polytec Stadium Gosford: How to Get There by Train, Bus and Ferry, and Where to Park (Gosford, Central Coast, NSW)

The closest station to polytec Stadium in Gosford is Gosford, about 300m from the ground, according to the stadium’s Getting Here page, and trains run to Gosford from Sydney’s CBD, the North Shore and Newcastle. If you drive, the nearest car park listed is the Gosford City car park, about 100m away.

The stadium is at the corner of Dane Drive and Central Coast Highway, and is a Central Coast Council venue operated by VenuesLive. Its web address was previously centralcoaststadium.com.au, which now redirects to polytecstadium.com.au, so you may still see it under its earlier name, Central Coast Stadium. The next home games on the stadium’s list are on Saturday 24 October, Saturday 31 October and Saturday 7 November 2026.

What is on at the stadium?

These are the events on the What’s On page through the end of 2026, as checked on 21 October 2026. ALW and ALM are the stadium’s own labels for its A-League Women and A-League Men listings. Where the page gives no start time, none is shown here.

Date	Event	Time listed
Saturday 24 October	ALW CCM v Canberra United	Not listed
Saturday 31 October	ALW CCM v Adelaide United	Not listed
Saturday 7 November	ALW CCM v Newcastle Jets	2:30pm
Saturday 14 November	ALW CCM v Perth Glory	Not listed
Saturday 21 November	Round 5 ALM CCM v Perth Glory	4:00pm
Saturday 28 November	Round 6 ALM CCM v Auckland FC	6:40pm
Saturday 12 December	Round 8 ALM CCM v Brisbane Roar	4:00pm
Sunday 13 December	ALW CCM v Brisbane Roar	Not listed
Saturday 19 December	Carols in the Stadium	4:00pm
Thursday 31 December	NYE Double Header, CCM v Melbourne City	6:00pm

The stadium also lists fixtures into 2027, including a rugby union game, Springboks v Flying Fijians, on Saturday 18 September 2027. Check the page for the kick-off time before you leave, because it can change.

How do I get there by train?

The stadium says trains run regularly to Gosford on the Central Coast and Newcastle line, within walking distance of the ground. Gosford station is about 300m away, with regular services to and from Sydney’s CBD, the North Shore and Newcastle. For trackwork alerts, the stadium points to transportnsw.info.

On public transport you need an Opal card or a contactless payment card or device to travel to and from the event. The stadium suggests registering your details through the Opal website or app ahead of time, and says staff will be in place around transport hubs and the stadium to manage crowds arriving and leaving.

Can I catch a bus or ferry?

Bus services operate from all over the Central Coast. The stadium gives Busways on (02) 4368 2277 or 1300 69 2929 and suggests planning your trip at transportnsw.info.

For ferries, the nearby stops it lists are Woy Woy, Ettalong, Daviston and Patonga. Details of getting the ferry to the venue are on centralcoastferries.com.au or through FantaSea Cruising.

Where can I park?

The stadium lists three car park options near the ground:

• Gosford City car park (P1): about 100m away. The stadium says hourly fees apply Monday to Friday and a $13 flat rate applies on Saturday and Sunday.
• Gosford station car park (P2): about 300m away, with access by Opal card together with any valid train journey.
• Central Coast Leagues Club: parking at a charge. The stadium page does not say how much.

The stadium says no parking locations exist near the ground in Wilhemnina Street, Alfred Higgs Place, George Street or under the Brian McGowan Bridge. It advises people not to park on footpaths and nature strips, to avoid fines, and to use designated parking areas only. A note on the page also says that on event days a parking lot it mentions in the driving directions is closed to the public, and that you will need to find alternative parking in Gosford City or in the parking stations it lists.

What does the Gosford City car park cost on game day?

The stadium’s $13 flat rate for weekends does not match the council’s current page. Central Coast Council runs the car park, and its parking page, checked on 20 October 2026, lists a $10.00 flat fee per vehicle on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, and a $14.30 flat fee for special event parking on those days. Because the council is the operator, treat its figures as the current ones and check the signs on the day. Our Gosford City Car Park fees and hours guide has the full table.

The council lists Saturday hours of 7.30am to 3pm for the car park and says it opens for special events in addition to its standard hours, with event hours advertised at the entry on the day. It does not say whether a particular match counts as a special event, so check the entry sign before you leave your car.

The other car park option is the Transport for NSW Park&Ride on Showground Road, which ties free parking to a public transport trip. The stadium page does not name the operator of its station car park, so see our Gosford Park&Ride guide for how that car park works.

What if I am driving from Sydney or Newcastle?

The stadium’s directions are these:

• From Sydney, head north on the Sydney Newcastle Freeway for about 45km, which it puts at around 45 minutes.
• From Newcastle, head south on the Sydney Newcastle Freeway for about 50km, around 45 to 50 minutes.
• Take the Gosford/Woy Woy exit onto the Central Coast Highway, and follow it down into Gosford for about 8 minutes, staying on the main road.
• You will come to Brian McGowan Bridge. Cross it and the stadium is on your left.

The stadium advises fans to allow extra travel time because traffic will be heavier than usual, and points to livetraffic.com for real-time updates. Its page does not mention any road closures around Dane Drive for the 2026 games.

Quick plan by how you are travelling

• From Sydney or Newcastle by train: catch a Central Coast and Newcastle line service to Gosford, then walk about 300m to the stadium. Check trackwork on transportnsw.info before you go.
• From elsewhere on the Central Coast by bus: phone Busways or plan the trip in the Transport for NSW Trip Planner, which the stadium links from its Getting Here page.
• By ferry: use the Woy Woy, Ettalong, Daviston or Patonga stops and check the ferry operators’ pages for the trip to the venue.
• By car: aim for the Gosford City car park, about 100m away, and have a back-up in mind, because the stadium says to expect heavier traffic than usual.
• By bike: use the cycle ways from Woy Woy and Erina and lock up at either entry point.

The stadium also says you can check real-time capacity indicators when planning your trip or boarding services, and asks fans to be patient in queues and follow the directions of staff on site.

Are there taxis and bike racks?

Taxi ranks are at the Central Coast Leagues Club and at Gosford station on William Street. You can book on 131 008. The stadium says it is accessible by bike, with cycle ways running from Woy Woy and Erina to the stadium, and bike racks at both entry points.

Sources

• polytec Stadium — Getting Here (checked 21 October 2026)
• polytec Stadium — What’s On (checked 21 October 2026)
• Central Coast Council — Parking (Gosford City Car Park) (checked 20 October 2026)

Featured image: Gosford Leagues Club Park (photo: JaredMcKenzie / CC0) (text added)

OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with polytec Stadium, VenuesLive, Central Coast Council or Transport for NSW. Fixtures, times and parking conditions can change; check the official pages above before you travel.