NBL: Sydney Kings v Adelaide 36ers

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.

Planned Trackwork – Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January  

• Metro services will not run on the entire line between Tallawong and Sydenham. Testing is underway for Southwest Metro. 
• Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only.    
• For travel to and from Waterloo use local buses or trains from Redfern.  
• Trackwork also affects trains in the City. For travel between Epping or Chatswood and Sydenham use: 
  • T9 trains between Epping and Central or T1 trains between Chatswood and Wynyard 
  • L2 or L3 light rail services between Wynyard and Central  
  • T4 trains between Martin Place and Sydenham

Change at Epping or Central for trains towards Lidcombe then Olympic Park.

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.

Trains run regularly to Lidcombe where you can head to Platform Zero for a direct train to Olympic Park, running every 10 minutes until late.

Trackwork

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

• 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. Sydney Metro services do not run between Tallawong and Sydenham. Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only. 
• M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line: Metro services do not run between Tallawong and Sydenham. Testing is underway for Southwest Metro. Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only. For travel to and from Waterloo use local buses or trains from Redfern. Trackwork also affects trains in the City. For travel between Epping or Chatswood and Sydenham use T9 trains between Epping and Central or T1 trains between Chatswood and Wynyard; use  L2 or L3 light rail services between Wynyard and Central; and use T4 trains between Martin Place and Sydenham. 
• 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. Sydney Metro services do not run between Tallawong and Sydenham. Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only. 
• T1 Western Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Richmond and Olympic Park, change at Parramatta or Lidcombe for trains towards Central; and between Penrith and Central, platforms 1-14 only, making extra stops at Homebush, Flemington and Burwood. Sydney Metro and City Circle train trackwork may also affect how you travel. 
• T2 Inner West & Leppington Line: Buses replace trains between Cabramatta and Granville, and Inner West trains between Strathfield and Central. Express trains run between Strathfield and Central. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Lidcombe via Regents Park only.  Change at Cabramatta for buses to Canley Vale, Fairfield, Yennora, Guildford and Merrylands; or change at Lidcombe for trains towards Central or T1 Western Line stations. Sydney Metro and City Circle train trackwork may also affect how you travel. 
• 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 only. Change at Lidcombe for trains towards Central or T1 Western Line stations. Sydney Metro and City Circle train trackwork may also affect how you travel 
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: All Cronulla and some Waterfall trains make extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville. Extra trains run between Hurstville and Bondi Junction. Sydney Metro and City Circle train trackwork may affect how you travel. 
• T5 Cumberland Line: Buses replace trains between Cabramatta and Granville. Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Leppington and Lidcombe via Regents Park, and between Schofields and Olympic Park. Change at Lidcombe for train towards Schofields or Leppington; or 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 and reduced frequency, every 30 minutes. 
• T8 Airport & South Line: 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 Central via the Airport; or change at Sydenham for T4 trains towards Bondi Junction. Early morning and late-night trains run between Macarthur and Central via the Airport. T8 trains do not run between Sydenham and the City. Some T4 trains make extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville. Sydney Metro and City Circle train trackwork may affect how you travel. 
• 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. Sydney Metro and City Circle train trackwork may also affect how you travel. 
• Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Sydney Metro and City Circle train trackwork may affect how you travel. Metro services do not run between Tallawong and Sydenham. Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only. For travel to T1 North Shore Line stations change at Hornsby, not Epping. Trains do not run between Central and Wynyard, or on the City Circle. For travel in the City use T4 trains, light rail or local buses. 
• South Coast Line: Sydney Metro and City Circle train trackwork may affect how you travel. Metro services do not run between Sydenham and Tallawong. Trains do not run on the City Circle or between Central and Wynyard. Change at Central or Town Hall for light rail or local buses to City stations. From 7.30am to 11.30am, at Helensburgh and Otford, all trains leave from platform 1. From 12pm to 4pm, at Otford and Helensburgh, all trains leave from platform 2. 

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 Sydney buses services run to Olympic Park:

• Route 525 runs between Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park via Newington.
• Route 526 runs between Strathfield and Rhodes Shopping Centre via Sydney Olympic Park precinct and wharf.
• Route 533 runs from Sydney Olympic Park to Chatswood via Rhodes & North Ryde.

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

The closest wharf to Qudos Bank Arena 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, 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. 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.

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 for trains to Lidcombe then Olympic Park.

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 from 5am to 1am daily. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner. 

Change at Central for trains to Lidcombe then Olympic Park.

Please note that train trackwork on the City Circle and T1 North Shore Line may affect how you travel. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

From 7am to 7pm, extra L2 and L3 light rail services run between Circular Quay and Randwick or Juniors Kingsford.   

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 Trip Planner.

Alight at Parramatta Square and connect with a train service towards Olympic Park from Parramatta Station.  

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.

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 fans travel to the match in the already busy evening peak. Travel with your group and allow extra travel time on the M4, Parramatta Road, Homebush Bay Drive and Concord Road. 

If you have to drive, carpool with your group, pre-book your parking 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 local roads in the precinct and traffic congestion is expected before and after the event. For road closure details, visit the Sydney Olympic Park Authority interactive map.

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

The nearest Taxi Rank is Herb Elliott Avenue near the Pullman Hotel.

If you’re using taxis or rideshare, remember that roads may 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 venue to avoid delays.

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

Visit Sydney Olympic Park – Parking to secure your parking space ahead of the event. A flat rate $35 parking fee will apply.  

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 match as attendees leave the precinct.  

If you haven’t pre-booked, follow the variable message signs within Sydney Olympic Park to the best available casual parking. Traffic delays are expected after the event as attendees leave the precinct.  

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).