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Mayday 五月天 to become the first Mandarin rock artist to headline Accor Stadium

Legendary Asian rock band, Mayday 五月天, is returning to Australia with their 25th anniversary tour.

Following their electrifying, sold out three show Australian tour in 2023, the band is returning for one historic show at Sydney’s Accor Stadium on Saturday 22 February 2025, becoming the first Mandarin rock artist to headline the 50,000+ capacity venue.

This year, Mayday celebrated 25 years of music and live performances with an impressive track record of 9 albums, 3 concert films, 2 documentary films, 13 themed concert tours, and a total of 588 large-scale concerts, which coincides with the “5” in Mayday’s band name and “25” that symbolizes Mayday’s 25th anniversary, echoing the magical number of the tour name, “5525”.

Their journey has taken them around the world, performing at iconic venues and connecting with millions of fans. Their dedication to live music and their strong connection with their fans have solidified their status as one of the most popular and influential bands in Asian music history.

Marking their 25th anniversary, Mayday’s #5525 tour seamlessly blended stage elements and song selections, mirroring their musical journey over the years. The setlist featured iconic tracks from their debut album to their ninth album, each song resonating with the sentiment, “There’s a Mayday song in everyone’s heart.” The innovative stage design is yet another collaboration between B’in Live and Grass Jelly Studio, using cutting-edge visual technology to deliver an impeccable feast of music, sound, and visuals.

The main stage will feature a giant LED sphere called the “Time Machine”, complemented by “five floating dancing balls” that extend the visual impact. The entire setup consisted of 13,000 custom-made 360-degree curved surface LED display panels, delivering the highest quality of 16K resolution when combined. The visual system, powered by Disguise media servers, creates a truly unparalleled audio-visual experience.

This meticulously crafted stage, aligned with Mayday’s 25-year musical journey, will transform into a deeply moving and memorable performance for fans and critics alike.

Ticketing information

  • Mastercard Presale: Monday 16 December, 11am > Tuesday 17 December, 11am
  • Live Nation Presale: Tuesday 17 December, 12pm > Wednesday 18 December, 10am
  • GP Onsale: Wednesday 18 December, 11am
Coldplay break all-time concert attendance record at Accor Stadium

Coldplay break all-time concert attendance record at Accor Stadium

Coldplay’s Music Of The Spheres World Tour has set a new concert crowd record at Accor Stadium with 338,776 fans in attendance across four history-making nights. 

Since kicking off in March 2022, the Music Of The Spheres World Tour, produced by Live Nation, has sold over 12 million tickets across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, making it the most highly attended tour by a group of all time.

The last time Coldplay toured Sydney was in 2016, and last week they further upheld their reputation for delivering a visually stunning and enthralling show. 

Coldplay break all-time concert attendance record at Accor Stadium
338,776 fans were in attendance across four history-making nights at Accor Stadium (6 & 7 and 9 &10 November 2024) to experience Coldplay’s Music Of The Spheres World Tour

The crowds were in full voice for hits such as Yellow, A Sky Full of Stars, Viva La Vida, Fix You and Paradise as well as hits feelslikeimfallinginlove and We Pray from their latest release, Moon Music.

It’s been an unparalleled 18 months of major international concerts at Sydney’s Olympic stadium, with Coldplay following Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, P!nk, Foo Fighters, KISS, Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Guns N’ Roses. 

The major events are set to continue at Accor Stadium with Luke Combs, the high-octane Race of Champions first-ever Australian event, Oasis, Metallica, State of Origin and Juicy Fest just some of the events announced so far. 

Sports Minister Steve Kamper said:

“It’s been an unbelievable year of major events at Accor Stadium with records broken and so many good times had by the million plus fans who have attended live concerts and sporting events. 

“Once again the Minns Labor Government has proven Sydney is the home of major events in the Australasia with record crowds gathering for the world’s biggest shows.”

Venues NSW and Accor Stadium CEO Kerrie Mather added:

“It’s been such a special year of major events at Accor Stadium and across the Venues NSW network with another record crowd broken with Coldplay delivering four exceptional shows. 

“It’s been a year of concerts like no other with so many more big-name performances to come.”

Coldplay Music of the Spheres World Tour at Accor Stadium
Oasis Live '25 at Accor Stadium

Oasis to Play Accor Stadium in 2025

Following the announcement that was felt around the world, the global cultural phenomenon continues with Oasis’ return. Today, the band announce the Australian dates of their OASIS LIVE ’25 world tour. The Australian leg, produced by Live Nation, will see Oasis play Accor Stadium, Sydney, in November 2025.

UPDATE FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER

Oasis adds new Australian dates due to phenomenal demand

Australian dates now include two nights each at Marvel stadium and Accor Stadium

Following the announcement of Oasis’ long-awaited return down under, the band announce today two additional shows as part of the Australian leg of their OASIS LIVE ’25 world tour, which is produced by Live Nation. The new dates will see Oasis play two nights at Accor Stadium in Sydney.

Friday 7 November & NEW SHOW ADDED Saturday 8 November 2025

Presale registration now open at www.oasisinet.com

The news comes 19 years since their last performance in Australia. Oasis commented,

People of the land down under.
“You better run – you better take cover..”
We are coming.
You are most welcome.

The previously announced dates on the Oasis Live ‘25 tour sold out immediately, culminating in the biggest concert launch ever seen in the UK and Ireland, with over 10 million fans from 158 countries queuing to buy tickets.

OASIS LIVE ’25
AUSTRALIAN DATES
Friday 31 October – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
Friday 7 November – Accor Stadium, Sydney
 
TICKETS

  • Presale registration now open at oasisinet.com until 8am AEDT on Wednesday 9 October.
  • Oasis Presale Monday October 14, 2.00 pm – 10.00pm AEDT.
  • Sydney tickets on sale to the general public from 12pm AEDT on Tuesday 15 October.

Oasis Live ’25 Presenting Partners – Live Nation and SJM Present

Luke Combs Live in Australia 2025 at Accor Stadium

Luke Combs to Headline Two Massive shows at Accor Stadium

Global superstar Luke Combs is heading to Accor Stadium for two massive shows on Friday 31 January and Saturday 1 February; set to break records as the first country artist to headline a full stadium tour down under. 

Playing eight huge shows across Australia and New Zealand, the multi-platinum, award-winning singer-songwriter will be joined by Stateside icons Jordan Davis and Mitchell Tenpenny, along with local legend Lane Pittman, who supported Combs on his 2023 Australian tour. The explosive stadium show will be one of epic proportions, the likes of which have never been seen in Australia and New Zealand.

Luke Combs’ upcoming tour is the latest milestone in an already monumental career and on his fourth headline Australian tour, Combs’ will cement his unparalleled trajectory, progressing from intimate theatres to stadiums in just five short years.

Released in June, Combs’ Fathers & Sons album is a collection of twelve poignant tracks featuring his most personal songwriting to date. The record adds yet another landmark for Combs, whose hit radio single ‘Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma’ featured on the soundtrack for the new Twisters movie, and who recently garnered nominations for Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year (Fathers & Sons) and the coveted Entertainer of the Year (which he won in 2021 and 2022), at this year’s CMA Awards.

Earlier this year, Combs performed an unforgettable duet of ‘Fast Car’ with Tracy Chapman during the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards. The performance added to a massive year for ‘Fast Car’, as Combs’ version of the song won Single of the Year at the 2024 ACM Awards and 2023 CMA Awards (with Chapman winning Song of the Year).

One of music’s most captivating live performers, tickets to Luke Combs’ last tour of Australia and New Zealand sold out in minutes.

Don’t miss out – these shows will sell fast, so make sure you get in quickly!

  • Tickets for Luke Combs Live in Australia 2025 at Accor Stadium are on sale Wednesday 25 September 2024 through Ticketek
  • Bootleggers presale tickets will be available from Monday 23 September
  • Frontier Members can access presale tickets on Tuesday 24 September

For more information head to frontiertouring.com/lukecombs

The Kid LAROI to headline the NRL & NRLW Grand Finals at Accor Stadium

The Kid LAROI to Headline 2024 Telstra Premiership Grand Final Entertainment

After a record-breaking season in which Club membership, attendances and TV viewership reached all-time highs, the biggest day in Australian sport just got bigger with the announcement that GRAMMY® nominated, multi-platinum chart-topping global superstar The Kid LAROI will headline the 2024 NRL and NRLW Telstra Premiership Grand Final Entertainment.

A proud Kamilaroi man and die-hard South Sydney Rabbitohs fan who grew up in Sydney’s southern suburbs, The Kid LAROI most recently released the deluxe version of his hit album, THE FIRST TIME (DELUXE VERSION), which included his latest single “GIRLS”.

The Kid LAROI just completed the North American leg of THE FIRST TIME TOUR, packing venues in 31 cities. This November, he will return to Australia with special guests Quavo and ONEFOUR for a massive arena run. Bursting onto the scene in 2021, The Kid LAROI’s “Stay” and “Without You” combined boast over four billion streams on Spotify and peaked at no.1 in multiple countries including the US.

National Rugby League CEO Andrew Abdo said The Kid LAROI is an Australian who is now a hugely successful artist making it big on a global stage. His success, passion for Rugby League and global appeal made him the perfect fit to spearhead the 2024 Grand Final Entertainment.

“The Kid LAROI personifies the energy, excitement and ambition of Rugby League as we celebrate the end of another record-breaking season and look to take Rugby League to new frontiers in the future.

“He is one of the biggest music stars on the planet, and he also has Rugby League in his DNA having grown up in South Sydney and followed his beloved Rabbitohs from a very young age. He is set to supercharge an unbelievable day of Grand Final football,” Abdo said.

From his current base in Los Angeles, The Kid LAROI said returning home to bring his love of Rugby League and performing live together will be a career highlight.

“As a young kid growing up in Sydney, I would drive past Rabbitohs training at Redfern Oval dreaming of playing Rugby League and making music and now I’m going to have this pinch myself moment of playing my music in front of a roaring crowd of Rugby League fans on Grand Final day. It really doesn’t get much better than that.”

The 2024 NRL Telstra Premiership and Telstra Women’s Premiership Grand Final is supported by the NSW Government, through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. Tickets are available now via NRL.com/tickets starting from $59 for adults and $189 for families.

The Weeknd After Hours Til Dawn Tour at Accor Stadium

Global Superstar The Weeknd Confirmed for Sydney’s Accor Stadium this October

Diamond certified and award-winning artist The Weeknd announced 2024 dates in Australia as an extension of his record-breaking 2022/2023 After Hours Til Dawn Tour.

Produced by Live Nation, the newly announced Australia dates will kick off on Saturday, October 5 in Melbourne with back-to-back shows before heading to Sydney with shows on October 22 and October 23 at Accor Stadium.

The Weeknd After Hours Til Dawn Tour at Accor Stadium

These dates mark The Weeknd’s debut stadium performances in Australia and his first return to the region since 2017. Mike Dean and Chxrry22 will join as support on the four Australia dates.

“I feel a strong pull to perform in Australia before moving on to the next chapter and want to make sure you all know I hadn’t forgotten about you. When I return now, it will be the right time, and I promise it will be such a special experience. I can’t wait to see you all!” says The Weeknd.

All 2023 ticket holders will still have the chance to purchase tickets for the Melbourne and Sydney shows during the Past Purchaser Presale starting Wednesday 21 August, at 12pm in Sydney, and 1pm in Melbourne. To gain access to the presale, previous ticket holders are to register via this form. If you previously signed up for the waitlist, you do not need to re-register. The registration window closes Tuesday 20 August, at 1pm. Previous ticket holders will then receive an email from Live Nation with access ahead of the presale.  Presale access does not guarantee tickets. 

Note:

The Weeknd’s record-breaking 2022/2023 After Hours Til Dawn Tour saw massive success across North America, Europe, the UK and Latin America with over 60 sold-out stadium dates and more than 3 million attendees. The tour also broke attendance records at multiple venues including London Stadium with 160,000 concertgoers across two nights. Most recently, The Weeknd announced a one-night-only stadium show in São Paulo, Brazil on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Estádio MorumBIS which sold out quickly.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with a Past Purchaser Presale beginning Wednesday, August 21.

  • The artist presale will begin Thursday, August 22.
  • Vodafone customers can secure tickets during a presale commencing Thursday, August 22, at 1pm in Sydney and 2pm in Melbourne. Visit Vodafone.com.au/ticket to find out more.
  • Mastercard and eligible CommBank Yello customers have special access to pre-sale tickets starting on Thursday, August 22 at 12pm Sydney local time until Sunday, August 25. Preferred ticket access is available on Monday, August 26 from 12pm Sydney local time. Tickets are available exclusively to eligible CommBank Yello customers using a CommBank Mastercard at checkout. Visit commbank.com.au/mastercardpresales to find out more.
  • Westfield members get access to exclusive reserved tickets to see The Weeknd.  Tickets on sale from Monday, August 26, from 12pm in Sydney and 1pm in Melbourne.  Become a Westfield member by downloading the app here: www.westfield.com.au/membership/
General onsale begins Monday, August 26 at TheWeeknd.com/Tour

United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Goodwill Ambassador Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye will again partner with WFP to contribute funds from the Australia shows to the XO Humanitarian Fund, which supports the organisation’s response to the unprecedented global hunger crisis. $1 local equivalent from each ticket sold will go to this important cause.

AFTER HOURS TIL DAWN 2024 AUSTRALIA DATES:

Sat Oct 5 – Melbourne, AUS – Marvel Stadium

Sun Oct 6 – Melbourne, AUS – Marvel Stadium

Tue Oct 22 – Sydney, AUS – Accor Stadium

Wed Oct 23 – Sydney, AUS – Accor Stadium

Photo credits: Hyghly Allene

Juicy Fest returns to Accor Stadium in 2025

The line-up for Juicy Fest 2025 can now be revealed – with influential R&B and hip hop stars Ludacris, Akon, Tyga, Keyshia Cole, Omarion, Fat Joe, SWV, Blackstreet and Jacquees heading to Australia this summer.

Juicy Fest is a R18 one-day festival, scheduled for four shows across Australia in January 2025, including returning to Accor Stadium in Sydney for the third consecutive year on January 18.

Ludacris is a three-time Grammy award-winning, 20-time Grammy-nominated hip-hop icon who has etched his mark into music history. With some of his biggest hits including ‘What’s Your Fantasy’, ‘Pimpin’ All Over The World’, ‘Area Codes’, ‘Runaway Love’, ‘My Chick Bad’, ‘Rollout’, and ‘Standup’, ‘Good Lovin’, ‘Get Back’, ‘Money Maker’, ‘How Low’, and ‘Act a Fool’, Ludacris is sure to be a crowd favourite. He has collaborated with some of the world’s most well-known artists, from Justin Bieber and Carrie Underwood to Usher, Mary J Blige and Nicki Minaj to name a few. On top of his musical accomplishments, Ludacris is a certified movie star as a core member of one of the longest movie franchises – Fast and Furious – playing Tej Parker.

Akon is a multi-genre artist who has hits spread across pop, R&B, hip hop and dance and collaborations with some of the biggest artists such as Michael Jackson, Eminem, Lady Gaga and Snoop Dogg. His mass appeal will for sure be taking fans back in time.

Tyga has been a consistent part of the hip hop genre ever since he released ‘Rack City’ back in 2011. Since then he has released multiple chart-topping hits – ‘Ice Cream Man’, ‘Ayo’ with Chris Brown, ‘Loco Contigo’ with DJ Snake and J Balvin, ‘Freaky Deaky’, with Doja Cat and the ever popular ‘Taste’ with rapper Offset, which has more than 1.3 billion streams on Spotify.

Keyshia Cole’s 2005 hit single and heartbreak anthem ‘Love’ has had a massive resurgence in popularity nearly 20 years later, finding new life with a new generation all thanks to social media platform TikTok.

SWV and Blackstreet are among the most influential groups of the 1990s and today, are recognised as among the greats of R&B music. SWV, or Sisters With Voices, are responsible for R&B classics and hit singles like ‘Weak’, ‘Right Here’, ‘I’m So Into You’, ‘You’re the One’, and ‘Can We’ to name a few, while Blackstreet brought us the cultural phenomenon that is ‘No Diggity’, as well as hits ‘Booti Call’ and ‘Before I Let You Go’, ‘Don’t Leave’ and ‘Fix’.

Fat Joe is a titan in the world of hip hop, cementing himself as one of the genre’s most recognisable figures, renowned for his lyrical prowess and chart-topping hits. With bangers such as ‘All the Way Up’, ‘Lean Back’, ‘What’s Luv,’ ‘Make It Rain’ and ‘Get It Poppin’, the South Bronx native will bring nostalgia for many.

Omarion and Jacquees round out the line-up announcement – two smooth R&B singers with impressive careers. Omarion’s career spans over two decades, achieving significant success both as a solo artist and as part of the acclaimed group B2K, with hits such as ‘Uh Huh’, ‘Bump, Bump, Bump’, ‘Girlfriend’ ‘Ice Box’, ‘Entourage’ and ‘Post to Be’ under his belt. Jaquees’ discography includes ‘Come Thru’, ‘At the Club’, ‘B.E.D.’ and ‘You’.

Juicy Fest promoters Matthew Spratt and Glenn Meikle say the 2025 line-up has been put together with good vibes and positive memories in mind.

“This year’s line-up is packed with artists responsible for some of R&B and hip hop’s biggest hits of the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s and we’re excited to see the crowd respond to the high energy of our artists,” Spratt says.

“Every year we are excited to bring another line-up to Australia and we believe we’ve come up with a high calibre group of artists that people will be excited to see,” Meikle says.

“We’ve locked in some of the biggest names in R&B and hip-hop from the 1990s and 2000s era and they’re just excited about coming to Australia as we are to be hosting them,” Spratt says.

Juicy Fest 2025 will provide a sense of nostalgia for everyone who loves the R&B and hip-hop sounds of the 90s, 2000s and 2010s.

Those who have pre-registered for tickets will have 24 hours to purchase tickets before they are released to the public, from 6pm on Wednesday, May 1.

General public sales start at 6pm on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

To pre-register for tickets go to juicyfest.co
NRL Grand Final at Accor Stadium

2024 NRL and NRLW Grand Finals to be held at Accor Stadium

The NSW Government has announced that the Government and the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) have reached agreement to host the 2024 NRL and NRLW Grand Finals at Accor Stadium in Sydney on Sunday, 6 October.

The NSW Government and ARLC has provided certainty to rugby league fans across the nation the Grand Final will remain in NSW, the birthplace of the NRL, and will once again fill Australia’s home of sport, Accor Stadium at Olympic Park.

Penrith Panthers celebrate their 2023 Grand Final three peat
2023 NRL Telstra Premiers Penrith Panthers celebrating their historic Premiership three-peat at Accor Stadium [Grant Trouville – NRL Photos]

After an electric start to the season in Las Vegas, the 2024 NRL season is expected to deliver more excitement and entertainment with the Penrith Panthers vying for the first four-peat in the NRL era, and the first since the legendary St. George Dragons team of the 1950’s and 60’s.

With the NRL growing its audience to international markets both in the US and the Asia-Pacific, a new audience of fans are engaging with our code, and with Sydney as the home of the Grand Final.

In securing the NRL Grand Final, Sydney is further cementing its status as the premier destination and major events capital of the Asia-Pacific. In the past year Sydney has hosted the UFC, FIFA Women’s World Cup™, Harry Styles, Foo Fighters, Elton John, Paul McCartney, P!NK and of course Taylor Swift.

NRL Chief Executive Andrew Abdo, ARLC Chairman Peter V'landys and Minister for Sport The Hon Steve Kamper MP
[L-R] NRL Chief Executive Andrew Abdo, ARLC Chairman Peter V’landys and Minister for Sport The Hon Steve Kamper MP

Premier of NSW Chris Minns said:
“NSW is the home of the NRL and there is no better city in the world to host another incredible Grand Final show down.
“The NRL Grand Final is one of our countries greatest annual sporting events and I can’t wait for a whole new generation of footy fans to get to experience it right here in NSW.”

Minister for Jobs and Tourism John Graham said:
“The NRL Grand Final is a cornerstone event in Australia’s sporting calendar.
“Each year tens of thousands of fans from across the country converge on Sydney to support their teams and community. The NSW Government’s vibrancy reforms support extended trading hours around major events like this.”

Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said:
“The NRL has done a fantastic job in promoting and expanding the game to new markets across the US and Asia-Pacific. As such, we need to make sure we cement Sydney’s legacy as the birthplace and home of rugby league.
“Given the drama of last year’s Grand Final, I am sure we can expect another full house of 82,500 on Grand Final day.”

ARLC Commission Chair Peter V’landys said:
“Confirming the 2024 Grand Final will be held in Sydney provides certainty to NRL clubs, sponsors and broadcasters — but most importantly of all, it’s exciting news for NRL fans.
“The NRL and NRLW premiership seasons will culminate at Accor Stadium on 6 October — and we can’t wait to watch it unfold.”

Coldplay Music of the Spheres World Tour at Accor Stadium Sydney

Coldplay Announce 2024 Sydney Shows At Accor Stadium

  • Coldplay announce they will play two Sydney shows at Accor Stadium on 6 & 7 November 2024 as part of their record-breaking world tour.
  • Presale tickets go on sale from 10am Wednesday 29 November to those registered here , and to the General Public from 10am Friday 1 December.
  • Want to see Coldplay in style? Enquire about Premium Experience opportunities here.

‘THE GREATEST LIVE MUSIC SHOW EVER’ The Times

‘Genuinely stunning’
★★★★★, The Guardian		‘A fantastical feel-good bonanza’
★★★★★, NME
“As good as it gets”
★★★★★, London Evening Standard  		“Nobody does it better”
★★★★★, The i

Following the spectacular sellout success of this weekend’s Perth Optus Stadium shows – part of the November 2023 Asia leg of Coldplay’s record-breaking Music Of The Spheres World Tour which has also taken them to Tokyo, Kaohsiung and Jakarta – the band have today announced a run of Australia and New Zealand dates for October and November 2024. The shows will see Coldplay perform in Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland for the first time since 2016.

Fans can register now at Coldplay.com for access to the ticket presale – which begins at 10am local time on Wednesday, 29th November. The general sale begins on Friday, 1st December at 10am local time.


Since the first Music Of The Spheres World Tour date in March 2022, the band have sold over 9 million tickets – the most for any tour over the last two years. The tour has also received rave reviews from fans and critics alike, picking up accolades including Favorite Touring Artist at the 2022 AMAs and Tour of The Year at the 2023 iHeartRadio Awards.
 
The band recently issued an update on the tour’s sustainability initiatives, revealing that, on a show-by-show comparison, their current tour has so far produced 47% less CO2e emissions than their previous stadium tour in 2016/17, and that more than 7 million trees have already been planted around the world (with one being planted for each concert goer).
 
On Thursday, Coldplay were named in TIME Magazine’s inaugural TIME100 Climate, a new list of the world’s most influential leaders driving real climate action.
 
The new dates are as follows:
 
OCTOBER 2024
30 – Melbourne, Marvel Stadium
31 – Melbourne, Marvel Stadium
 
NOVEMBER 2024
6 – Sydney, Accor Stadium
7 – Sydney, Accor Stadium
13 – Auckland, Eden Park
 
Coldplay will make a limited number of Infinity Tickets available for the shows at a later date. Infinity Tickets are released for every Coldplay show to make the Music Of The Spheres World Tour accessible to fans for an affordable price. They will cost $32 AUD / $32 NZD per ticket. They are restricted to a maximum of two tickets per purchaser, and must be bought in pairs (which will be located next to each other).
 
The band have also revealed their support acts for the shows will be PinkPantheress and Emmanuel Kelly.
 
DHL is the Official Logistics Partner of the Music Of The Spheres World Tour, supporting the band in their mission to cut the tour’s direct emissions by 50%.

NSW Police Call On Fans To Look Out For One Another This Grand Final Weekend

Saturday, 30 September 2023 9am

As Australia’s greatest interstate sporting rivalry continues, NSW Police are urging footy fans to keep the competition family-friendly and behave responsibly ahead of this weekend’s grand finals.

The Newcastle Knights will be battling for back-to-back premierships, at Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park, as they take on the Gold Coast Titans in the NRLW Grand Final, kicking off at 3.55pm tomorrow (Sunday 1 October 2023).

The Penrith Panthers will follow, in an attempt to carve their name into the history books in pursuit of a premiership three-peat, taking on the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL Grand Final, scheduled for a 7.30pm kick-off.

Police will conduct a high-visibility operation, comprising officers from across the South West Metropolitan Region assisted by specialist police to ensure the safety and security of officials, players and the anticipated 80,000-plus spectators who will be in attendance.

Gates will open at 1pm for preliminary matches and entertainment, and those attending are urged to arrive early.

Security guards will assist police in targeting troublemakers, anti-social behaviour, and alcohol-related crime at the stadium, and to ensure all fans get to and from the stadium safely.

Assistant Commissioner Stuart Smith said the police operation aims to ensure everyone’s Grand Final experience is enjoyable, memorable and free from any anti-social or criminal behaviour.

“While we expect the passion and emotions of the spectators to be heightened, please remember to be considerate of others and cheer on your teams respectfully,” Assistant Commissioner Smith said.

“Those who choose to act inappropriately will be dealt with promptly; this could mean ejection from the stadium and/or banning notices, with fines, or even criminal charges.

“Fans need to be considerate of others during post-match celebrations and, whether your team wins or loses, there is no excuse for violence, intimidation, or anti-social behaviour.” Assistant Commissioner Smith said.

As temperatures are expected to soar this weekend, coupled with a try-scoring-fest, Assistant Commissioner Smith urges game attendees to drink responsibly, as we don’t want anyone missing out on the live action.

“To everyone celebrating across the state, please ensure you are drinking plenty of water, wear sunscreen and seek shade during the day.

“Drink responsibly, know your limits, and keep an eye on your friends,” Assistant Commissioner Smith said.

To assist in avoiding disruption and disappointment, spectators are urged to plan their trip ahead of time and utilise public transport services. All tickets include travel to and from Olympic Park on public transport.

Motorists driving to Sydney Olympic Park are reminded to book their parking in advance and allow plenty of travel time and expect significant delays, particularly around the venue before and after the match.

See the Accor Stadium Events Page for all the latest information here!

For all special-event traffic information and live traffic reports, refer to the live traffic website for details!

Assistant Commissioner Smith also encouraged ticketholders to check conditions of entry and allow plenty of time when entering the stadium.

2023 NRL & NRLW Telstra Premiership Grand Final Accor Stadium

Your Ultimate Guide To NRL & NRLW Grand Final Day At Accor Stadium

A Grand Final for the ages awaits Accor Stadium on Sunday 1 October as the two best teams in season 2023 lock horns as they both try to achieve an historic feat.

The Penrith Panthers are in their fourth successive NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final as they strive to become the first team since Parramatta Eels in 1981-82-83 to win three straight titles.

The Panthers won’t have it all their own way, with thousands of Brisbane fans heading south to see their Broncos in a decider for the first time since 2015 and looking to end a 17-year title drought.

The Newcastle Knights are looking to defend their NRLW Telstra Premiership crown but will have to defeat first time Grand Finalists the Gold Coast Titans, who will be looking to spoil the party and celebrate the Gold Coast’s first-ever Telstra Premiership, men’s or women’s.

Before the two massive Grand Finals, the day will kick off with the State Championship game between NSW Cup winners, South Sydney Rabbitohs and Queensland Cup champions, Brisbane Tigers.

Grand Final Day Schedule:

  • 1.00pm Gates Open
  • 1.20pm State Championship
  • 3.55pm NRLW Telstra Premiership Grand Final kick-off
  • 6.30pm Pre-Match Entertainment
  • 7.30pm NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final kick-off
2022 NRLW & NRL Champions. Top: Newcastle Knights. Bottom: Penrith Panthers.

Your Game Plan:

  • Arrive early! To avoid queues at gates and ensure you don’t miss any of the action, plan to arrive well before kick-off. You can also enjoy pre-game entertainment and soak in the pre-match atmosphere inside and outside the Stadium.
  • The National Rugby League (NRL) has announced that the 2023 NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final at Accor Stadium on Sunday (October 1) has SOLD OUT.
  • Return travel is included in match tickets. Find out more in our transport section below!
  • Elevate your experience! Want to see the big game in style? Move fast to lock in your Premium Experience for this historic occasion via Accor Stadium Official Hospitality

Food and Beverage:

Make the most of your Sunday by arriving early and enjoying the wide range of restaurants and bars in the Sydney Olympic Park Precinct or taking advantage of the stadium’s extensive food and beverage outlets. There is something available for every palate, including those with dietary requirements. To explore our full range, click here.

Weather:

  • The Bureau is forecasting a hot and dry NRL Grand Final Day, with a maximum temperature of 36C at Sydney Olympic Park on Sunday.
  • Fans are strongly encouraged to bring a hat and be mindful that wear sunscreen should be applied regularly during daylight hours & to drink plenty of water through the day.
  • For the latest forecast, please click here.

Transport to and parking near Accor Stadium:

  • Public transport is the best way to get to the footy, and FREE public transport is included in your ticket! Plan your trip to Accor Stadium using the Transport for NSW tool here.
  • If you must drive, make sure to pre-book parking through the Sydney OIympic Park website before match day. Day of parking is not likely to be available.
  • Parking is selling fast, with some car parks in Sydney Olympic Park already SOLD OUT!

Getting to the Grand Final

  • From Central, express train services will run approximately every 10 minutes from 1pm.
  • From Penrith, limited-stop train services will run every 15 minutes from 12noon.
  • Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses will run on all 9 routes from the Hills District, Inner West, North Western Suburbs, Northern Beaches, Southerland Shire and Southern Suburbs.  

Getting home from the Grand Final

  • To Central: express services will leave Olympic Park every 6 minutes from 9:30pm until 12:30am.
  • To Blacktown: limited-stop services will leave Olympic Park every 6 minutes from 9:30pm until 1am, stopping at Lidcombe, Granville, Parramatta, Westmead, Seven Hills then Blacktown. 
  • To Penrith: limited-stop services will leave Olympic Park every 15 minutes.
  • Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses will run on all 9 routes to the Hills District, Inner West, North Western Suburbs, Northern Beaches, Southerland Shire and Southern Suburbs.

Please note: if you are planning to use a taxi or ride share service after the game, there will be a number of road closures in place for up to half an hour after full time.

Entry requirements:

  • All bags will be subject to security screening process.
  • To help avoid delays, it’s best to leave your bag at home.
  • On all event days bag sizes are limited to 30x40cm (approximately A3 size).
  • Umbrellas are permitted but for the comfort of other patrons, they should not be opened in the seating bowl.
  • Food and non-alcoholic beverages may be brought into the stadium. No glass or cans are permitted.
  • For more information on conditions of entry, please click here.

This is it. 80 minutes for eternity. Be here to cheer on the six teams looking to entrench their names in the history books!

NRL Telstra Premiership Preliminary Final at Accor Stadium

Everything You Need To Know For Panthers V Storm NRL Prelim Final At Accor Stadium

In a rematch of the 2020 Grand Final, back-to-back reigning Premiers the Penrith Panthers will go head-to-head with four-time NRL Premiership winners the Melbourne Storm at Accor Stadium in what promises to be a Preliminary Final to remember.

The winner advances to the biggest day on the Sydney sporting calendar – the NRL Grand Final – to face either the Brisbane Broncos or the New Zealand Warriors. For the loser, it is season over.

Event Details:

NRL Preliminary Final
Penrith Panthers v Melbourne Storm
Tickets here
Friday 22 September
Gates open: 6pm
Kick-off: 7:50pm

Penrith Panthers (1st – 18 wins; 6 losses – last game: beat New Zealand Warriors 32-6)

Melbourne Storm (3rd – 16 wins; 8 losses – last game: beat Sydney Roosters 18-13)

Panthers v Storm PRELIM

Your Game Plan:

  • Arrive early! To avoid queues at the gate and ensure you don’t miss any of the action, it is recommended you arrive in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct well before kick-off. You can also enjoy pre-game entertainment and soak in the pre-match atmosphere inside and outside the Stadium.
  • Public transport is the best way to get to the footy, and rail is included in your ticket! With other footy fans heading into the area, avoid gameday traffic and get to the ground without the stress of parking by taking public transport. Plan your trip to Accor Stadium using the Transport for NSW tool here.
  • If you need to drive, consider your parking options. Attendees are strongly encouraged to pre-book parking. The best way to book parking is through the Sydney OIympic Park website. Parking is selling fast, so get in quick!
  • Pre-purchase your ticket. To avoid disappointment and lines at the box office, we recommend buying your tickets online. Don’t forget to share them with your group before arriving at the gates.
  • Elevate your experience! Want to see the big game in style? Move fast to lock in your Premium Experience for this historic occasion via Accor Stadium Official Hospitality

Last time they met:

The Panthers and Storm played each other twice during the 2023 NRL regular season, with Penrith winning on both occasions. First in Round 18, the Panthers defeated the Storm 16-34 in Melbourne before finishing the clean sweep in Round 23 with a 26-6 victory at home.

Food and Beverage:

Make the most of your Friday afternoon/night by arriving early and enjoying the wide range of restaurants and bars in the Sydney Olympic Park Precinct or taking advantage of the stadium’s extensive food and beverages outlets. There is something available for every palate, including for those with dietary requirements. To explore our full range, click here.

Weather:

The forecast for Sydney Olympic Park on Friday is maximum 19C with the temperature sitting at 14C for kick-off. Partly cloudy with a low chance of rain. We recommend dressing for the conditions, especially as not all seats are undercover. Umbrellas may be brought into the Stadium but for the comfort of others should not be put up. For the latest forecast, please click here.

Transport to and parking near Accor Stadium:

Attendees are encouraged to make their way to the Stadium via public transport, including bus, train and ferry. Accessible travel is available. Rail travel is included in matchday tickets. Plan to get here early using the Transport for NSW Trip Planner.

If you need to drive, please allow extra time for traffic as there will be a large number of people in the area. Booking your parking is strongly recommended, especially parking selling fast – visit the Sydney Olympic Park website to secure your parking space as soon as possible. Those requiring Accessibility Parking will also park in the Sydney Olympic Park car parks – please remember to bring your permit. P3 is a 10-15 minute walk to Accor Stadium, with shuttle buses connecting patrons to other car parks in the area. For more information click here.

Please note: if you are planning to use a taxi or ride share service after the game, there will be a number of road closures in place for up to half an hour after full time.

Entry requirements:

All bags will be subject to the security screening process. To help avoid delays, it’s best to leave your bag at home. On all event days bag sizes are limited to 30x40cm. Umbrellas are permitted but for the comfort of other patrons, they should not be opened in the seating bowl. Food and non-alcoholic beverages may be brought into the stadium. Please note: No glass or cans are permitted. For more information on conditions of entry, please click here.

Win-or-go-home. Do-or-die. Be here to cheer on the Panthers or Storm with only one team securing a berth into the NRL Grand Final! Tickets available here.

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