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A-League Men: Newcastle Jets FC v Sydney FC

McDonald Jones Stadium, Broadmeadow

McDonald Jones Stadium, Broadmeadow

Gates open 16:00
Kick-Off 17:00
Full time 19:00

Important Travel Advice

Fans are encouraged to plan their trip and consider all the available travel options ahead of time.  

The closest station to the stadium is Broadmeadow on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line. The stadium is a short walk from the station.

Remember, you'll need to use an Opal card or contactless payment card/device when travelling on public transport to and from the event. Register your details online at Opal or via the Opal Travel app ahead of time.

If you’re driving, travel with your group and pre-book stadium parking via Ticketmaster or use nearby local parking.

Traffic may be heavier than usual as fans travel to and from the game, particularly during busy peak hours. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions livetraffic.com. 

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. 

Trackwork weekend 1-2 November:

Due to planned weekend trackwork, Metro services will not run along the entire line between Tallawong and Sydenham.

Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only. Trackwork also affects trains in the City. For travel between Chatswood and Sydenham use T1 trains between Chatswood and Wynyard or T9 trains between Epping and Central, T4 trains between Martin Place and Sydenham, and L2 or L3 light rail services between Wynyard and Central. For travel to and from Waterloo use local buses or trains from Redfern Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

At Epping or Central, connect with a Central Coast & Newcastle Line train to Broadmeadow. 

For Metro service disruption information, check trackwork and 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 15-20 minute walk away (1.5km). 

Trackwork

Planned trackwork is taking place on Saturday 1 November 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. Trackwork also affects trains in the City. For travel between Chatswood and Sydenham use: T1 trains between Chatswood and Wynyard or T9 trains between Epping and Central, T4 trains between Martin Place and Sydenham, and L2 or L3 light rail services between Wynyard and Central.For travel to and from Waterloo use local buses or trains from Redfern.
  • City Circle: Trains do not run on the City Circle, or between Central and Wynyard. For travel around the City use T4 trains, light rail or local buses. L2 and L3 light rail services run between Central and Circular Quay. Trackwork also affects trains on other lines. Metro services do not run between Tallawong and Sydenham. Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only.
  • T1 North Shore Line: Trains run between Berowra and Wynyard only, to a changed timetable. Trains do not run between Wynyard and Central, or on the City Circle. Change at Wynyard for light rail or local buses to continue your journey. Metro services do not run between Tallawong and Sydenham. Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only.
  • T1 Western Line: Buses replace trains between Richmond and Riverstone. Trains run to a changed timetable between Riverstone and Liverpool. Change at Parramatta for trains towards the City. Penrith trains run to a changed timetable between Penrith and Central, platforms 1-14 only, making extra stops at Homebush, Flemington and Burwood. Trackwork on the City Circle may also affect how you travel. Change at Central for light rail or local buses to continue your journey.
  • T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: Buses replace Inner West trains between Strathfield and Central. Express trains continue to run. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Olympic Park via Granville, or between Leppington and Lidcombe via Regents Park. Change trains at Lidcombe to continue your journey. Trackwork on the City Circle may also affect how you travel. Change at Central for light rail or local buses to continue your journey.
  • T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: Buses replace Inner West trains between Strathfield and Central. Express trains continue to run. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Lidcombe via Regents Park. Change trains at Lidcombe to continue your journey. Trackwork on the City Circle may also affect how you travel. Change at Central for light rail or local buses to continue your journey.
  • T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: All Cronulla and some Waterfall trains make extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville. Trackwork on the City Circle may also affect how you travel. Metro services do not run between Sydenham and Tallawong.
  • T5 Cumberland Line: Buses replace trains between Richmond and Riverstone. Trains run to a changed timetable between Riverstone and Liverpool.
  • T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and reduced frequency, every 30 minutes.
  • T8 Airport & South Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. You may need to change trains to continue your journey. Most trains run to a changed timetable between Macarthur and Sydenham, or between Revesby and Central via the Airport. Change at Revesby for trains to Airport stations or change at Sydenham for T4 trains towards Bondi Junction. Metro services do not run. Early morning and late-night trains run between Macarthur and Central via the Airport. T8 trains do not run between Sydenham and the City. T4 trains run between Sydenham and Bondi Junction, making extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville.
  • T9 Northern Line: Trains run to a changed timetable between Hornsby and Central, platforms 1-14 only. Until 8am, T9 trains run to a reduced frequency, every 30 minutes. Metro and City Circle trackwork may also affect how you travel: Metro services do not run between Tallawong and Sydenham. Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only. Trains do not run on the City Circle or between Central and Wynyard. Change at Central for light rail or local buses to continue your journey.
  • Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Metro trackwork may affect how you travel. Metro services do not run between Tallawong and Sydenham. Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood. Trackwork in the City may also affect how you travel. For travel around the City use T4 trains, light rail or local buses. From 5.30am to 11am, at Hawkesbury River and Cowan, all trains leave from platform 2. From 7am to 10.30am, trains towards Hornsby do not stop at Cowan. Buses run from Hawkesbury River to Cowan, and from Cowan to Berowra, in that direction only. Change at Hawkesbury River for a bus to Cowan. From Cowan, catch a bus to Berowra then change for a train to continue your journey. Trains towards Gosford continue to stop at Cowan.

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 travel alerts and trackwork 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.  

Visit Newcastle Transport for ferry, bus & light rail information. 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 and from the match. Carpool with your group and allow extra travel time on roads including Turton Road and Griffiths Road.  

For passenger drop-off, 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.

McDonald Jones Stadium's taxi and rideshare pick-up/drop-off point is located at 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 13 33 00.

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: motorists may drop off patrons in the stadium's car park in the allocated 10-minute loading zone, accessible via the north driveway (near the Knights supporter store) 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).