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NRL: Rabbitohs v Bulldogs

NRL at Accor Stadium

Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park

Gates open 13:30
NSW Cup kick-off 13:45
NRL kick-off 16:05
Full Time 17:50

Important Travel Advice

Footy fans are encouraged to plan their trip and consider the public transport options to avoid the heavy traffic. 

Match tickets include travel on public transport, simply show your ticket to transport staff when boarding services. 

Please note that due to planned trackwork, trains do not run between Olympic Park and Lidcombe, however trains continue to run between the city, Strathfield and Olympic Park. If you’re travelling from the west, change at Strathfield, not Lidcombe, for trains to Olympic Park. On the T6 Line, buses continue to replace trains between Bankstown and Lidcombe. 

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

Traffic delays are expected on roads approaching and within the precinct as fans travel to and from the match. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com 

Match Ticket Entitlements

Valid pre-purchased tickets to 2025 NRL season home games at Accor Stadium includes travel to and from Sydney Olympic Park on the following transport services. Just show your event ticket to Transport staff when boarding services: 

  • 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, Parramatta 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, as you must have a valid ticket when travelling on public transport. Your event ticket is valid on trains 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 2025 NRL season home games at Accor 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 Central to connect with trains to Olympic Park.  

Please note that due to planned trackwork on the T7 Olympic Park Line trains do not run between Olympic Park and Lidcombe. Trains run between Olympic Park, Strathfield and the City.  

Extra metro services run between Tallawong and Sydenham due to trackwork on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line 

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

The closest station to Qudos Bank Arena is Olympic Park. 

Please note that due to planned trackwork, trains do not run between Olympic Park and Lidcombe, however trains continue to run between the city, Strathfield and Olympic Park.

If you’re travelling from the west, change at Strathfield, not Lidcombe, for trains to Olympic Park. On the T6 Line, buses continue to replace trains between Bankstown and Lidcombe. 

On the T6 Line, buses continue to replace trains between Bankstown and Lidcombe. 

Trackwork

Planned weekend trackwork is taking place on Sunday 15 June  on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner:  

  • M1 Metro Line: Extra metro services run between Tallawong and Sydenham due to trackwork on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line. Buses replace T4 trains between Sydenham, Central and Bondi Junction but do not leave from Martin Place. Change at Gadigal for express buses from Town Hall to Bondi Junction. Change at Central for trains to South Coast Line stations, or buses to Kings Cross and Edgecliff. Change at Sydenham for trains to T4 Illawarra Line stations. 
  • City Circle: Trains run in one direction only, from Central first stop Town Hall. · Some trains may start or end at Central, run to a changed timetable or leave from different platforms. · You may need to change trains to continue your journey. · The light rail runs in both directions between Circular Quay, Wynyard, Town Hall and Central. 
  • T1 Western Line: Some trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. Richmond trains run between Richmond and Liverpool. Change at Parramatta for trains towards the City.  
  • T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Leppington and the City via Granville or Regents Park.  Inner West trains run between Olympic Park, Homebush and the City, some to a changed timetable.  You may need to change trains to continue your journey. 
  • T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Leppington and the City Regents Park. Inner West trains run between Olympic Park, Homebush and the City, some to a changed timetable. You may need to change trains to continue your journey. 
  • T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: From 6.30am to 12.15pm, some trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. Trains may start or end at Hurstville or Sutherland, and you may need to change trains. Check indicator screens before boarding as trains may leave from different platforms. Buses replace trains between Sydenham, Central and Bondi Junction. Trackwork buses do not leave from Martin Place Station. Trains run to a changed timetable between Waterfall or Cronulla and Sydenham only. South Coast Line trains run between Wollongong and Central, platforms 1-12. Change at Sydenham for metro services to Central, Martin Place or Gadigal (Town Hall), or buses to St Peters, Erskineville or Redfern. Change at Central for buses to Kings Cross and Edgecliff, or metro services to Martin Place. Change at Town Hall for express buses to Bondi Junction. From 1pm to 4pm, 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 or change at Central for a T8 Airport train if you have luggage or accessibility needs. 
  • T5 Cumberland Line: Early morning and late-night trains run to a changed timetable between Richmond and Liverpool only. Change trains at Liverpool to continue your journey. 
  • T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: Buses replace trains between Bankstown and Lidcombe. 
  • T7 Olympic Park Line: Trains do not run between Olympic Park and Lidcombe. Trains run between Olympic Park, Strathfield and the City. Change at Strathfield, not Lidcombe, for trains to Olympic Park. 
  • T8 Airport & South Line: Buses replace trains between Sydenham and Central. Metro services run between Sydenham and the City. T8 trains run to a changed timetable via the Airport, stopping at all stations between Macarthur and Central only. 
  • Blue Mountains Line: From 9.30am to 5pm, buses replace trains between Lithgow and Katoomba. · Trains run to a changed timetable between Katoomba and Central. 
  • Hunter Line: From 8.50pm to 2am, buses replace trains between Telarah and Newcastle Interchange. 
  • South Coast Line: Buses replace trains between Bomaderry and Wollongong. Trains run between Port Kembla, Wollongong and Central, some to a changed timetable. Buses do not run to the train timetable. If connecting with trains at Wollongong you may need to catch an earlier bus to ensure you meet your train connection. Buses also replace trains between Central and Bondi Junction. Trains run between Wollongong and Central, platforms 1-12, to a changed timetable. From 6.30am to 12.15pm, some trains make extra stops between Sutherland and Hurstville. From 1pm to 4pm, trains will not stop at Wolli Creek, but will make extra stops at Arncliffe and Sydenham. Buses run between Sydenham, Wolli Creek and Arncliffe. Change at Arncliffe or Sydenham for a bus to Wolli Creek or change at Central for a T8 Airport train if you have luggage or accessibility needs.

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 regular route buses run to Sydney Olympic Park: 

  • Route 525 runs between Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park via Newington (this route no longer runs to or from Strathfield, catch 526 buses instead). 
  • 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. 

For bus service disruption information check travel alerts or use the Trip Planner.

The closest wharf to Accor 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. Services are very popular and may reach capacity, keep this in mind if you're planning on catching an F3 Parramatta River service. Plan your trip and allow extra travel time or 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.

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 to connect with trains to Olympic Park.

Please note that due to planned trackwork on the T7 Olympic Park Line trains do not run between Olympic Park and Lidcombe. Trains run between Olympic Park, Strathfield and the City.  

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.

Change at Central to connect with trains to Olympic Park.

Please note that due to planned trackwork on the T7 Olympic Park Line trains do not run between Olympic Park and Lidcombe. Trains run between Olympic Park, Strathfield and the City.

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 and connect with a train service towards Strathfield then Olympic Park from Parramatta Station.  

Please note that due to planned trackwork on the T7 Olympic Park Line trains do not run between Olympic Park and Lidcombe. Change at Strathfield, not Lidcombe, for trains to Olympic Park. 

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 footy fans travel to and from the precinct. Travel with your group and allow extra travel time on the M4, Parramatta Road, Homebush Bay Drive and Concord Road. 

Consider catching public transport or parking at a nearby station commuter carpark and continuing your trip by train to Olympic Park to avoid traffic delays. Match tickets include travel on public transport.  

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 is on Herb Elliott Avenue near the Pullman Hotel.

If you’re using taxis or rideshare, remember that roads will 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.

Sydney Olympic Car Parks

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

Alternatively, consider parking at a nearby train station commuter car park and continuing the trip to Olympic Park by train. 

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.

Traffic delays are expected after the game as fans leave the precinct.

Train Station Commuter Parking

A number of key train stations have large commuter car parks. Consider parking at a station near you and continuing your journey by train towards Olympic Park.

  • T1 Western Line: Seven Hills, Blacktown, Rooty Hill, St Marys, Emu Plains and Penrith.
  • T1 North Shore & T9 Northern Line: Gordon, Thornleigh and Concord West.
  • T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Sutherland and Kogarah.
  • T8 Airport & South Line: Padstow, Revesby, Fairfield, Warwick Farm, Glenfield, Holsworthy, Macarthur, Campbelltown and Leumeah.

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 2025 NRL season home games at Accor 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 parking 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.

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).