A CAPCITYy crowd of more than 80,000 fans is expected to converge on Accor Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park this Sunday October 6 to back their teams in the NRL and NRLW Grand Finals.
Penrith Panthers will take on Melbourne Storm in the NRL showpiece, while Sydney Roosters will take on Cronulla Sharks in the NRLW grand final.
Fans are being urged to use public transport to get to and from the game, with Transport for NSW Coordinator-General Howard Collins saying supporters have multiple options across the city.
“Public transport will be the best option for those lucky enough to be going to the game, so leave the car at home and let us take you there,” Mr Collins said.
“There will be plenty of trains and major event buses running to and from Sydney Olympic Park to get supporters to the game and home afterwards.
“Don’t forget that travel on all modes of public transport is included in your ticket to the final – you just need to show your ticket to transport staff when getting on board.”
Extra express trains will run from Central and Western Line stations to Olympic Park from early afternoon on Sunday, some starting from Penrith, with return services running frequently after the match. There will also be frequent trains between Lidcombe and Olympic Park until late.
Sydney Olympic Park major event buses will run every 5 to 20 minutes between 1.35pm and 6.15pm, depending on the route. Buses will run frequently after full-time to get passengers home – last services will leave Sydney Olympic Park by 11pm.
“With a whole afternoon’s worth of games and pre-match entertainment, fans should aim to arrive early and soak up the atmosphere across the Olympic Park precinct,” Mr Collins said.
“Stadium gates open at 1pm, followed by the State Championships Grand Final at 1.20pm. The NRLW Grand Final kick-off is at 3.55pm while the NRL Grand Final kick-off is at 7.30pm
“Fans who have to drive need to pre-book parking online before Sunday and consider carpooling - with traffic expected to be heavy and local road closures in place.
“There’s also the option, for fans who are driving, to park at a commuter car park and continue their trip to Olympic Park by train.”
Spectators are reminded that the T3 Bankstown Line is now closed between Sydenham and Bankstown to prepare for Metro conversion work.
Fans can utilise the Southwest Link bus services between Sydenham and Bankstown stations to connect with trains to Olympic Park from Sydenham or alternatively, connect with a major event bus to Olympic Park on Route 4 from Campsie, Route 6 from Bankstown or Route 7 from Wiley Park.
Meanwhile essential trackwork is taking place on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line and the T8 Airport & South Line that may affect your route to the game.
Pre-game entertainment starts at 6.30pm ahead of the men’s NRL Grand Final kick-off at 7.30pm, with full time about 9.30pm.
For more information on additional public transport services for the event and to plan your trip, visit www.ransportnsw.info.
For real-time updates on roads and traffic conditions, visit www.livetraffic.com
