Sydney Super Cup: Chelsea F.C. v Western Sydney Wanderers
Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park
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Gates Open
18:15
Kick-off 19:45
Full Time 21:40
Important Travel Advice
With thousands of football fans expected ticketholders are urged to leave the car at home and catch public transport to avoid getting caught in weeknight peak traffic delays.
Transport:
- Travel on all modes of public transport is included in your match ticket, simply show your ticket to transport staff when boarding services.
- Express trains will run frequently from Central to Olympic Park, with frequent return services after the match. Trains will also run regularly between Lidcombe and Olympic Park. From Olympic Park station, the stadium is a short 10-minute walk away.
- A number of regular route buses also run to Olympic Park. Please note major event buses will NOT be in operation for this game.
- Arrive early to enjoy the pre-event atmosphere in the precinct. Local cafes and restaurants will be open, and Fig Grove opposite the stadium will be a hub of food-trucks and entertainment.
Plan your trip using the Trip Planner or free Opal Travel app.
Driving:
- If you need to drive, pre-booked parking is recommended. Pre-book online ahead of time to secure a space. A flat rate $35 parking fee will apply.
- If you have pre-booked parking, follow the directions of staff and have your parking ticket ready to show at the car park entry. If you haven't pre-booked, follow directional signs in the park to the nearest available space, or consider parking at a nearby station commuter carpark and continuing your trip by train or bus to Olympic Park, at no extra cost.
- Be aware that when leaving after the match, traffic will be heavy as everyone will be leaving at the same time, so expect to allow up to an hour additional travel time exiting car parks.
- Carpool with your group and allow plenty of extra travel time as traffic will be heavy during the busy evening peak. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com.
- If you're getting dropped off/picked up or catching rideshare and taxis, taxi ranks are located on Herb Elliott Ave near Park St. Demand for taxis and rideshare will be high and 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.
Match Ticket entitlements
Valid pre-purchased tickets to Chelsea F.C. v Western Sydney Wanderers game at Accor Stadium on Tuesday 28 July include travel to and from Sydney Olympic Park on the following public transport services – just show your event ticket to Transport staff when boarding services:
- 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 - Note: Major Event Buses will NOT be in operation for this game.
- 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.
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 Chelsea F.C. v Western Sydney Wanderers 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 in both directions between Tallawong, Chatswood and Sydenham. Metro services start running from early morning until late at night.
Change at Central to connect with express trains running to Olympic Park.
Trackwork – evening (time TBC)
M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line: Metro services will not run. Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only. Use trains between Epping or Chatswood and Sydenham
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.
Express trains to Olympic Park and regular services to Lidcombe will run frequently before and after the match to get you there and home again.
Travel on trains is included in your game ticket, simply show your ticket to staff when boarding services.
Getting there
- From Central: special express trains will run every 7 to 8 minutes from 3:30 pm stopping at Redfern, Strathfield then Olympic Park.
- Trains also run regularly to Lidcombe where you can head to Platform Zero for a direct train to Olympic Park, running every 10 minutes until late.
Getting Home
- To Central: express trains will leave Olympic Park every 10 minutes from 9.30pm to 12.30am, stopping at Strathfield, Redfern then Central.
- Trains also run regularly to Lidcombe where you can connect with trains home.
Trackwork
Planned trackwork and service alerts are taking place on Tuesday 28 July on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.
Evening trackwork
M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line: Metro services will not run. Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only. Use trains between Epping or Chatswood and Sydenham
T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Buses replace trains between Cronulla, Sutherland and Hurstville.
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 between Parramatta and Lidcombe via Newington – change at Lidcombe for trains to Olympic Park.
- Route 526 runs from the Sydney Olympic Park Ferry Wharf to Olympic Park
- Route 533 runs from Sydney Olympic Park to Chatswood via Rhodes & North Ryde
Please note that Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses will NOT be in operation for this game.
Bus Diversions
Some buses may be diverting while roads are closed, more information will be available closer to the event.
For bus service disruption information check travel alerts or use the Trip Planner.
The closest wharf to Accor Stadium 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 in Sydney Olympic Park on game night, significant delays are expected on roads approaching the precinct during the already busy evening peak.
- Pre-book parking online ahead of time to secure a space, available until 11.59pm the night before the match unless sold out prior. A flat rate $35 parking fee will apply.
- If you have pre-booked, follow directions of staff and have your parking ticket ready to show at the car park entry. If you haven't pre-booked follow the directional signs to the nearest available parking. Alternatively, consider parking at a nearby station commuter carpark and continuing your trip by train to Olympic Park.
- Carpool with your group and allow plenty of extra travel time as significant traffic delays are expected on roads approaching the precinct and entering car parks, particularly during the busy weeknight peak. Plan your trip before leaving home. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com.
- If you're getting dropped off or catching rideshare, taxi ranks are located on Herb Elliott Avenue.
Road Closures
Sydney Olympic Park Authority will close local roads in the precinct and traffic congestion is expected before and after the match. 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.
Sydney Olympic Park Car Parks
- Pre-book online ahead of time to secure a space, available until 11.59pm the night before the match unless sold out prior. A flat rate $35 parking fee will apply.
- If you have pre-booked, follow directions of staff and have your parking ticket ready to show at the car park entry. If you haven't pre-booked follow the directional signs to the nearest available parking. Alternatively, consider parking at a nearby station commuter carpark and continuing your trip by train to Olympic Park.
- Visit Sydney Olympic Park Parking for updates.
- After the match, traffic will be heavy as everyone leaves at the same time. Expect to allow up to an hour additional travel time exiting car parks.
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 Chelsea F.C. v Western Sydney Wanderers 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 Ave and Edwin Flack Blvd. See our Sydney 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).