A-League Men: Newcastle Jets v Wellington Phoenix

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. 

Be aware of major trackwork on the T1 North Shore, T9 Northern and Central Coast & Newcastle Line. Change at Chatswood for trains to Hornsby then replacement buses to Broadmeadow. 

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

The closest station to the stadium is Broadmeadow on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line. Please note however that trackwork is taking place with buses replace trains to and from Broadmeadow:

• Buses replace trains between Hornsby and Newcastle Interchange on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line.  
• Buses also replace trains between Scone Dungog and Newcastle Interchange on the Hunter Line.  
• T1 North Shore Line, buses replace trains between Berowra and Hornsby.
• T9 Northern Line, buses replace trains between Hornsby and Strathfield.
• You’ll need to catch rail replacement buses to get to and from the stadium. Allow extra time and plan your trip using the Trip Planner. 

Trackwork

Planned trackwork is taking place on Saturday 31 October on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner. 

• T1 North Shore Line: Buses replace trains between Berowra and Hornsby. Trains run between Hornsby and the City, some to a changed timetable. Buses also replace T9 Northern and Central Coast & Newcastle Line trains.
• T1 Western Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. Penrith trains make extra stops at all stations between Lidcombe and Ashfield. Richmond trains run between Richmond and Liverpool. You may need to change trains at Parramatta to continue your journey.  From 4pm to 1.30am, some trains run between Penrith or Richmond and Olympic Park.
• T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: Inner West trains do not run. T1 Western and T2 Leppington trains make extra stops. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and T1 North Shore Line stations via Granville or Regents Park, stopping at all stations between Ashfield and Central. T1 Western Line trains make extra stops at all stations between Lidcombe and Ashfield.  You will need to change trains if travelling to Museum, St James or Circular Quay. From 4pm to 1.30am, some trains run between Leppington or Liverpool and Olympic Park.
• T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: Inner West trains do not run. T1 Western and T2 Leppington trains make extra stops. Trains run between Leppington and T1 North Shore Line stations via Regents Park, stopping at all stations between Ashfield and Central. T1 Western Line trains make extra stops at all stations between Lidcombe and Ashfield. You will need to change trains if travelling to Museum, St James or Circular Quay. From 4pm to 10pm, some trains run between Liverpool and Olympic Park via Regents Park.
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: From 6.30am to 12.20pm, trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. Some trains start or end at Hurstville or Sutherland. You may need to change trains to continue your journey. Trains may leave from different platforms, please check indicator screens before boarding.
• T5 Cumberland Line: Some trains run to a changed timetable. Extra trains run between Richmond and Liverpool.
• T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and reduced frequency, every 30 minutes. From 4pm to 1.30am, trains run between Bankstown and North Sydney, to a changed timetable.
• T7 Olympic Park Line: From 4pm to 1.30am, trains run to a changed timetable between Olympic Park and Lidcombe, continuing to Penrith, Richmond or Leppington.
• T9 Northern Line: Buses replace trains between Hornsby and Strathfield. Trains run to a changed timetable between Strathfield and the City. Use metro services run between Epping and the City.
• Blue Mountains Line: Trains run to a changed timetable between Blue Mountains Line stations and Blacktown only. Use T1 Western Line trains between Blacktown and Central. Trains from Blacktown to Blue Mountains Line stations run 30 minutes later than the normal timetable. Bathurst trains continue to run between Bathurst and Lithgow or Central. If travelling to Lithgow to connect with a NSW TrainLink Regional Coach, call 132 232 before travelling to confirm departure times.
• Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Buses replace trains between Newcastle Interchange and Hornsby. T1 North Shore Line trains run between Hornsby and the City, some to a changed timetable. Buses also replace trains on the T9 Northern and Hunter lines.
• Hunter Line: Buses replace trains between Scone, Dungog and Newcastle Interchange. Limited express buses also run between some Hunter Line stations and Hornsby. Buses also replace trains on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line. 
• South Coast Line: From 6.30am to 12.20pm, some trains make extra stops between Sutherland and Hurstville.

Trackwork is carried out on an ongoing basis to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the Sydney Trains network. For the latest information, check trackwork and travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

The closest bus stops to McDonald Jones Stadium are on Turton Road and Lambton Road. Regular routes 13, 23, 25, 26 and 27 run towards the stadium. Check Newcastle Transport for more bus network information.  

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

Ferries run between Stockton and Queens Wharf approximately every 20 minutes.   

At Queens Wharf, change for a light rail service to Newcastle Interchange then connect with a replacement bus to Broadmeadow. Alternatively, from King Street near Perkins Street, you can catch a route 13 bus to Lambton Road to get within short walking distance of the stadium.  

Visit Newcastle Transport for ferry, bus and light rail information. For ferry service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Newcastle Light Rail services run from 5am to 1am daily between Newcastle Interchange in Wickham and Pacific Park in Newcastle East. With six convenient stops, it’s easy to get around Newcastle’s city centre and connect with train, bus and ferry services.  

Catch a light rail service to Newcastle Interchange and change for a replacement bus to Broadmeadow, where the stadium is within short walking distance. 

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 the stadium as fans travel to and from the match. Carpool with your group and allow extra travel time on roads including Turton Road and Griffiths Road.  

For passenger drop-offs, use the allocated 10-minute loading zone in the McDonald Jones Stadium car park. Entry is via the driveway off Turton Road.  

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

McDonald Jones Stadium's taxi and rideshare pick-up/drop-off point is located at Young Road, Broadmeadow.   

Taxis can be accessed after the event by following the signs to Young Road. For further information please contact Newcastle Taxis on 13 33 00.  

Pre-paid parking on game days and major events is available only for vehicles with a pre-paid parking ticket. Pre-paid parking tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster online, by phone or by visiting Ticketmaster box office at McDonald Jones Stadium. Visit Ticketmaster – McDonald Jones Stadium.  

Disabled parking areas have been designated in close proximity to each of McDonald Jones Stadiums accessible entries. To purchase a Mobility parking please phone Ticketmaster on 136 100 or visit the Ticketmaster box office at McDonald Jones Stadium.   

Drop-off zone: use the allocated 10-minute loading zone in the McDonald Jones Stadium car park. Entry is via the driveway off Turton Road. 

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).