A-League Men: Newcastle Jets v Wellington Phoenix

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 Sydney’s north-west and south-west via the city. 

The M1 Line operates turn up-and-go Metro services in both directions between Tallawong, Chatswood and Sydenham. Metro services start running from early morning, every 5 to 10 minutes, until late at night. 

Change at Epping or Central to connect with a Central Coast & Newcastle Line train to Broadmeadow. 

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

The closest station to McDonald Jones Stadium is Broadmeadow on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line. From the station, the stadium is approximately a 15 to 20-minute walk away (1.5km). 

Trackwork

Planned trackwork is taking place on Sunday 6 April on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner. 

• M1 Metro Line: Extra metro services run between Tallawong and Sydenham due to train trackwork on the T1 North Shore Line and City Circle.  
• City Circle Line: Trains will not run on the City Circle, or between Central and North Sydney. For travel around the City use T4 trains, metro, light rail or local bus services. 
• T1 North Shore Line: Trains run between Berowra and North Sydney only. Use metro services between Chatswood, Crows Nest or Victoria Cross and the City. Buses run between Milsons Point, North Sydney and Victoria Cross stations. Some late-night buses run between North Sydney and Wynyard.  
• T1 Western Line: Penrith trains run to a changed timetable between Penrith and Central, platforms 1-12 only, and make extra stops at Flemington, Homebush and Burwood. Trackwork on the City Circle and T1 North Shore Line may also affect how you travel. Change at Central for metro, light rail or local bus services. Richmond trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Richmond and Liverpool only. Change trains at Parramatta to continue your journey towards the City. 
• T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: Buses replace Inner West Line trains between Strathfield and Central. Express trains continue to run. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Olympic Park via Granville and between Leppington and Lidcombe via Regents Park. Change trains at Lidcombe to continue your journey. T1 Western Line Penrith trains make extra stops at Flemington, Homebush and Burwood. 
• T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: Buses replace Inner West Line trains between Strathfield and Central. Express trains continue to run. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Lidcombe via Regents Park. Change trains at Lidcombe to continue your journey. T1 Western Line Penrith trains make extra stops at Flemington, Homebush and Burwood. 
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: All Cronulla and some Waterfall trains make extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville. 
• T5 Cumberland Line: Trains may run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. From 5.45am to 8.45am, buses replace trains between Richmond and Blacktown. From 8.45am to 11am, buses replace trains between Richmond and Schofields. 
• T6 Lidcombe and Bankstown Line: Trains run to a changed timetable, every 30 minutes. 
• T8 Airport & South Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. You may need to change trains to continue your journey. Revesby trains run between Revesby and Central only, via the Airport. Most Macarthur trains run between Macarthur and Sydenham only. Change at: Revesby for trains to Airport stations, Sydenham for T4 trains towards Bondi Junction, or metro services to the City Early morning and late-night trains run between Macarthur and Central via the Airport. T4 trains make extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville. Trackwork on the City Circle may also affect how you travel. 
• T9 Northern Line: Trains run between Hornsby and Central, platforms 1-12 only. Until 8am, trains run to a reduced frequency, every 30 minutes. Trackwork on the City Circle may also affect how you travel. Change at Epping for metro services to the City or at Central for light rail or local bus services. 
• Blue Mountains Line: Trains may run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Lidcombe and Central. 
• Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Trains may run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Strathfield and Central. 
• South Coast Line: From 2.30am to 9.50am, buses replace trains between Bomaderry and Wollongong. Trains run between Port Kembla, Wollongong and Bondi Junction, some to a changed timetable. The 02:39 Kiama to Bondi Junction service will run up to 17 minutes earlier than the normal timetable from Kiama to Coniston, then run to the normal timetable from Wollongong to Bondi Junction.

Trackwork is carried out on an ongoing basis to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the Sydney Trains network. For the latest information, check trackwork and travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

The closest bus stops to McDonald Jones Stadium are on Turton Road and Lambton Road. Regular routes 13, 23, 25, 26 and 27 run towards the stadium. Check Newcastle Transport for more bus network information.  

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

Ferries run between Stockton and Queens Wharf approximately every 20 minutes.

At Queens Wharf, change for a light rail service to Newcastle Interchange then connect with trains to Broadmeadow. Alternatively, from King Street near Perkins Street, you can catch a route 13 bus to Lambton Road to get within short walking distance of the stadium.  

For Newcastle ferry, bus and light rail information, visit Newcastle Transport.

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

Newcastle Light Rail services run from 5am to 1am daily between Newcastle Interchange in Wickham and Pacific Park in Newcastle East. With six convenient stops, it’s easy to get around Newcastle’s city centre and connect with train, bus and ferry services.

Catch a light rail service to Newcastle Interchange and change for a train to Broadmeadow where the stadium is within short walking distance.

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.

Traffic will be heavier than usual on roads approaching the stadium as fans travel to the match in the busy evening peak. Carpool with your group and allow extra travel time on roads including Turton Road and Griffiths Road.  

For passenger drop-offs, use the allocated 10-minute loading zone in the McDonald Jones Stadium car park. Entry is via the driveway off Turton Road.  

For the latest traffic information visit Live Traffic NSW or download a real-time traffic app.

The nearest taxi rank to the stadium is located on Young Road, Broadmeadow. Taxis can be accessed after the event by following the signs to Young Road. 

For further information please contact Newcastle Taxis on 133 300. 

Pre-paid parking on game days and major events is available only for vehicles with a pre-paid parking ticket. Pre-paid parking tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster online, by phone or by visiting Ticketmaster box office at McDonald Jones Stadium. Visit Ticketmaster – McDonald Jones Stadium.  

Disabled parking areas have been designated in close proximity to each of McDonald Jones Stadiums accessible entries. To purchase a Mobility parking please phone Ticketmaster on 136 100 or visit the Ticketmaster box office at McDonald Jones Stadium.   

Drop-off zone: use the allocated 10-minute loading zone in the McDonald Jones Stadium car park. Entry is via the driveway off Turton Road. 

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).