Gameday Guide: NRL Good Friday

Tickets

Tickets are on sale now through Ticketek, from just $28 for an Adult Member and from $35 for the General Public!*  

With the Club on track to create history to set a new standalone regular-season club game crowd record, get us across the line with our $10 Easter Saver tickets on Level 6!  

Don’t get stuck in the queue, pre-purchase your tickets online here.

Bulldogs Members and supporters will be treated to a double header with the Club’s NSW Cup side facing the Rabbitohs at 1:45pm! 

If you have selected mobile tickets, please ensure you download your ticket before you arrive. You must share your tickets with the group or party coming with you before you arrive. Mobile ticket sharing FAQs. 

*Excludes Booking Fees 

What's On

Walk With Us!

Join the boys on the march to Accor Stadium from outside the Pullman Hotel, Olympic Blvd at Sydney Olympic Park from 2:00pm!

Bring your flags, bring your noise, bring your passion and  show Sydney what the Bulldogs are made of! 

Gameday Partner: Supporting Disabilities Australia 

Supporting Disabilities Australia will be the Gameday Partner for Good Friday! 

In alignment with SDA and 65 Roses, the NRL side will don limited edition cystic fibrosis socks to show their support, raise awareness and much needed funds for children living with cystic fibrosis. Look out for the specially designed socks which will feature an embroidered white rose.

Alongside the Physical Disability Rugby League, SDA will also be hosting a half-time goal-kicking challenge to raise funds for cystic fibrosis, so be sure to cheer on the participants as they kick for a great cause!

Activation Alley Outside Accor!

There's plenty happening at Activation Alley, located outside Gate C near Light Tower 4 from 1:30pm!

• Get your Bulldogs Jerseys and Bulldogs Footy personalised with your very own name and number!
• The kids will be more than satisfied with our inflatable activations at the Membership tent!
• Be sure to try the Cash Grabber inflatable for your opportunity to win a double pass to a future Bulldogs home game at Accor Stadium!
• Gameday Partner SDA will be giving away 1000 information packs which include a limited edition pin and wristband to commemorate the day!
• Be sure to try your hand at Paint Pong thanks to Wattyl.
• Get your complimentary Kumho Tyre Try/No posters, which can be scanned for a chance to win a match day experience and tickets for 4 (four) people to the Bulldogs' next Accor Home Game!
• Be sure to look out for our Lindt Chocolate Easter Giveaway - two Lindt hampers valued at $150 will be given away!

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Stadium Sell Out for Sick Kids

This Easter long weekend, the Bulldogs are proudly supporting the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation with virtual tickets on sale to support kids in need.

The NRL, AFL and A-League are uniting with Venues NSW to help virtually sell out the SCG, Accor Stadium and CommBank Stadium—over 160,000 seats representing the 167,000 children cared for each year across the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network.

You can get involved by donating to "buy a seat" or even a corporate box! Every ticket sold helps change the future for sick kids.

Click Here to Donate Now!

Young Academics Family Fun Zone

For our Good Friday event, the Young Academics Family Fun Zone will be back and taking place on the field at Accor Stadium! The occasion will give fans exclusive access to the field where the Bulldogs will play later that night.

The on-field fun will launch from 1:30pm on Friday afternoon in the Southern end of the playing field. Access will be available through aisles 140 and 144.

As always, the Zone will be full of fun and FREE activities for the family to enjoy:  

• Appearances from Bella, Brutus & the Sapphires
• Face Painting
• Jumping Castle
• Mechanical Football
• Ninja Wipeout Challenge
• Footy Passing Target 

*Please note, the Young Academics Family Fun Zone is weather dependent.

Club 18 Member's Bar

The Club 18 Member’s Bar will be held on Level 2 South Western Centreline Bar & Lounge, exclusive to 2025 Members! Members will be required to present their Membership Card at the entrance. 

The Club 18 Members Bar will grant Members exclusive access to premium food, boutique beers & wine outlets and bathrooms during the event. 

Directional signage will be placed around the venue to assist Members with the relocation. 

Alternatively, Membership Representatives will be available to assist with any questions on the day at the Membership Hut located outside Aisle 127. 

Please note, the Club 18 space is strictly for 2025 Bulldogs Members. 

If you have any questions regarding access to Club 18, please contact the Membership Services Team via email at members@bulldogs.com.au or directly on 1300 769 164 on Monday-Friday between 9:00am-5:00pm. 

Sapphires with Bella & Brutus!

The Sapphires, along with official mascots Bella & Brutus, will be available for photos during the afternoon – so be sure to say hi and get a snap!  

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50-50 Charity Raffle

You could win a big cash prize in this week’s 50-50 Charity Raffle with a minimum $5k prize guarantee!

Buy a raffle ticket from one of our volunteers in green on game day or click here to get a ticket early!

The cash prize grows depending on how many tickets are sold; 50% goes to you, and 50% goes to a great cause, the Bulldogs Foundation, funding the Bulldogs community programs.

The raffle is drawn, and the winner announced after halftime in this weeks match. Someone will win big – it might as well be you!

Score your ticket on game day or click here to buy now!

Fan+ Game Day Experiences 

Take your game day to the next level with Fan+ Experiences, offering exclusive behind-the-scenes access and unforgettable moments with the Bulldogs.  

Whether it’s tossing the coin with the captains, watching the team warm up from the sideline, or clapping the team onto the field, Fan+ brings you closer to the action like never before.  

Don’t miss your chance to create lifelong memories—click here to secure your FAN+ experience today! 

Merchandise

Shop the range of Bulldogs 2025 merchandise at the Merchandise Outlets:

• Adjacent to Aisle 127 on Level 1 West
• Adjacent to Aisle 104 on Level 1 East
• Activation Alley outside Gate 3 from 1:30pm.

The Bulldog Belmore on Burwood Road will be closed as it is a public holiday, so be sure to get your Bulldogs gear from our outlets at Accor Stadium!

Don’t forget, Members enjoy 15% off! Simply show your 2025 Membership card to the staff. 

Not yet a Member and wish to join? Register your interest by contacting the Membership Services Team via:

• Email: members@bulldogs.com.au
• Phone: 1300 769 164 (Mon-Fri between 9:00am-5:00pm) or
• Online: https://www.bulldogs.com.au/membership/

Member Access

• Reserve Seat Members: Scan their Member Card to access the event and sit in their allocated seat. 
• General Admission Members: Scan their Member Card to access the event and sit in the Kennel or Blue Zone. 
• Non-Ticketed Members: Need to purchase a ticket. Entitled to a 20% discount by using their Member ID as the password. 

Questions on Gameday 

If you have any enquiries on Game Day, you can get help from a Bulldogs representative at the Box Offices located at Gate A/B & J/K. 

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Traffic & Transport 

You can plan your trip and arrive early using the Transport for NSW Trip Planner here.

For full details, see the Transport NSW Event page here. 

Sydney Trains

All ticketed Memberships and game day tickets include travel to and from Accor Stadium on Sydney Trains. Patrons are required to show their Membership card, ticket or proof of purchase to Sydney Trains employee at the station.

The closest station to Accor Stadium is Olympic Park.

Take advantage of the many additional express and limited stop trains running for the Easter Show from Central and key western line stations. 

Trains also regularly to Lidcombe where you can connect with a direct train to Olympic Park, running every 10 minutes until late. 

Southwest Link buses run regularly between Sydenham and Bankstown, catch buses to Bankstown or Sydenham to connect with trains to Lidcombe then Olympic Park. Alternatively catch Major Event Buses direct to Olympic Park - routes 6 and 7 make stops in Bankstown and other nearby areas, and route 4 makes stops in Campsie. For more information on Major Event Buses see the Easter Show 2025 page. 

Trackwork

Planned weeknight trackwork is taking place on Friday 18 April on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.

• T1 Western Line: Richmond trains run between Richmond and Olympic Park only. Change trains at Parramatta to continue your journey towards the City.
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Buses replace trains between Waterfall and Sutherland, and between Central and Bondi Junction. Trackwork buses do not leave from Martin Place Station. Trains run to a changed timetable between Cronulla, Sutherland and North Sydney, with some making extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville. Change at; Sydenham or Central for metro services to Martin Place, Central for buses to Kings Cross and Edgecliff or metro services to Martin Place and change at Town Hall for express buses to Bondi Junction.  
• T8 Airport & South Line: Trains will not run between Sydenham and the City Circle. T4 Illawarra Line trains run between Cronulla, Sydenham and North Sydney, making extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville. Trains via the Airport run to the normal timetable.
• South Coast Line: Buses replace trains between Dapto, Port Kembla and Sutherland, and between Central and Bondi Junction. Trackwork buses do not leave from Martin Place Station.  Trains run between Bomaderry, Kiama and Dapto, some to a changed timetable. T4 Illawarra Line trains run to a changed timetable between Sutherland and North Sydney. Change at Central for buses to Kings Cross and Edgecliff, or metro services to Martin Place; Change at Town Hall for express buses to Bondi Junction.  

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

Bus Services

League Club Bus Services

A complimentary bus service will be running from Canterbury League Club (26 Bridge Rd, Belmore) to The Lakemba Club (cnr. The Boulevard & Quigg St) onto Accor Stadium.  

The bus services will depart Canterbury League Club at 1:30pm and 2:30pm and arrive at Accor Stadium at approximately 2:30pm and 3:30pm respectively. 

Following the game, the buses will depart the Stadium once they have reached their passenger limit or approximately 30 minutes after the full-time siren.  

Please note, this service is only accessible to the first 50 Members who registered their details. This service has since reached its capacity.  

Sydney Buses

The following Sydney Bus services run to Olympic Park:

• Route 525 runs between Parramatta and Strathfield via Sydney Olympic Park.
• Route 526 runs from the Sydney Olympic Park Ferry Wharf to Olympic Park.
• Route 533 runs from Sydney Olympic Park to Chatswood via Rhodes & North Ryde.

For bus service disruption information check travel alerts or use the Trip Planner.

Southwest Link Buses

Southwest Link buses run regularly between Sydenham and Bankstown, catch buses to Bankstown or Sydenham to connect with trains to Lidcombe then Olympic Park.

Alternatively catch Major Event Buses direct to Olympic Park - routes 6 and 7 make stops in Bankstown and other nearby areas, and route 4 makes stops in Campsie. 

For more information on Major Event Buses see the Easter Show 2025 page. 

Bus Diversions

From 5am Friday 11 April to 1am Wednesday 23 April buses in Olympic Park will be using different stops and routes while roads are closed in the precinct for the Sydney Royal Easter Show.   

Stops on Park St at Olympic Park Station and on Dawn Fraser Ave will be closed.  

• Routes 525, 526, 533 and N81 will use alternative stops on Edwin Flack Ave and a temporary stop on Dawn Fraser Ave at Park St near the train station (Stop ID 212799).  
• On Friday 11 April only, school service Routes 665s, 760s and 761s will use a temporary stop on Dawn Fraser Ave at Park St near the train station (Stop ID 212799).  

See the Easter Show 2025 bus changes map for more details. 

Check signs at stops for alternative stop locations and allow extra travel time to walk to the alternative stops. 

Driving & Parking

If you’re driving to the match, travel with your group and allow plenty of extra time on the roads as traffic will be heavier than usual approaching Olympic Park over the Easter Long Weekend with thousands of people attending the Royal Easter Show. 

Heavy traffic is expected on the M4 Mwy, Homebush Bay Dr, Concord Rd, Silverwater Rd, Centenary Drive, Lane Cove Rd and Epping Rd.  

Casual parking is available in all precinct car parks at $7.00 per hour. Maximum fee is $35.00. PARKING UPDATE: All available pre-booked parking spaces are sold out for Good Friday 18 April.

• If you have pre-booked follow directions of staff and have your parking ticket ready to show at the car park entry.
• If you haven't pre-booked parking for these dates do not drive to Olympic Park. You will need to catch public transport as there will be no parking on-site. You can also consider parking at a nearby commuter car park and continuing your trip by train or bus to Olympic Park, at no extra cost. 
• To get to your carpark and avoid the heavy traffic congestion expected at the Homebush Bay Drive roundabout, use Silverwater Road, Holker Street and Hill Road. 

Alternate Parking Options

A number of key train stations have large commuter car parks, so consider parking at a station near you then continuing your journey by train to Olympic Park. 

• T1 Western Line: Seven Hills, Blacktown, Rooty Hill, St Marys, Emu Plains and Penrith.
• T1 North Shore & T9 Northern Line: Gordon, Thornleigh and Concord West.
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Sutherland and Kogarah.
• T8 Airport & South Line: Padstow, Revesby, Fairfield, Warwick Farm, Glenfield, Holsworthy, Macarthur, Campbelltown and Leumeah. 

Road Closures

Road closures and changes to parklands will be in place within the Sydney Olympic Park Precinct before, during and after the Show for event set up and pack down. Check out the Sydney Olympic Park Authority interactive map for more details.  

For detailed closure and access changes in the precinct see the Olympic Park Community page.  

Friday 28 March to Tuesday 29 April 2025 inclusive:   

• Olympic Boulevard 100m north of Dawn Fraser Avenue adjacent to Cathy Freeman Park amenities, to 200m south of Edwin Flack Avenue outside Qudos Bank Arena. 
• Australia Avenue from Murray Rose Avenue to Kevin Coombs Avenue. 
• Showground Road from Murray Rose Avenue to Grand Parade. 
• Grand Parade from Olympic Boulevard to Australia Avenue.  

Friday 11 April to Tuesday 22 April 2025 inclusive:  

• Kevin Coombs Avenue from Australia Avenue to Pondage Link. 
• Marjorie Jackson Parkway from Wentworth Common Carpark to Australia Avenue (Checkpoint, authorised vehicles only).  
• No right turn available onto Holker Bus way from Marjorie Jackson Parkway.  
• No left turn available from Holker Busway onto Marjorie Jackson Parkway.  
• Olympic Boulevard from Kevin Coombs to Sarah Durack Avenue. 
• Showground Road from Murray Rose Avenue to Dawn Fraser Avenue. 
• Murray Rose Avenue from Showground Road to Gate 15 (fixed closure) and Park Street (Checkpoint, business access). 
• Dawn Fraser Avenue from Edwin Flack Avenue to Showground Road (Accessible drop-off / pick-up and Show drop-off / pick-up – Edwin Flack Avenue to Fig Grove). 
• Dawn Fraser Avenue from Showground Road to Park Street.  
• Dawn Fraser Avenue from Park Street to Australia Avenue (Eastbound only) 
• Park Street from Dawn Fraser Avenue to Herb Elliott Avenue (northound only) 
• Murray Rose Avenue from Park Street to the entrance or Carpark P6D 
• Australia Avenue from Dawn Fraser Avenue to Murray Rose Avenue 
• Shirley Strickland Avenue from Rod Laver Drive to Olympic Boulevard. 
• Shirley Strickland Avenue from Olympic Boulevard to the M4 Exit (P4 car park). 
• Rod Laver Drive from Shirley Strickland Avenue to the Tennis Centre. 
• Shane Gould Avenue at P2A Car Park. 

Safety & Security, Conditions of Entry and Weather

Entering the field of play at any point of the event is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be prosecuted by NSW Police with lifetime bans to NRL Events and monetary fines of up to $5500 to be enforced. This is to ensure the safety of all patrons, working staff and players.To ensure a smooth entry, please leave large bags at home. 

To view the general conditions of entry for Accor Stadium, please click here.

Weather

Minimum Temperate: 17
Maximum Temperature: 24 

Partly cloudy, light winds. Click here to stay up to date.