Constellation Cup

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 Afterpay Arena (formerly 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.

Be aware that planned weekend trackwork may affect how you travel to and from the event: 

• Trains will not run on the City Circle, or between Central and Wynyard.  
• Buses replace Inner West trains between Strathfield and Central. Express trains continue to run.

Trackwork

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

• City Circle: Trains do not run on the City Circle, or between Central and Wynyard. For travel in the City use T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line trains, metro, light rail, local buses or walk. Trackwork also affects trains on other lines
• T1 North Shore Line: Trains run to a changed timetable between Hornsby and Wynyard only, due to City Circle trackwork. Use metro services between Chatswood and the City or change at Wynyard for light rail or local bus services. Trains do not run between Wynyard and Central, or on the City Circle. From 7.30am to 8pm, buses replace trains between Hornsby and Gordon. Trains run to a changed timetable between Gordon and Wynyard only.
• T1 Western Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between: Richmond and Liverpool. You may need to change trains at Parramatta to continue your journey; and Penrith and Central, platforms 1-14 only, making extra stops at Homebush, Flemington and Burwood. City Circle trackwork may also affect how you travel.
• T2 Leppington & 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 Olympic Park via Granville. City Circle 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 Liverpool and Bankstown. Buses replace T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line trains between Bankstown and Lidcombe. City Circle 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. City Circle trackwork may also affect how you travel.
• T5 Cumberland Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Richmond and Liverpool, and between Schofields and Leppington.
• T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: Buses replace trains between Bankstown and Lidcombe. Trains run between Liverpool and Bankstown, and between Lidcombe and the City.  
• T7 Olympic Park Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Olympic Park and Lidcombe, with some trains continuing to Leppington.  
• T8 Airport & South Line: Most trains run to a changed timetable between Macarthur and Sydenham, or between Revesby and Central via the Airport, due to City Circle trackwork. Change at Revesby for trains to Central via the Airport, or at Sydenham for metro services to the City and T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line 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. T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line trains run between Sydenham and Bondi Junction, making extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville. City Circle trackwork may also affect how you travel.
• T9 Northern Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Berowra and Central, platforms 1-14, and between Hornsby and Epping. Use metro services between Epping and the City. City Circle trackwork may also affect how you travel.
• Blue Mountains Line: Trains may run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Strathfield and Central. Trackwork on the City Circle may also affect how you travel. From 12.40am to 6am, most trains run between Blue Mountain Line stations and Blacktown only due to trackwork between Olympic Park and Central. Change at Blacktown to continue your journey.  
• Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Trains may run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Strathfield and Central. Trackwork on the City Circle may also affect how you travel. From 12.40am to 5am, buses replace all trains between Strathfield and Central. Trains run to a changed timetable between Central Coast & Newcastle Line stations and Strathfield only. Use metro services between Epping and the City.
• South Coast Line: Trains run to a changed timetable between South Coast Line stations and Sydenham only. Change at Sydenham for T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line trains or metro services to continue your journey. City Circle trackwork may also affect how you travel. 

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 route buses run towards Olympic Park:

• Route 525 runs between Parramatta and Lidcombe. Connect with trains to continue your trip to Olympic Park. 
• 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 Afterpay Arena (formerly 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.

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 Lidcombe then 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 may be heavier than usual on roads approaching Sydney Olympic Park as attendees travel to and from the match. 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 match 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.

Road Closures

Sydney Olympic Park Authority may 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.

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 match.

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 match. A flat rate $40 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.

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).