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NRL: Wests Tigers v Bulldogs

Parra Eels Bankwest Stadium twilight

CommBank Stadium, Parramatta

Gates open 13:00
Kick-off 14:00
Full time 15:45

Important Travel Advice

Fans are encouraged to plan ahead and consider all the available travel options.  

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

Trains and buses run regularly to Parramatta Station, where you can connect with light rail services from Parramatta Square to the Prince Alfred Square stop and walk to CommBank Stadium via Victoria Road. Alternatively, it's a 15-minute walk from the station. Some buses also make stops outside the stadium on O’Connell Street. See the CommBank Stadium transport and walking route map (pdf 3.9MB) for more details.  

Please note that due to planned trackwork, buses replace trains between Emu Plains and St Marys from 8am to 7.40pm. As well, Metro services will not. Buses replace Metro between Tallawong and Chatswood only. You may need to catch a replacement bus and change trains to complete your journey. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner

Traffic will be heavier than usual on roads approaching the precinct as fans travel to the match in the busy evening peak. Allow extra travel time, you can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com.  

Roads around the stadium may close (pdf 270KB) after the game to allow crowds to safely leave the precinct. Bus stops outside the stadium will be closed and buses will use nearby stops. 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 2025 NRL season home games at CommBank Stadium include 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, 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 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 2025 NRL 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. 

Please note that due to planned trackwork on Sunday 3 August, Metro services will not run between Tallawong and Sydenham. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner

  • Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only. 
  • Use trains between Chatswood, the City and Sydenham.  
  • For travel to and from Waterloo use local buses or trains from Redfern.  

From Parramatta Station, you can connect with light rail services from Parramatta Square to Prince Alfred Square stop and walk to CommBank Stadium via Victoria Road. See the CommBank Stadium transport and walking route map (pdf 3.9MB) for more details.  

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

The closest station to CommBank Stadium is Parramatta.  

From Parramatta you can connect with light rail services from Parramatta Square to Prince Alfred Square stop and walk to CommBank Stadium via Victoria Road. Alternatively it's a 15-minute walk from the station via Church Street and Victoria Road. See the CommBank Stadium transport and walking route map (pdf 3.9MB) to find your way. 

Please note that due to planned trackwork, buses replace trains between Emu Plains and St Marys from 8am to 7.40pm. You may need to catch a replacement bus to complete your journey. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner

Trackwork  

Planned trackwork is taking place on Sunday 3 August 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 do not run between Tallawong and Sydenham. Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only. Use trains between Chatswood, the City and Sydenham. For travel to and from Waterloo use local buses or trains from Redfern. Train trackwork on the T4 Eastern Suburbs Line may also affect how you travel. 
  • T1 North Shore Line: Metro trackwork may affect how you travel.  
  • T1 Western Line: Richmond trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Richmond and Liverpool only. Change trains at Parramatta to continue your journey towards the city. From 8am to 7.40pm, buses replace trains between Emu Plains and St Marys. Trains to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between St Marys and the City. 
  • T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: Buses replace Inner West trains between Strathfield and Ashfield. Trains run between Ashfield and the City Circle, some to a changed timetable. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Olympic Park via Granville, or between Leppington and Lidcombe via Regents Park. Change at Lidcombe for trains towards the City. T1 trains run between Lidcombe and the City. 
  • T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: Buses replace Inner West trains between Strathfield and Ashfield. Trains run between Ashfield and the City Circle, some to a changed timetable. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Lidcombe via Regents Park. Change at Lidcombe for trains towards the City. 
  • T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Buses replace trains between Central and Bondi Junction. Trackwork buses do not leave from Martin Place Station. Trains run to a changed timetable between Cronulla, Waterfall and North Sydney, with some making extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville. Change at Central for buses to Kings Cross and Edgecliff; or at Town Hall for express buses to Bondi Junction. Metro services do not run between Sydenham and Tallawong. 
  • T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and reduced frequency, every 30 minutes 
  • T7 Olympic Park Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Olympic Park and Leppington via Granville. Some T1 trains make extra stops at Lidcombe and Olympic Park. 
  • T8 Airport & South Line: Trains will not run between Sydenham and the City Circle. T4 trains run between Sydenham and North Sydney, making extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville. Trains via the Airport run to the normal timetable. 
  • T9 Northern Line: Metro trackwork may affect how you travel.  
  • Blue Mountains Line: Buses replace trains between Lithgow and Mount Victoria. From 7.10am to 7pm, buses replace trains between Lithgow and Blacktown. T1 trains run between St Marys, Blacktown and the City, to a changed timetable. If travelling to Blue Mountains Line stations change at Blacktown for a bus. Bathurst trains run to a changed timetable. Buses replace some trains. 
  • Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Metro trackwork may affect how you travel.  
  • South Coast Line: Buses replace trains between Central and Bondi Junction. Trackwork buses do not leave from Martin Place Station. Most trains run to a changed timetable between South Coast Line stations and the City Circle. Change at Central for buses to Kings Cross and Edgecliff; or at Town Hall for express buses to Bondi Junction. Metro services do not run between Sydenham and Tallawong. 
  • Southern Highlands Line: Trains that start and end at Central may run up to 15 minutes later than the normal timetable. 

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, where you can connect with light rail services from Parramatta Square to Prince Alfred Square stop and walk to CommBank Stadium via Victoria Road. Alternatively, it's a 15-minute walk from the station via Church Street and Victoria Road. See the CommBank Stadium transport and walking route map (pdf 3.9MB) to find your way. 

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. 

Bus diversions

Roads around the stadium will close from 3.45pm to 4.15pm to allow crowds to leave the precinct safely, including sections of O’Connell Street, Ross Street and Victoria Road. 

The following bus stops will be closed and routes 546, 549, 550, 600, 601 and 606 will be diverting while the road closures are in place. See the CommBank Stadium road closure map (pdf 270KB) for more details and alternative bus stop locations: 

  • Parramatta Leagues Club, O'Connell Street will be closed – alternative stop O’Connell Street opp Harold Street (for services towards the Hills and North West) 
  • Our Lady of Mercy College, O'Connell Street will be closed – alternative stop O’Connell Street at Fennell Street (for services towards Parramatta Station) 
  • Victoria Road after Villiers Street will be closed – alternative stop All Saints Anglican Church, Victoria Road (for services towards Parramatta Station) 
  • Victoria Road before Marist Place will be closed – alternative stop O’Connell Street opp Harold Street (for services towards the Hills, Epping and Macquarie Park) 

Note: Victoria Road opp All Saints Anglican Church is open for services towards Central/Railway Square via Ryde. 

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

The closest wharf to CommBank Stadium is Parramatta Wharf.

From the wharf, connect with light rail services to Prince Alfred Square to get within walking distance of CommBank Stadium.

F3 Parramatta River services run regularly to Parramatta but services are popular and may reach capacity. Plan your trip and allow plenty of 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.

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

The closest light rail stop to CommBank Stadium is Prince Alfred Square. Alight at Prince Alfred Square and continue on foot via Victoria Road to the stadium. See the CommBank Stadium transport and walking route map (pdf 3.9MB) to find your way. 

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.  

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 T1 Western Line trains towards Parramatta 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.

Change at Central to connect with T1 Western Line trains towards 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 may be heavier than usual on roads approaching the stadium during as fans travel to and from the match. 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.  

Drivers are reminded that light rail services are running through Parramatta CBD. Trams can’t stop quickly or easily – so exercise extra caution when driving in the area.

Road closures 

Roads around the stadium will close from 3.45pm to 4.15pm 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 (pdf 270KB) 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.

A taxi rank is located on the eastern side of Villiers Street between Ross Street and Victoria Road.

Note: O’Connell Street is a no-stopping zone. Taxis or any other vehicles are not permitted to drop off or pick up any passengers at any time.

Attendees who are being picked up or dropped off are encouraged to pre-plan a location away from the stadium to avoid traffic delays.

For details of taxi networks servicing the Sydney area, visit transport operators.

Fans driving to the game should allow plenty of extra travel 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.

L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line light rail services are also accessible.

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).