At a glance
- CommBank Stadium games
- Friday 23 October (gates 5:15pm) and Sunday 1 November (gates 3pm), Parramatta
- Allianz Stadium games
- Sunday 8 November, semi-final Game 2 (gates 4pm), Moore Park
- Free travel
- A match ticket covers trains, metro, buses, light rail and ferries until 4am the following day
- CommBank
- Parramatta station, then light rail to Prince Alfred Square or a 15-minute walk. No public parking on site.
- Allianz
- Light rail to Moore Park (L2 or L3 from Central); event parking at a flat rate
- Road closures
- Sunday 1 November, 9:50pm to 10:20pm around CommBank Stadium; Driver Avenue partly closed from 2pm on Sunday 8 November
A Rugby League World Cup match ticket at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta or Allianz Stadium at Moore Park includes travel on Sydney trains, metro, buses, light rail and ferries until 4am the following day, according to Transport for NSW. At CommBank Stadium there is no public parking on site on game days, and at Allianz Stadium event parking is a flat rate.
This guide covers the Sydney games that Transport for NSW lists on its two event pages as of Tuesday 20 October 2026: Friday 23 October and Sunday 1 November at CommBank Stadium, and Sunday 8 November at Allianz Stadium. Times are Sydney time.
Which games are listed, and when do gates open?
| Date | Venue | Gates and kick-offs |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 23 October | CommBank Stadium, Parramatta | Gates 5:15pm. Women’s Samoa v Wales 5:45pm; Men’s Tonga v Lebanon 8:05pm. |
| Sunday 1 November | CommBank Stadium, Parramatta | Gates 3pm. Women’s Australia v Wales 3:40pm; Men’s Lebanon v France 5:40pm; Men’s Tonga v Samoa 8:05pm. |
| Sunday 8 November | Allianz Stadium, Moore Park | Women and Men’s Semi-Final Game 2. Gates 4pm; PDRL Final 4:15pm; Women’s 5:45pm; Men’s 8:05pm. |
Does my match ticket cover public transport?
Yes. Valid pre-purchased tickets include travel to and from the stadium on Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink Intercity services (non-booked services between Bomaderry, Goulburn, Bathurst, Scone and Dungog), Sydney Metro, Sydney metropolitan and outer metropolitan buses, Sydney, Parramatta and Newcastle Light Rail, and Sydney and Newcastle Ferries. Show your ticket to transport staff when you board.
Keep the ticket for the trip home, or pay with an Opal card or contactless payment, because you must have a valid ticket on public transport. The airport station access fee is not covered. Transport Park&Ride car parks give up to 18 hours of free parking when you complete a public transport trip, and match tickets include free Park&Ride parking. Our guide to Opal fares covers paying with a card.
How do I get to CommBank Stadium in Parramatta?
The closest station is Parramatta. From there, Transport for NSW says to take light rail from Parramatta Square to the Prince Alfred Square stop and walk to the stadium via Victoria Road, or walk about 15 minutes from the station via Church Street and Victoria Road. Some buses also stop outside the stadium on O’Connell Street.
- Metro: change at Chatswood or Central for a train to Parramatta, or change at Epping for a bus or a train to Strathfield and then Parramatta.
- Buses: route 52 between Parramatta and the City via West Ryde stops on Victoria Road a short walk from the stadium. Routes 600, 601, 603, 604, 606 and 706 leave from Stand A4 at Parramatta Interchange and stop on O’Connell Street outside the stadium.
- Light rail: the L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line runs between Carlingford and Westmead via Parramatta CBD, regularly from 5am to 1am daily.
- Ferry: the closest wharf is Parramatta Wharf. Walk to the Robin Thomas light rail stop to connect to Prince Alfred Square. F3 Parramatta River ferries may be replaced by buses between Parramatta and Rydalmere at low tide.
Friday 23 October: Parramatta Lanes and City Circle trackwork
Transport for NSW says Parramatta CBD will be busier than usual on Friday 23 October for the annual Parramatta Lanes festival. Roads will be closed and light rail will not run between Parramatta Square and Westmead from 5pm to 11:30pm, with buses replacing services. The Eat Street car park will be closed on 23 October for the festival.
The same Friday, City Circle trackwork starts at 10:40pm and affects trains home from the city. For the game, Transport for NSW lists these Friday changes:
- City Circle: from 10:40pm, no trains on the City Circle or between Central and Wynyard.
- T2 Leppington & Inner West: from 10:20pm, buses replace Inner West trains between Strathfield and Central. Trains run between Leppington and Olympic Park via Granville. Change at Lidcombe.
- T3 Liverpool & Inner West: buses replace Inner West trains between Strathfield and Central, and trains run between Liverpool and Lidcombe only (change at Lidcombe). The start time differs between sources: 10:40pm on the CommBank Stadium page and 10:20pm in the 19 October trackwork notice, so check the Trip Planner.
- T1 Western: from 10:50pm, a changed timetable between Penrith and Central, platforms 1-14 only, with extra stops at Homebush, Flemington and Burwood.
- T1 North Shore: from 11pm, trains run between Berowra and Wynyard only.
- T8 Airport & South: from 10:40pm, trains via the Airport start and end at Central.
- T9 Northern: from 10:50pm, a changed timetable between Hornsby and Central, platforms 1-14 only.
Sunday 1 November: trackwork on most lines
Transport for NSW lists wide trackwork for Sunday 1 November. The main points are:
| Line | What Transport for NSW says |
|---|---|
| T1 North Shore | Buses replace trains between Berowra and Hornsby. From 2am to 10am, trains run between Hornsby, the City and Ashfield only. |
| T1 Western | Changed timetable and stopping pattern. Richmond trains run between Richmond and Liverpool; change at Parramatta towards the City. From 2am to 10am, buses replace trains between Olympic Park and Ashfield. |
| T2 and T3 Inner West | Inner West trains do not run. You will need to change trains if travelling to Museum, St James or Circular Quay. |
| T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown | Changed timetable and reduced frequency, every 30 minutes. |
| T9 Northern | Buses replace trains between Hornsby and Strathfield. Frequent metro services run between Epping and the City. |
| South Coast | From 9am to 6pm, buses replace trains from Port Kembla to Wollongong. |
Replacement buses do not leave from Lidcombe, according to the page. Plan with the Trip Planner before you travel.
Roads, taxis and parking at CommBank Stadium
Roads around the stadium may close at the direction of NSW Police as crowds arrive and leave, and bus stops outside the stadium will be affected, with buses using different stops nearby. Closures are confirmed for Sunday 1 November from 9:50pm to 10:20pm on O’Connell Street from Grose Street to George Street, Ross Street from O’Connell Street to Trott Street, and Victoria Road from O’Connell Street to Villiers Street. Transport for NSW says to detour via Grose Street, Brickfield Street, Victoria Road and Wilde Avenue.
The taxi rank is on the eastern side of Villiers Street between Ross Street and Victoria Road. O’Connell Street is a no-stopping zone for taxis and other vehicles to drop off or pick up. There is no public parking at the stadium itself on game days. Car parks within walking distance are Eat Street (entry via George Street), Justice Precinct (entry via Hunter Street), Parramatta Station (entry via Wentworth Street) and Parramatta Leagues Club (O’Connell Street at Eels Place, with pricing depending on Leagues Club membership).
How do I get to Allianz Stadium at Moore Park?
Transport for NSW lists Central and Bondi Junction as the closest stations. From Central, take light rail from Chalmers Street to Moore Park. The Moore Park stop is on Anzac Parade just south of the stadium. Additional light rail services will run before and after the game, and queues are expected, especially when leaving.
- Walking: the page suggests walking between Central and Moore Park via Devonshire Street and the Albert ‘Tibby’ Cotter Walkway to avoid queues, about 25 minutes.
- From Bondi Junction Interchange: routes 333, 352 or 440 to Oxford Street, or route 355 to Lang Road.
- Anzac Parade buses: routes 339, 373, 374 and 396.
- Ferry: any service to Circular Quay, then a train to Central and light rail to Moore Park.
Sunday 8 November: trackwork and City Circle
On Sunday 8 November, Transport for NSW says trains do not run around the City Circle but continue between Central, Town Hall and Wynyard. For Circular Quay, St James or Museum, use light rail, local buses or walk. Buses replace trains on several lines, including between Macarthur, Glenfield and Fairfield on the T2 and T8, between Liverpool and Lidcombe on the T3, and between Bankstown and Lidcombe on the T6. Check the Trip Planner for your line.
Parking, clearways and drop-off at Allianz Stadium
Parking is available at the Entertainment Quarter Wilson car park (open 24 hours, entry via Errol Flynn Boulevard from Lang Road), the Kippax Park EP2 grass car park (limited capacity due to upgrade works; open from 5:05pm), the Showground Field EP3 grass car park (open from 5:05pm) and the Sydney Boys and Girls High School car park (open from 5:05pm, entry via Cleveland Street). Flat-rate event parking fees apply, and Transport for NSW says parking will fill quickly.
| Special event clearway | Times |
|---|---|
| Cleveland Street between South Dowling Street and City Road (southern side), and between Abercrombie Street and South Dowling Street (northern side) | 6am to midnight |
| Albion Street between Bourke Street and Flinders Street (both sides) | 3pm to midnight |
| Fitzroy Street between South Dowling Street and Bourke Street (northern side) | 3pm to midnight |
| Lang Road between Anzac Parade and Errol Flynn Boulevard (northern side) | 3pm to midnight |
| Moore Park Road between Flinders Street and Greens Road (northern side) | 3pm to midnight |
Clearways are strict no-parking zones and apply even to local residents and Mobility Scheme Permit holders. Vehicles left there will be towed and a fee applies; search your registration on the Find My Car website or call 132 701. Driver Avenue will be partially closed outside the stadium from 2pm on Sunday 8 November, with no through-traffic, and access to the EP2 Kippax car park maintained via Moore Park Road and to the EP3 grass car park and drop-off areas from Lang Road.
The closest taxi rank is on Errol Flynn Boulevard near the Hordern Pavilion. For rideshare, Transport for NSW lists drop-off points at Errol Flynn Boulevard, Driver Avenue or Moore Park Road at Oatley Road opposite the stadium. It names pick-up points only for Thursday 15 October, so for Sunday 8 November choose a pick-up location further away. The page says to consider parking or being dropped off further away to avoid traffic delays.
Sources
- Transport for NSW — Rugby League World Cup, CommBank Stadium (read 20 October 2026)
- Transport for NSW — Rugby League World Cup, Allianz Stadium (read 20 October 2026)
Featured image: CommBank Stadium, Parramatta, in August 2022 (photo: DraftSaturn15 / CC0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with the Rugby League World Cup organisers, CommBank Stadium, Allianz Stadium or Transport for NSW. Services, closures and prices can change; check the official pages above and the signs on the day.