AFC Women’s Asian Cup: Quarter Final 4 Japan v Philippines

Ticket entitlements

Valid pre-purchased tickets to AFC Women’s Asian Cup games at Stadium Australia include travel to and from Sydney Olympic Park on the following transport services, just show your event ticket to transport staff when boarding::  

• Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink Intercity services (non-booked bounded by Bomaderry, Goulburn, Bathurst, Scone and Dungog stations) * International and Domestic Airport Station access fee not included.
• Sydney Metro services
• Sydney metropolitan and outer metropolitan buses
• 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 public transport 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. 

The Station Access Fee is payable separately at the ticket window when at the station where staff can take payment for just the access fee then guide you through the exit gate once paid. 

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 AFC Women’s Asian Cup games at Stadium Australia 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.

If you use a Transport Connect account to access Park&Ride, the boom gate will automatically open as you leave the car park so you’ll need to request a refund in your account.

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 Metro North West & Bankstown Line operates turn up-and-go Metro services between Tallawong, Chatswood and Sydenham from early morning until late. 

Change at Central to connect with express trains running to Olympic Park.

Travel on metro is included in your match ticket – simply show your ticket to staff when boarding services. At Metro stations, a dedicated opal gate will remain open for match ticketholders to access the station.

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

The closest station to Accor Stadium is Olympic Park. From the station, it’s a short 10-minute walk via Olympic Boulevarde to the stadium. 

Travel on trains is included in your match ticket – simply show your ticket to staff when boarding services. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner or free Opal Travel app and see the Olympic Park transport map (pdf 778KB) to find your way.

Express and limited-stop trains will run to help you get to and from the match.

Getting there

• From the west: Shuttle trains between Lidcombe and Olympic Park will run every 10 minutes until late. If you're travelling from the west catch a regular train to Lidcombe then change for a shuttle direct to the park.
• From the city: Express trains will run from Central to Olympic Park from 1pm every 15 minutes, stopping at Redfern, Strathfield then Olympic Park.

Getting home

• From Olympic Park: express trains to Central will run every 10 minutes from 6pm til 10pm, stopping at Strathfield, Redfern then Central. Shuttle trains to Lidcombe will run every 10 minutes until late.

Trackwork

Planned trackwork is taking place on Sunday 15 March that may affect how you travel to and from Olympic Park. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

• T1 Western Line: From 5.30am to 9am, buses replace trains between Richmond and Blacktown. From 9am to 11am, buses replace trains between Richmond and Schofields. Trains run between Blacktown or Schofields and the City.
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Buses replace trains between Cronulla and Sutherland. Trains run to a changed timetable between Waterfall, Sutherland and Bondi Junction. From 5.40am to 8am, trains run between Waterfall and the City Circle, and between Central and Bondi Junction only. Change at Central or Town Hall for trains towards Bondi Junction. Trains make extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville.
• T5 Cumberland Line: From 5.30am to 9am, buses replace trains between Richmond and Blacktown. From 9am to 11am, buses replace trains between Richmond and Schofields. Trains run between Blacktown or Schofields and Liverpool.
• T8 Airport & South Line: From 5.40am to 8am, trains run to a changed timetable between Sydenham and the City Circle. Trains via the Airport run to the normal timetable.
• Central Coast & Newcastle Line: From 3pm to 8pm, some trains run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Hawkesbury River and Gosford.
• South Coast Line: From 5.40am to 8am, trains run between South Coast Line stations and Central, platforms 1-14 only. Change at Central for trains towards Bondi Junction. 

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

The following Sydney bus 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 between Sydney Olympic Park and Chatswood via Rhodes & North Ryde. 

NOTE: Major Event Buses will NOT be operating for this match.

Bus Diversions

Route 525, 526 and 533 services will be diverting and missing stops while road closures are in place. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.

• Routes 525 and 526: From 1am Friday 13 March to 3am Monday 16 March, routes 525 and 526 services will be diverting while roads are closed in Sydney Olympic Park. Services in both directions will be diverting via Edwin Flack Avenue, Sarah Durack Avenue and Australia Avenue, and will miss stops on Dawn Fraser Avenue and Park Street. Catch these services from the stop on Park Street at Olympic Park train station or other alternative stop locations on Edwin Flack Avenue.
• Route 533: From 5pm Saturday 14 March to 1am Sunday 15 March, then from 5pm Sunday 15 March to 1am Monday 16 March, route 533 services will be diverting while roads are closed in Sydney Olympic Park. Services in both directions will be diverting via Hill Road, Pondage Link, Edwin Flack Avenue, Sarah Durack Avenue and Australia Avenue, and will miss stops on Holker Busway.

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

The closest wharf to Stadium Australia 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 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 plenty of extra travel time or consider the alternative public transport options available.

F3 Parramatta River ferries may be affected by low tide between Parramatta and Rydalmere 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 express trains to Olympic Park running regularly from mid-afternoon.

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 the Trip Planner.

Change at Central for express trains to Olympic Park running regularly from mid-afternoon.

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 or Westmead to connect with trains to Lidcombe then 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.

With thousands of fans expected, ticketholders are urged to leave the car at home and catch public transport to avoid getting caught in traffic delays. The precinct will be particularly busy with thousands of attendees also travelling to neighbouring Qudos Bank Arena for a concert.

Match tickets include travel on public transport. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner or free Opal Travel app and see the Olympic Park transport map (pdf 778KB) to find your way.

• Parking may sell out in advance, so it is essential that you pre-book parking online to guarantee a car space if you need to drive. Available until 11.59pm the night before unless sold out. An event flat rate $35 parking fee will apply.
  • Parking will be in high demand with another 15,000 people heading to a concert at neighbouring Qudos Bank Arena.
  • Car park shuttle buses will NOT be operating for this match, visit the website for more information.
  • Please note that the P6 car park will be closed due to Easter Show infrastructure.
  • 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. Plan your trip before leaving home. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com.
  • If you haven’t pre-booked, follow the variable message signs within Sydney Olympic Park to the best available casual parking.
  • If you're getting dropped off or catching rideshare, taxi ranks are located on Herb Elliott Avenue.
  • For more parking information visit the Sydney Olympic Park website.

Avoid the delays and arrive early to enjoy the pre-event atmosphere. Local cafes and restaurants will be open, and Fig Grove will be a hub of food-trucks and entertainment.

Note: Easter Show infrastructure and fencing will be in place. Follow directions and signage as walking routes around the precinct have changed.

Road Closures

Major roads in Sydney Olympic Park will close to accommodate increased public transport services and ensure pedestrian safety during major events including AFC Women’s Asian Cup matches on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March. See the Sydney Olympic Park interactive map for more details.  

From 1am Friday 13 March – 3am Monday 16 March 

• Dawn Fraser Avenue from Olympic Boulevard to Showground Road

From 1.30am Saturday 14 March – 3am Monday 16 March 

• Dawn Fraser Avenue from Olympic Boulevard to Edwin Flack Ave
• Olympic Boulevard from Herb Elliot Ave to Edwin Flack Avenue
• Grand Parade from Olympic Boulevard to Orana Parade
• Showground Road from Grand Parade to Dawn Fraser Avenue
• Murray Rose Avenue from Gate 15 to Showground Road

From 12pm Saturday 14 March – 10.45pm Saturday 14 March

• Kevin Coombs Avenue between Pondage Link and Australia Avenue (eastbound)

From 1pm Saturday 14 March – 1am Sunday 15 March 

• Olympic Boulevard between Sarah Durack Ave and Herb Elliott Avenue

From 1.30pm Saturday 14 March – 1am Sunday 15 March 

• Shirley Strickland Ave between P4 Roundabout and Rod Laver Drive.
• Rod Laver Avenue at the rear of Tennis Centre to Shirley Strickland Ave west

From 5pm Saturday 14 March – 10.45pm Sunday 15 March

• Kevin Coombs Avenue between Pondage Link and Australia Avenue (westbound)
• Holker Busway from Hill Road to Australia Avenue

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

If you're getting dropped off/picked up or catching rideshare and taxis:

• Taxi ranks are located on Herb Elliott Avenue at Park Street.
• An accessible pick-up and drop-off area will be located at the corner of Dawn Fraser Avenue and Edwin Flack Ave.
• Remember that roads will be closed within the precinct. Allow plenty of extra travel time due to the increased traffic expected in the area before and after each match.
• After the match, demand for taxis and rideshare will be high. Rideshare prices are likely to be surging. Avoid the traffic delays while roads are closed by considering catching a train or bus outside of the precinct to connect with your ride faster.
• See the Olympic Park transport map (pdf 778KB) to find your way.

Note: Easter Show infrastructure and fencing will be in place. Follow directions and signage as walking routes around the precinct have changed.

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

Sydney Olympic Park Car Parks

• The closest car park to the stadium is P1, however most other car parks are within walking distance of the stadium.
• Parking may sell out in advance, so it is essential that you pre-book parking online to guarantee a car space if you need to drive. Available until 11.59pm the night before unless sold out. An event flat rate $35 parking fee will apply.
  • Parking will be in high demand with another 15,000 people heading to a concert at neighbouring Qudos Bank Arena.
  • Car park shuttle buses will NOT be operating for this match, visit the website for more information.
  • Please note that the P6 car park will be closed due to Easter Show infrastructure.
  • 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. Plan your trip before leaving home. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com.
  • If you haven’t pre-booked, follow the variable message signs within Sydney Olympic Park to the best available casual parking.
  • If you're getting dropped off or catching rideshare, taxi ranks are located on Herb Elliott Avenue.
• For more parking information visit the Sydney Olympic Park website.

Note: Easter Show infrastructure and fencing will be in place. Follow directions and signage as walking routes around the precinct have changed.

Train Station Commuter Parking

A number of key train stations have large commuter car parks, so consider parking at a station near you then catching one of the extra trains to Olympic Park.

Stations with large car parks on the western line where you can change for a frequent direct train to Olympic Park include:

• T1 Western Line: Seven Hills, Blacktown, Emu Plains, Rooty Hill, St Marys and Penrith.

Stations with large car parks on other train lines that require one interchange by train to get to Olympic Park include:

• T1 North Shore & T9 Northern Line: Gordon, Thornleigh and Concord West.
• T2 Inner West & Leppington Line: Fairfield, Warwick Farm, Leppington and Edmonson Park.
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Sutherland and Kogarah.
• T8 Airport & South Line: Padstow, Revesby, 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 AFC Women’s Asian Cup games at Stadium Australia 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.

If you use a Transport Connect account to access Park&Ride, the boom gate will automatically open as you leave the car park so you’ll need to request a refund in your account.

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.

Pick-up and drop-off

An accessible pick-up and drop-off area will be located off at the corner of Dawn Fraser Avenue and Edwin Flack Avenue. See the Olympic Park transport map (pdf 472KB) to find your way.

Transport

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).