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Monster Truck Mania Live

Qudos Bank Arena

Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park

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Doors open daily 12:05
Show starts daily 13:00
Finishes daily 15:30

Important Travel Advice

Attendees are encouraged to plan their trip and consider all the available travel options ahead of time to avoid weeknight peak traffic.  

Trains run regularly to Olympic Park from Lidcombe and the venue is a short walk from the station. 

Please note on Sunday 26 April, buses will replace trains between Strathfield and Lidcombe due to trackwork. If you’re travelling from the city you'll need to change for buses at Rhodes to complete your trip to Olympic Park. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner

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 have to drive, carpool with your group and 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. 

Traffic may be heavier than usual on roads approaching the precinct as attendees travel to and from the show. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at 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. 

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 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. 

Please note on Sunday 26 April, buses will replace trains between Strathfield and Lidcombe due to trackwork. If you’re travelling from the city you'll need to change for buses at Rhodes to complete your trip to Olympic Park. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner

Trackwork 

Planned trackwork is taking place on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April that may affect how you travel to and from Sydney Olympic Park. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.  

  • T1 Western Line: On Sunday, trains do not run between Lidcombe and Strathfield. Trains run to a changed timetable between Penrith and Olympic Park, and between Rhodes and the City. Change at Olympic Park for: express buses to Rhodes, then change for trains towards Strathfield or the City or buses to Flemington and Homebush. Rail replacement buses do not leave from Lidcombe. Richmond trains run between Richmond and Liverpool. Change trains to continue your journey towards the City.
  • T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: On Sunday, trains do not run between Lidcombe and Strathfield. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Olympic Park, and between Rhodes or Ashfield and the City. Change at Olympic Park for: express buses to Rhodes, then change for trains towards Strathfield or the City, or buses to Flemington and Homebush. Rail replacement buses do not leave from Lidcombe. 
    Trains also run between Glenfield and the City via the Airport.
  • T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: On Sunday, trains do not run between Lidcombe and Strathfield. Trains run to a changed timetable between: Leppington and Olympic Park via Granville, Leppington and Lidcombe via Regents Park, Rhodes and the City (limited stops) or Ashfield and the City (all-stations). Change at Olympic Park for: express buses to Rhodes, then change for trains towards Strathfield or the City or buses to Flemington and Homebush. Rail replacement buses do not leave from Lidcombe. Change at Glenfield for trains to the City via the Airport.
  • T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: from Saturday 8pm to Monday 12pm, buses replace trains between Central and Bondi Junction, but do not stop at Martin Place. Trains run to a changed timetable between Cronulla, Waterfall and the City Circle, with some making extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville. Change at: Sydenham or Central for metro services to Martin Place, Central for buses to Kings Cross and Edgecliff or Town Hall for express buses to Bondi Junction.
  • T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: On Sunday, trains run to a changed timetable and reduced frequency, every 30 minutes.
  • T7 Olympic Park Line: On Sunday, trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Olympic Park and Lidcombe, continuing to Penrith or Leppington.
  • T8 Airport & South Line: On Saturday from 9am to 3pm, trains may run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Revesby and Turrella. On Sunday from 8.40am to 3pm, buses replace the all-stations trains between Wolli Creek and Revesby. Express trains continue to run but will not stop at stations between Padstow and Turrella.
  • Blue Mountains Line: On Sunday trains run between Blue Mountains Line stations and Blacktown only. Change at Penrith for express buses to Strathfield. T1 Western Line trains run between Penrith, Blacktown and Olympic Park only. Trains from Blacktown to Blue Mountains Line stations run 30 minutes later than normal.
  • South Coast Line: From Saturday 8pm to Monday 12pm, trains run to a changed timetable between South Coast Line stations and Hurstville only. T4 Illawarra Line trains run to a changed timetable between Hurstville and the City Circle. Buses replace trains between Central and Bondi Junction, but do not stop at Martin Place. Change at: Hurstville for T4 trains towards the City, Sydenham or Central for metro services to Martin Place, Central for buses to Kings Cross and Edgecliff or Town Hall for express buses to 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 travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner

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. 

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 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 trains to Lidcombe then Olympic Park. 

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 trains to Lidcombe then Olympic Park. 

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 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 the precinct as attendees travel to the show

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

Road Closures 

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 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 stadium 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. 

If you haven’t pre-booked, follow the variable message signs within Sydney Olympic Park to the best available casual parking. 

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).