McDonald Jones Stadium Parking and Getting There: Free Shuttles, Broadmeadow Station and What You Can Bring (Newcastle, NSW)

Parking at McDonald Jones Stadium is not first come, first served: for Newcastle Knights and Newcastle Jets home games, general and mobility parking are sold through Ticketmaster while availability lasts, and for concerts the stadium tells you to read the page for the specific event. The stadium is at 294 Turton Road, Broadmeadow, and its capacity is up to 30,000.

This guide pulls together the stadium’s own Getting Here page, its FAQ, Conditions of Entry and Ticketing page, and Newcastle Transport’s stadium shuttle page. For specific shows we have separate guides, including Robbie Williams on 17 November and Guns N’ Roses on 8 December.

Where can I park at McDonald Jones Stadium?

It depends on the type of event, according to the stadium:

Event	Parking
Newcastle Knights and Newcastle Jets home games	General parking and mobility parking can be purchased through Ticketmaster while availability lasts
Knights games, 2026 season	2026 season parking passes for the NRL, including mobility parking, are exhausted; limited match-day parking is released through Ticketmaster on the Monday before each event
Other major events	Parking is available through Ticketmaster
Concerts and special major events	The stadium says to read the page for the specific event, because venue access, mobility drop-off points and parking options may have changed
Weekday functions on non-event days	Parking is free of charge; guests at a meeting or function can use the outdoor parking free

All parking is subject to availability, and the stadium’s pages do not publish a price or the number of spaces. For recent concerts, Transport for NSW has said there is no general parking at the stadium and has pointed fans to free event parking at Newcastle Entertainment Centre with a Park & Ride shuttle, so the concert rules can differ from match days.

Where do I get dropped off?

For sporting events, the stadium says a 10-minute loading zone is available for dropping off patrons in the stadium car park, reached by the North driveway near the Knights Supporter Store off Turton Road. For concerts, the Getting Here page says the nearest drop-off point is on Brown Road at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre, and tells you to refer to the event page for details.

Is there a free shuttle?

For major events, yes. Newcastle Transport describes the stadium shuttle as a free bus service for major events at McDonald Jones Stadium. You do not need to pay or use an Opal card, and the buses travel to and from the stadium before and after the event, stopping at selected bus stops. The stadium says what is provided depends on the sport:

Event	Shuttle arrangement
NRL (Newcastle Knights home games, 2026 season)	Free dedicated shuttle buses run from two hours before kick-off and return for around an hour after full time
A-League fixtures	Regular bus services operate; dedicated shuttle services are not provided
Concerts	The stadium says shuttle buses run every 5 minutes to and from the event, and refers you to the event page

The stadium’s Getting Here page lists these routes. Newcastle Transport says to check the dedicated timetable for the event you are attending, because pick-up times are set event by event.

Route	Stops listed by the stadium
Shuttle 1: Newcastle CBD	Queens Wharf; King Street at Bolton Street; Civic Park; Marketown; Tudor Street at Beaumont Street
Shuttle 2: Charlestown/Belmont	Charlestown Square; Westfield Kotara; four services start from Belmont on the Pacific Highway at Macquarie Street, also stopping on the Pacific Highway at Groves Road
Shuttle 3: Glendale	Stockland Glendale; Cardiff Station; Lookout Road at McCaffrey Drive
Shuttle 4: Wallsend	Wallsend Village; Newcastle Road at Blue Gum Road; Newcastle Road at Dent Street
Shuttle 5: Mayfield	Wests Mayfield; Mayfield Shops (Hanbury Street near Dora Street); Waratah Station; Waratah Village (Turton Road near Georgetown Road)

Stops for a given event can differ, and Newcastle Transport’s recent event pages list fewer stops per route than this table, so check the page for your event. After the event, Newcastle Transport says the shuttle is available directly out the front of the stadium on Turton Road for half an hour, with each route signposted and customer service officers on hand. Normal timetabled bus services continue to run during the shuttle period.

How do I get there by train?

The nearest station is Broadmeadow on the Central Coast and Newcastle Line. The stadium’s pages give two distances: the Getting Here page says about 1.5 km, and the FAQ says about 1.2 km, a 10 to 15 minute walk. Transport for NSW’s event pages put the walk at 15 to 20 minutes, so allow up to 20 minutes.

The Getting Here page says regular trains run from Sydney, stopping at Central, Strathfield, Hornsby, Gosford, Wyong, Morisset and Cardiff on the way to Broadmeadow. For events, Transport for NSW sometimes adds trains and publishes them on its events page, and Newcastle’s Park & Ride shuttle stops at Broadmeadow Station.

Which buses stop near the stadium?

The nearest bus stop is Young and Turton Road, New Lambton, on route 27. Route 27 runs down Turton Road, and routes 13, 23, 25 and 26 run down Lambton Road. Newcastle Transport lists routes 13, 23, 25, 26 and 27 as the regular routes running to and from the stadium, with stops close by on Turton Road and Lambton Road.

Where do taxis and rideshare go?

The pick-up and drop-off point is on Young Road, Broadmeadow. After events, the stadium says to follow signage to Young Road for taxis. For information, contact Newcastle Taxis on 13 33 00.

Can I get to the stadium from Newcastle Airport?

Newcastle Airport is in Williamtown, 24 km (about a 25-minute drive) from the stadium, according to the stadium. Two bus companies serve the airport seven days a week, and taxis can be booked on 13 33 00. Our Newcastle Airport to the city by bus guide sets out the buses.

What can I bring into the stadium?

The stadium’s FAQ lists these prohibited items: liquor in any form and illicit drugs; glass bottles or breakable containers; unsealed beverages of any kind; offensive weapons, including potential missiles; portable scanner devices; metal containers; skateboards, scooters, roller blades and bicycles; dogs or other pets, except in medical and police circumstances; large eskies or oversized beach trolleys that cannot fit under a grandstand seat; flags over 1 metre by 1 metre, except Australian and national event flags; professional long-lens cameras; and lasers, fireworks or flares. The stadium says to check the correct Conditions of Entry for your event, because they differ by event.

Question	Stadium’s answer
Bag size	Recommended A3 (30 cm by 40 cm); larger bags may be permitted at the venue’s discretion
Umbrellas	Allowed, but must not be opened in the seating bowl or concourses
Prams and strollers	Allowed on the back of the hill areas; not recommended in seating areas
Cameras	Lenses with a total focal length of 200 mm or more are not permitted; commercial photography and recording is prohibited
Cloakroom	The FAQ says there are no cloaking facilities
Pass-outs	None issued
Bike racks	None on site
Smoking	Smoke-free venue (the Conditions of Entry page allows designated smoking areas)
Payments	Cashless; no ATMs, and EFTPOS is available at all food and beverage outlets

The Conditions of Entry page adds that Venues NSW can refuse entry to anyone who is intoxicated, disorderly or without a valid ticket, and that screening can include bag checks and metal detectors. Concession items such as flags, banners and instruments must be approved before the gates open, and the stadium lists info@mcdonaldjonesstadium.com and (02) 4064 3050 for registering them.

What facilities are there?

• First aid: Level 1, Eastern Grandstand (Bay 10) and Level 1, Western Grandstand (Bay 50)
• Parents room: Western Grandstand Level 1 (Bays 52 and 58) and Eastern Grandstand Level 1 (Bays 2 and 5)
• Sensory room: Bay 55 on the Western Level 1 concourse, a quiet place to relax
• Gluten-free options: NYC Burgers and Eat Drink Snack at Bays 7 and 18 in the Eastern Grandstand and Bays 52 and 67 in the Western Grandstand, with gluten-free pies, selected sandwiches, salads, poke bowls and crisps; check labels before you buy

How do I buy tickets and accessible seats?

Ticketmaster is the stadium’s ticketing supplier, and the stadium says tickets for all major events are available from Ticketmaster or at the gate on the event day, subject to availability. It warns that tickets bought from third-party websites may not be valid. Ticketmaster’s phone number for the stadium is (02) 4064 3080, and the stadium’s box office takes no phone bookings. The box office is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

For wheelchair access, hearing difficulties or companion seating, contact the Ticketmaster Accessible Bookings Team on 1300 446 925 or visit the box office at the stadium.

Sources

• McDonald Jones Stadium — Getting here (checked 9 November 2026)
• McDonald Jones Stadium — Frequently asked questions
• McDonald Jones Stadium — Conditions of entry
• McDonald Jones Stadium — Ticketing
• Newcastle Transport — Stadium shuttle
• Transport for NSW — Getting to events

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OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with McDonald Jones Stadium, Venues NSW, Ticketmaster or Newcastle Transport. Rules and arrangements change by event; check the page for your event and your ticket.