium instead. See the Shuttle Bus Map for stop location details.
For bus service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.
The closest wharf stop to CommBank Stadium is Parramatta Wharf. The stadium is approximately 15 minutes’ walk (1.2km) from the wharf.
Sydney Ferries services are very popular and may reach capacity. Keep this in mind if you’re planning on catching an F3 Parramatta River service. Use the Trip Planner and consider the alternative public transport options available.
Please note, 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.
Parramatta Light Rail – Stage 1 Testing
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 testing is now taking place seven days a week along the entire 12-kilometre route between Westmead and Carlingford, including in the Parramatta CBD, to ensure the safety and reliability of the network ahead of its commencement of passenger services later this year. Road conditions have changed and trams can’t stop quickly or easily – so please stop, listen and look around for trams. Read the news story for more information.
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 Parramatta 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, plan your trip using Trip Planner.
From Central, change for a T1 Western Line train to Parramatta 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.
If you’re driving to the game, plan to arrive early as car parks in the area are expected to be in high demand. Traffic will be heavier than usual on roads approaching the stadium. Allow extra travel time on roads including Parramatta Road, Church Street, Victoria Road, James Ruse Drive and Pennant Hills Road.
Motorists should also exercise caution as pedestrian activity will be high on roads between Parramatta Interchange and the stadium.
Note, traffic changes for Parramatta Light Rail may affect how you travel through Parramatta CBD. Stage 1 testing is now taking place seven days a week along the entire 12-kilometre route between Westmead and Carlingford, including in the Parramatta CBD. For more information visit Parramatta Light Rail and the news story.
Road closures
Roads around the stadium may close (pdf 282KB) after the match to allow crowds to safely leave the venue. Roads will re-open once crowds have cleared the area.
- O’Connell Street from Grose Street to George Street
- Ross Street from O’Connell Street to Trott Street
- Victoria Road from O’Connell Street to Villiers Street
While closures are in place motorists are encouraged to avoid driving through Parramatta CBD and detour around the closures via Grose Street, Brickfield Street, Victoria Road and Wilde Avenue in both directions. See our road closure and transport map for more details.
Roads on approach to the stadium may be temporarily closed as crowds make their way to the game.
For the latest traffic information visit Live Traffic NSW or download a real-time traffic app.
Parramatta Car Parks
Fans driving to the game should allow plenty of extra travel time as parking is expected to be in high demand.
The following car parks are within walking distance of the stadium. There's no public parking available on-site at CommBank Stadium on game days:
- Eat Street Car Park, entry via George Street
- Justice Precinct Car Park, entry via Hunter Street
- Parramatta Station Car Park, entry via Wentworth Street
- Parramatta Leagues Club, O’Connell Street at Eels Place: Note pricing for the car park is dependent on if you are a Leagues Club Member (not a Football Club Member). Visit Parra Leagues Club for more info.
Visit City of Parramatta - Parking for more information on available parking locations and current promotions.
Attendees with mobility impairments or accessibility requirements can catch one of the regular route bus services that leave from bus stand A4 at Parramatta Interchange and make stops on O’Connell Street outside the stadium, including routes 600, 601, 603, 604, 606 and 706.
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).