Friday, November 8, 2024

Match Day Guide: Accor Stadium

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The CommBank Matildas play their final game on home soil before departing for Paris 2024™ when they host China PR on Monday night at Accor Stadium, marking the team’s return to the stadium where they played three games during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™.

🚪 Gates Open 🚪

Gates open at 5:45 pm for the event, ensure you head to the gate listed on your ticket for a seamless entry into the stadium.  

Check your tickets are saved to your phone or printed out prior to arriving at the stadium.

🎆 Special Effects 🎆

This event may contain sequences of strobing and flashing lights, smoke, pyrotechnics, and special effects.

🎫 Conditions of Entry and Prohibited Items 🎫

Please stay informed and adhere to the Accor Stadium’s Conditions of Entry and Football Australia’s International Match Terms of Admission & Spectator Code of Behaviour

🌻 This is a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Friendly Event 🌻

Accor Stadium has a sensory room located on Level 1 (concourse level) inside Gate K. Quiet rooms are also available on both sides of the stadium. Please speak with staff for locations. 

Sensory bags are available on request. Speak to a staff member for assistance. 

👕 Merchandise 👕

External Outlets: 2 Containers outside P1 Car Park, 2 Marquees & 2 Containers outside the Train Station

Opening Time: 3pm

Items being sold at the game (while stocks last): Women’s Home Jersey, Youth Home Jersey, Women’s Away Jersey, Men’s Goalkeeper Jersey, Women’s Goalkeeper Jersey, Youth Goalkeeper Jersey, Scarves, Scrunchies, Beanies, T-Shirts, tbh skincare’s Matildas pimple patches and more!

🚍 Public Transport 🚍

With around 77,000 fans expected to attend the CommBank Matildas v China PR in the ’Til It’s Done Farewell international series, ticketholders are urged to leave the car at home and catch public transport to avoid getting caught in traffic delays. Travel on public transport is included in event tickets.

We recommend using public transport as the best way to get to the match.

Additional trains and buses will run to Olympic Park and the cost of travel is already included in your event ticket, making public transport the easiest way to get there. Simply show your ticket to the transport staff when boarding.

  • Express and limited-stop trains will run to Olympic Park from Central and Western Line stations from mid-afternoon, with frequent return services until late. From Olympic Park station, the stadium is a short 10-minute walk away.
  • Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses will run on all nine routes every 5 to 20 minutes between 3:40pm and 6:30pm depending on the route. Last return bus leave Olympic Park at 10:45pm.

Find out more in our Guide to Public Transport

🚼 Parent Rooms 🚼

Level 2 East and West have dedicated parent rooms, where parents can go to feed their baby and have quiet time with their baby.

👏  Honouring Lyds 👏

With this game marking Lydia Williams’ last game on home soil for the national team before she retires from international football, there will be a special presentation to Lydia prior to kick-off.

Make sure you have located your seats and are in them before kick-off to watch the presentation and say thank you to our longest-serving Matilda as she departs the team after 19 years of service.

♿︎ Accessibility ♿︎

Event goers requiring accessible parking must book a general parking space in advance and park their vehicle in a designated accessible parking space on the day.

  • When using an accessible parking space, please display your Mobility Parking Permit to avoid fines.
  • Sydney Olympic Park operates all car parks in the vicinity of the stadium.
  • P1, P3, P4 and P6 car parks are FULLY BOOKED and other car parks are filling quickly
  • An accessible drop off and pick up zone will be available on Dawn Fraser Avenue (enter from Edwin Flack Avenue)

🥙 Food 🍔

Accor Stadium is debuting new food and beverage offerings from Gema Group at this match. Arrive early to explore the exciting new options.

Level 1 – Main Concourse:

CommBank Matildas v China PR
Date: Monday, 3 June 2024
Kick-off: 7:40pm AEST
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales
Broadcast: 10, 10 Bold (PER), 10 Play and Paramount+

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