Matildas – Open Air Live

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 Tallawong Station and Chatswood Station.

Metro services start from the early morning running every 10 minutes until late. Change at Epping to connect with buses to Strathfield then trains Parramatta.

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

The closest station to CommBank Stadium is Parramatta, which is within walking distance of the stadium. 

The stadium is approximately 15 minutes’ walk from the station. Exit via Darcy Street then continue on Church Street, the Riverside Walk (non-accessible route) or through Prince Alfred Square to the stadium on O'Connell Street. See the CommBank Stadium transport and walking route map (pdf 3.9MB) for more details.

Trackwork

Weeknight trackwork is taking place on Thursday 21 December on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.

• City Circle: From 10pm to 1:30am, trains run in one direction only, from Central first stop Museum. Some trains may start or end at Central, run to a changed timetable or leave from different platforms. You may need to change trains to continue your journey. The light rail runs in both directions between Circular Quay, Wynyard, Town Hall and Central.
• T1 North Shore Line: From 9:50pm to 3:30am, buses replace Central Coast & Newcastle Line trains between Hornsby and Berowra. T1 North Shore Line trains continue to run between Hornsby and Berowra, to the normal timetable.
• T8 Airport & South Line: From 10pm to 1:30am, trains start and end at Central. Change trains at Central to continue your journey.
• Central Coast & Newcastle Line: From 9:50pm to 2:30am, buses replace trains from Hornsby to Gosford. From 10:10pm to 1:30am, buses replace trains from Gosford to Hornsby. Trains run between Central and Hornsby, and between Gosford and Newcastle Interchange, some to a changed timetable.
• South Coast Line: From 9:20am to 2:15pm, buses replace trains between Port Kembla and Wollongong. Buses towards Wollongong may leave stations up to 15 minutes earlier than the normal train timetable. Trains run between Wollongong and Thirroul or Waterfall to the normal timetable.

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.

A number of buses run to and from Parramatta Interchange, which is within a 15 minute walking distance of CommBank Stadium.

From the Interchange, head down Argyle Street, Church Street, and take either the Riverside Walk or go through Prince Alfred Square to get to the stadium on O'Connell Street. See the CommBank Stadium transport and walking map (pdf 3.9MB) for more details.

Alternatively, buses leave regularly from Stand A4 at Parramatta Interchange and make stops on O’Connell Street outside the stadium. These routes include 546, 600, 601, 603, 604, 606 and 706. All bus services are accessible.

The free Parramatta CBD shuttle bus (Route 900) runs regularly in a loop of Parramatta CBD, making stops near the stadium on O’Connell Street. This service is limited and will be busy so consider walking to the stadium instead. See the Shuttle Bus Map for stop location details.

For bus service disruption information, check travel alerts or use the Trip Planner.

The closest wharf stop to CommBank Stadium is Parramatta Wharf. The stadium is approximately 15 minutes’ walk (1.2km) from the wharf.

Sydney Ferries services are very popular and may reach capacity. Keep this in mind if you’re planning on catching an F3 Parramatta River service. Use the Trip Planner and 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 light rail services run between Central Grand Concourse and Dulwich Hill from 6am to 11pm daily, and until midnight on Fridays. Use the Trip Planner to plan your trip.

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

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 Trip Planner.

Change at Central to connect with T1 Western Line trains to 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 event plan to arrive early. Traffic may be heavier than usual on roads approaching the stadium in the busy Thursday evening peak, including on Parramatta Road, Church Street, Victoria Road, James Ruse Drive and Pennant Hills Road.

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

Note, traffic changes for Parramatta Light Rail may affect how you travel through Parramatta CBD. For more information visit Parramatta Light Rail.

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 event should allow plenty of extra travel time 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
• 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.

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.

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).