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Accor Stadium: stadium guide

Sydney, 🇦🇺 Australia · Capacity 83,500 · Opened 1999

At a glance

About the stadium

Built for the 2000 Sydney Olympics, now Australia's premier sporting venue. Hosts the NRL Grand Final every September/October. The 2025 Grand Final saw Brisbane Broncos beat Melbourne Storm 26-22 here.

Previous names: Stadium Australia, ANZ Stadium, Telstra Stadium

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Getting there

How to reach Accor Stadium

Address
Sydney, Australia
Coordinates
-33.8471, 151.0634
Nearest station
Olympic Park station (direct from Lidcombe via T7 line, ~10 min walk to ground)
Parking
On-site parking is limited and pricey on match days — from around AU$6/hour, with major car parks (P1, P3, P4, P5, P6, P8) serving different sides of Sydney Olympic Park. Pre-book 7–10 days ahead through Sydney Olympic Park or Ticketek, or use public transport — Sydney Trains run additional services and members/ticket-holders often get free return rail travel with a valid match ticket.

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What's on

Upcoming fixtures at Accor Stadium

The 2026 NRL season is complete. The Sydney Roosters beat the Newcastle Knights 19–18 in the Grand Final on 4 October 2026. See the NRL table or the NRL fixtures hub for the latest.

FAQ

Common questions

What is Accor Stadium's capacity?
Accor Stadium has a capacity of 83,500.
How do I get to Accor Stadium?
Nearest public transport: Olympic Park station (direct from Lidcombe via T7 line, ~10 min walk to ground; trains run every 10–20 minutes). On-site parking is limited and pricey on match days — from around AU$6/hour across the P1–P8 car parks. Pre-book 7–10 days ahead through Sydney Olympic Park or Ticketek, or use public transport; some clubs offer free return rail travel with a valid match ticket.
When was Accor Stadium opened?
The stadium opened in 1999. It has previously been known as Stadium Australia, ANZ Stadium, Telstra Stadium.
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