Rugby League World Cup – CommBank Stadium

Match Ticket Entitlements 

Valid pre-purchased tickets to Rugby League World Cup 2026 games at CommBank Stadium include travel to and from CommBank Stadium 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 Metro services
• Sydney metropolitan and outer metropolitan buses
• 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 Rugby League World Cup games at CommBank Stadium 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 between Tallawong, Chatswood and Sydenham from early morning until late. 

Change at Chatswood or Central for a train service to Parramatta. Alternatively change at Epping for a bus, or for a train service to Strathfield to connect with trains to Parramatta.  

From Parramatta you can connect with light rail services from Parramatta Square to Prince Alfred Square stop and walk to CommBank Stadium via Victoria Road. See the CommBank Stadium transport and walking route map (pdf 3.9MB) for more details. 

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

The closest station to CommBank Stadium is Parramatta.  

From Parramatta you can connect with light rail services from Parramatta Square to Prince Alfred Square stop and walk to CommBank Stadium via Victoria Road. Alternatively it's a 15-minute walk from the station via Church Street and Victoria Road. See the CommBank Stadium transport and walking route map (pdf 3.9MB) to find your way. 

For attendees travelling to the game on Friday 23 October, please be aware that trackwork on the City Circle may impact your travel. Trains do not run on the City Circle or between Wynyard and Central. Use metro, light rail or local buses to continue your journey. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Trackwork  

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

• Detailed trackwork information will be available closer to the date.

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 

A number of buses run to and from Parramatta Interchange, where you can connect with light rail services from Parramatta Square to Prince Alfred Square stop and walk to CommBank Stadium via Victoria Road. Alternatively, it's a 15-minute walk from the station via Church Street and Victoria Road. See the CommBank Stadium transport and walking route map (pdf 270KB) to find your way. 

Route 52 between Parramatta and the City via West Ryde makes stops on Victoria Rd a short walk from the stadium. 

Alternatively, buses leave regularly from Stand A4 at Parramatta Interchange and make stops on O’Connell Street outside the stadium. These routes include 600, 601, 603, 604, 606 and 706. All bus services are accessible. 

Bus diversions

Roads around the stadium will close after the game from 9.50pm to 10.20pm nightly to allow crowds to safely leave the precinct. Bus stops outside the stadium will be closed and buses will use different stops nearby. Check signs and follow directions of staff.

The following bus stops will be closed and routes 549, 550, 600, 601 and 606 will be diverting while the road closures are in place. See the CommBank Stadium road closure map (pdf 270KB) for more details and alternative bus stop locations: 

• Parramatta Leagues Club, O'Connell St (2150150) – alternative stop O'Connell St opp Harold St (215142) for services towards the Hills, North Rocks, Epping and Macquarie Park.
• Parramatta North Public School, Albert St (2151210) and Our Lady of Mercy College, O'Connell St (2150152) – alternative stop O'Connell St at Fennell St (2150151) for services towards Parramatta Station
• Victoria Rd opp Prince Alfred Square (2150108) – alternative stop All Saints' Anglican Church, Victoria Rd (215088) for services towards Parramatta Station
• Prince Alfred Square, Victoria Rd (2150110) – alternative stop O'Connell St opp Harold St (215142) for services towards the Hills, North Rocks, Epping and Macquarie Park

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

The closest wharf to CommBank Stadium is Parramatta Wharf.

From the wharf, walk to the Robin Thomas light rail stop via the riverside and Argus Lane to connect with services to Prince Alfred Square to get within walking distance of CommBank Stadium. 

F3 Parramatta River services run regularly to Parramatta but services are 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.

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.

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. 

The closest light rail stop to CommBank Stadium is Prince Alfred Square. Alight at Prince Alfred Square and continue on foot via Victoria Road to the stadium. See the CommBank Stadium transport and walking route map (pdf 3.9MB) to find your way. 

Partial line closure - Fri 23 Oct:

On Friday 23 October, light rail services will not run between Parramatta Square and Westmead from 5pm to 11.30pm while roads are closed for the Parramatta Lanes Festival. Buses will replace services during this time. Parramatta CBD will be busier than usual so allow extra travel time.

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.  

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 to connect with T1 Western Line trains towards Parramatta to get within walking distance of the stadium.

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 Trip Planner.

Change at Central to connect with T1 Western Line trains towards Parramatta to get within walking distance of the stadium.

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

If you’re driving to the game, plan to arrive early as car parks in the area are expected to be in high demand. Traffic will be heavier than usual on roads approaching the stadium, particularly busy evening peak periods. Allow extra travel time on roads including Parramatta Road, Church Street, Victoria Road, James Ruse Drive and Pennant Hills Road. 

On Friday 23 Oct Parramatta CBD will be busier than usual as thousands of people attend the annual Parramatta Lanes festival. Roads will be closed and light rail services will not run between Parramatta and Westmead from 5pm to 11.30pm. 

Motorists should also exercise caution as pedestrian activity will be high on roads between Parramatta Interchange and the stadium.  

Drivers are reminded that light rail services are running through Parramatta CBD. Trams can’t stop quickly or easily – so exercise extra caution when driving in the area.  

Road closures 

Roads around the stadium will close from 9.50pm to 10.20pm nightly to allow crowds to safely leave the venue. Roads will re-open once crowds have cleared the area. 

• O’Connell Street from Grose Street to George Street
• Ross Street from O’Connell Street to Trott Street
• Victoria Road from O’Connell Street to Villiers Street 

While closures are in place motorists are encouraged to avoid driving through Parramatta CBD and detour around the closures via Grose Street, Brickfield Street, Victoria Road and Wilde Avenue in both directions. See our road closure and transport map (pdf 270KB) for more details. 

Roads on approach to the stadium may be temporarily closed as crowds make their way to the game. 

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

A taxi rank is located on the eastern side of Villiers Street between Ross Street and Victoria Road.

Note: O’Connell Street is a no-stopping zone. Taxis or any other vehicles are not permitted to drop off or pick up any passengers at any time.

Attendees who are being picked up or dropped off are encouraged to pre-plan a location away from the stadium to avoid traffic delays.

For details of taxi networks servicing the Sydney area, visit transport operators.

Parramatta car parks

Fans driving to the game should allow plenty of extra travel as parking is expected to be in high demand.  

The following car parks are within walking distance of the stadium. There's no public parking available on-site at CommBank Stadium on game days:  

• Eat Street Car Park, entry via George Street * NOTE car park will be closed on 23 October due to the Parramatta Lanes Festival event. 
• Justice Precinct Car Park, entry via Hunter Street
• Parramatta Station Car Park, entry via Wentworth Street
• Parramatta Leagues Club, O’Connell Street at Eels Place: Note pricing for the car park is dependent on if you are a Leagues Club Member (not a Football Club Member). Visit Parra Leagues Club for more info. 

Visit City of Parramatta – Parking for more information on available parking locations and current promotions

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 Rugby League World Cup games at CommBank Stadium 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. 

Attendees with mobility impairments or accessibility requirements can catch one of the regular route bus services that leave from bus stand A4 at Parramatta Interchange and make stops on O’Connell Street outside the stadium, including routes 600, 601, 603, 604, 606 and 706.

L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line light rail services are also accessible.

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).