- Sydney Olympic Park will be bathed in Wallabies gold on Saturday 19 August as fans flock to Stadium Australia for the 2017 Bledisloe Cup;
- Huge pre-game party kicks off in the precinct from 4pm with international themed food stalls, live bands & entertainment and a host of activities decorating the precinct;
- Fans strongly encouraged to take advantage of return travel on direct train services and Major Event Buses included in their ticket.
Julian Keith
SYDNEY Olympic Park will come alive for Rugby’s golden night this month when the Wallabies take on the New Zealand All Blacks in the Bledisloe Cup at Stadium Australia on Saturday 19 August.
The precinct will be transformed into a sea of gold as rugby fans flock to the Park for one of Sydney’s best pre-game parties.
The All Blacks record at Stadium Australia remains their worst of any venue in the world and with passionate Aussie fans making the difference all true-blue supporters are being called to don the green and gold and get out for one of the great sporting events on the 2017 calendar.
With this ultimate trans-Tasman battle doubling as the opening fixture of the 2017 Rugby Championship it is simply a can’t-miss event.
Tickets start from just $46 for Adults with good seats still available across all categories.
PRECINCT PARTY
Fans travelling to Sydney Olympic Park on Saturday 19 August will be able enjoy the traditional massive pre-game party in the precinct, kicking off at 4pm.
With live entertainment, pop-up cafes and the entire precinct bathed in gold there’ll be no better way to start the sporting feast than the party rockin’ and rollin’ outside Stadium Australia.
Cathy Freeman Park will be turned into a hive of activity with a giant inflatable Rugby field playing host to kids clinics and visits from Wallabies players.
There will also be theming inside the Stadium and the Wallabies’ vocal supporters’ group The Gold Brigade will take up residence in the northern stands.
TRANSPORT
With multiple events in Sydney Olympic Park on the day it’s time to lock in your plans and get ready for a big Bledisloe Cup weekend.
Fans coming to the game are strongly encouraged to leave the car at home take advantage of public transport included in their tickets with a number of direct train services and Major Event Buses running.
Express trains will travel from Central to Olympic Park every 6 minutes from 4:30pm with Major Event Buses beginning between 3:30pm – 4:30pm depending on the route.
If you must drive it is essential you pre-book your parking for the day via the Sydney Olympic Park Authority here.
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