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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. 

Please note that due to planned weekend trackwork, Metro services run between Tallawong and Martin Place, and between Martin Place and Central only, to a changed frequency. Buses replace services between Sydenham and Central. You may need to change services to continue your journey. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner. 

Change at Epping to connect with a Central Coast & Newcastle Line train to Broadmeadow. 

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

The closest station to McDonald Jones Stadium is Broadmeadow on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line. From the station, the stadium is approximately a 15 to 20-minute walk away (1.5km). 

Trackwork

Planned trackwork is taking place on Saturday 25 January on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner. 

• M1 Metro Line: Metro services run between Tallawong and Martin Place, and between Martin Place and Central only, to a changed frequency. You may need to change services to continue your journey. Buses replace T4 and T8 trains between Central and Sydenham. 
• City Circle: Trains run around the City Circle to a reduced frequency. 
• T1 Western Line: Richmond trains make extra stops at Granville and Auburn. 
• T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: Buses replace trains between Cabramatta and Granville. Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Leppington and the City via Regents Park. 
• T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: Trains will not run. T2 Leppington Line trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Leppington and the City via Regents Park. You may need to change trains at Strathfield for the all-stations T2 Inner West trains.
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Buses replace trains between Hurstville and Central. Trains run to a changed timetable between Waterfall, Cronulla and Hurstville, and between Central and Bondi Junction. If you are travelling to T8 Airport & South Line stations, change at Central or catch bus route 8AT4 to Wolli Creek and change for a T8 Airport & South Line train. 
• T5 Cumberland Line: Buses replace trains between Cabramatta and Granville. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and the City via Regents Park and between Schofields and Olympic Park. Change at Lidcombe for trains towards Richmond or Leppington; change at Cabramatta or Granville for buses to Canley Vale, Fairfield, Yennora, Guildford or Merrylands. 
• T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: Trains run to a changed timetable, every 30 minutes. 
• T8 Airport & South Line: Buses replace trains between Sydenham and Central. Trains run between Macarthur, Revesby and the City via the Airport, some to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. 
• Blue Mountains Line: Some trains may run to a changed timetable. 
• South Coast Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between South Coast Line stations and Waterfall only. Change trains at Waterfall to continue your journey. T4 Illawarra Line trains run between Waterfall and Hurstville only. Buses replace all trains between Hurstville and Central. 

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 McDonald Jones Stadium are on Turton Road and Lambton Road. Regular routes 13, 23, 25, 26 and 27 run towards the stadium. Check Newcastle Transport for more bus network information.  

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

Ferries run between Stockton and Queens Wharf approximately every 20 minutes.

At Queens Wharf, change for a light rail service to Newcastle Interchange then connect with trains to Broadmeadow. Alternatively, from King Street near Perkins Street, you can catch a route 13 bus to Lambton Road to get within short walking distance of the stadium.  

For Newcastle ferry, bus and light rail information, visit Newcastle Transport.

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

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 may be heavier than usual on roads approaching the stadium as fans travel to the match. Allow some extra travel time on roads including Turton Road and Griffiths Road.

For passenger drop-offs, use the allocated 10-minute loading zone in the McDonald Jones Stadium car park. Entry is via the driveway off Turton Road.  

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

The nearest taxi rank to the stadium is located on Young Road, Broadmeadow. Taxis can be accessed after the event by following the signs to Young Road. 

For further information please contact Newcastle Taxis on 133 300. 

Pre-paid parking on game days and major events is available only for vehicles with a pre-paid parking ticket. Pre-paid parking tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster online, by phone or by visiting Ticketmaster box office at McDonald Jones Stadium. Visit Ticketmaster – McDonald Jones Stadium.  

Disabled parking areas have been designated in close proximity to each of McDonald Jones Stadiums accessible entries. To purchase a Mobility parking please phone Ticketmaster on 136 100 or visit the Ticketmaster box office at McDonald Jones Stadium.   

Drop-off zone: use the allocated 10-minute loading zone in the McDonald Jones Stadium car park. Entry is via the driveway off Turton Road. 

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).