NBL Championship Game 5: Sydney Kings v Adelaide 36ers

Match ticket entitlements 

Valid pre-purchased tickets to the 2026 NBL Championship Game 5 on Sunday 5 April only at Qudos Bank Arena include travel to and from 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 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 2026 NBL Championship Game 5 on Sunday 5 April 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.

M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Planned Trackwork – Easter long weekend Friday to Monday inclusive

• Metro services do not run between Tallawong and Sydenham.
• Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only.
• For travel to and from Waterloo use local buses or trains from Redfern.
• Use trains between Epping or Chatswood, the City and Sydenham 

Change at Central or Epping for a train 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.

Additional trains will run for the Sydney Royal Easter Show that fans can utilise to get to and from the game. 

Trackwork

Planned trackwork is taking place on Sunday 5 April on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.

• M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line: Metro services do not run between Tallawong and Sydenham. Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only. For travel to and from Waterloo use local buses or trains from Redfern. Use trains between Epping or Chatswood, the City and Sydenham
• T1 North Shore Line: Sydney Metro trackwork may affect how you travel.
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Buses replace trains between Waterfall and Sutherland, and between Central and Bondi Junction. Trains run to a changed timetable between Cronulla, Sutherland and the City Circle, 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. Replacement buses do not leave from Martin Place. Local buses leave from nearby bus stops, or you can walk to Wynyard Station for trains to T4 Illawarra Line stations. Sydney Metro trackwork may also affect how you travel.
• T8 Airport & South Line: Trains between Sydenham and the City Circle run to a changed timetable. Most trains via the Airport run to the normal timetable.
• T9 Northern Line: Sydney Metro trackwork may affect how you travel.
• Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Sydney Metro trackwork may affect how you travel.
• South Coast Line: Buses replace trains between Dapto, Port Kembla and Sutherland, and between Central and Bondi Junction. Trains run between Bomaderry, Kiama and Dapto, some to a changed timetable. T4 Illawarra Line trains run to a changed timetable between Sutherland and the City Circle. Change at: Central for buses to Kings Cross and Edgecliff or Town Hall for express buses to Bondi Junction. Replacement buses do not leave from Martin Place. Local buses leave from nearby bus stops, or you can walk to Wynyard Station for trains to T4 Illawarra Line stations. Metro services do not run between Sydenham and Tallawong

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.

Bus Diversions 

From 4am Thursday 2 April to 4am Tuesday 14 April buses in Olympic Park will be using different stops and routes while roads are closed in the precinct for the Sydney Royal Easter Show.   

Stops on Park Street at Olympic Park Station and on Dawn Fraser Avenue will be closed.    

• Routes 525 and 526 in both directions will use alternative stops on Edwin Flack Avenue and a temporary stop on Dawn Fraser Avenue at Park St near the train station (Stop ID 212799).
• Routes 533 and N81 in both directions will use a temporary stop on Dawn Fraser Avenue at Park Street near the train station (Stop ID 212799). 

Allow extra time and check signs at stops for alternate stop locations. 

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 express trains to Olympic Park. Alternatively, catch a train to Lidcombe to connect with Olympic Park sprint services. 

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 express trains to Olympic Park. Alternatively, catch a train to Lidcombe to connect with Olympic Park sprint services. 

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.

Heavy traffic is expected on roads approaching the precinct while the Easter Show is on. Travel with your group and allow plenty of extra travel time on the M4, Parramatta Road, Homebush Bay Drive and Concord Road. 

Consider catching public transport or parking at a nearby station commuter carpark and continuing your trip by train to Olympic Park to avoid traffic and car park delays. 

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 

Road closures and changes to parklands will be in place within the Sydney Olympic Park Precinct before, during and after the Easter Show for event set up and pack down. 

Check out the Sydney Olympic Park Authority interactive map for more details. For detailed closure and access changes in the precinct see the Olympic Park Community page. 

Monday 9 March at 1.30am to Tuesday 21 April at 1.30am:  

• Olympic Boulevard 100m north of Dawn Fraser Avenue adjacent to Cathy Freeman Park amenities, to 200m south of Edwin Flack Avenue outside Qudos Bank Arena. 

Thursday 19 March at 1.30am to Tuesday 21 April at 1.30am:  

• Australia Avenue from Murray Rose Avenue to Kevin Coombs Avenue.
• Showground Road from Murray Rose Avenue to Grand Parade.
• Grand Parade from Olympic Boulevard to Australia Avenue. 

Thursday 2 April at 1.30am to Tuesday 14 April at 4am:  

• Kevin Coombs Avenue from Australia Avenue to Pondage Link.
• Marjorie Jackson Parkway from Wentworth Common Carpark to Australia Avenue.
• No right turn available onto Holker Busway from Marjorie Jackson Parkway.
• No left turn available from Holker Busway onto Marjorie Jackson Parkway.
• Olympic Boulevard from Kevin Coombs Avenue to Sarah Durack Avenue.
• Showground Road from Murray Rose Avenue to Dawn Fraser Avenue.
• Murray Rose Avenue from Showground Road to Gate 15 and Park Street.
• Dawn Fraser Avenue from Edwin Flack Avenue to Showground Road (accessible drop-off/pick-up and Show drop-off/pick-up – Edwin Flack Avenue to Fig Grove).
• Dawn Fraser Avenue from Showground Road to Park Street.
• Dawn Fraser Avenue from Park Street to Australia Avenue (eastbound only).
• Park Street from Dawn Fraser Avenue to Herb Elliott Avenue (northbound only).
• Murray Rose Avenue from Park Street to the west side of the entrance or carpark P6D.
• Australia Avenue from Dawn Fraser Avenue to Murray Rose Avenue.
• Shirley Strickland Avenue from Rod Laver Drive to Olympic Boulevard.
• Shirley Strickland Avenue from Olympic Boulevard to the M4 Exit (P4 car park).
• Rod Laver Drive from Shirley Strickland Avenue to the Tennis Centre.
• Shane Gould Avenue at P2A Car Park. (eastern direction).

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.
• An accessible pick-up and drop-off area will be located at the corner of Dawn Fraser Avenue and Edwin Flack Avenue.
• Remember that roads will be closed within the precinct. Allow 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.

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 Qudos Bank Arena is P1. 

Please note that P5 & P6 car parks are closed due to infrastructure in place for the Easter Show.    

Visit Sydney Olympic Park – Parking to secure your parking space ahead of the event, available until 23:59 the night before unless sold out prior. 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 event 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. 

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 2026 NBL Championship Game 5 on Sunday 5 April 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.

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).