Sydney FC return to Allianz Stadium on Friday night as they welcome Central Coast Mariners to Moore Park. Get behind the Sky Blues under the lights and make sure you arrive early to enjoy everything happening around the stadium. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of kick-off!
When is the match?
Sydney FC will host Central Coast Mariners at 7:40pm AEDT on Friday night.
Match Details
Sydney FC v Central Coast Mariners
A-League Men – Matchweek 4
Friday 6th November 2026
Allianz Stadium, Moore Park, NSW
Kick Off: 7:40pm AEDT
Gates Open: 6:30pm AEDT
Broadcast Live: Paramount+
Tickets: Click Here
SEATING & TICKETING
Make sure you have your match ticket or Membership details ready before arriving at Allianz Stadium.
For any ticketing enquiries, supporters can visit the Box Office, which opens at 6:00pm on Driver Avenue.
We encourage all fans to purchase their tickets in advance and arrive early to avoid queues at the gates.
WHAT’S ON BEFORE THE MATCH?
There’s plenty happening around Allianz Stadium before the Sky Blues take to the pitch, so make sure you get in early and soak up the matchday atmosphere!
PRE-MATCH ENTERTAINMENT
- Guard of Honour
- Stadium Lap
- Big Logo & Championship Banners
7:00PM – TEST YOUR SYDNEY FC KNOWLEDGE!
Get in your seats early and take part in our Sydney FC trivia challenge for your chance to win a $100 Sports Direct gift card.
7:15PM – STRIKE A POSE!
Show us your best summit pose for the chance to win a double pass to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge!
7:33PM – SCARVES UP!
Help us welcome the boys onto the pitch by joining in and singing WE ARE SYDNEY!
HALF-TIME ENTERTAINMENT
The entertainment doesn’t stop once the teams head down the tunnel, with plenty happening during the break!
MACCA’S HALF-TIME HEROES
Keep an eye out for our Macca’s Half-Time activation.
CROSSBAR CHALLENGE
Think you can hit the crossbar? Prove it and you could win our brand-new Third Kit!
PELICAM
Show us your best pelican impression and keep an eye out for yourself on the big screen.
SING-ALONG
Warm up those vocal cords and get ready to sing along just before the second half kicks off!
MERCHANDISE
Want to grab the latest Sky Blue gear? Make sure you visit one of our matchday merchandise stores before kick-off.
MATCHDAY STORE OPENING HOURS
- Superstore: Gate 3 – 6:30pm to 10:00pm
- Team Store: Gate 1 – 6:30pm to 10:00pm
- Pop-up Store: Bay 35/36 – 6:30pm to 8:00pm
FOOD & DRINK – PRE & POST-MATCH VENUES
Arrive early and enjoy some great matchday discounts around Moore Park and inside Allianz Stadium!
WATSON’S EQ
Sydney FC Members receive 15% off food and beverages.
CHEER’S BAR
Receive 10% off every purchase at Cheer’s Bar when you sign up to the Cheers Membership app.
IN-STADIUM SPECIALS – ALLIANZ STADIUM
- $9 tap beer and house wine, available from gates opening until 15 minutes prior to kick-off.
- $26 combos available across the Chicken Shops and kiosks.
Please note: Due to Gate 3 being closed, Zetta Pizza will not be available for this match.
TRANSPORT & GETTING TO ALLIANZ STADIUM
TRANSPORT & GETTING TO ALLIANZ STADIUM
Planning your trip to Allianz Stadium? Transport for NSW is encouraging all supporters to plan ahead and consider public transport options when travelling to Friday night’s clash.
YOUR TICKET IS YOUR FARE
Your Sydney FC match ticket or Membership card includes travel on public transport to and from Allianz Stadium. Simply show your valid ticket to transport staff when boarding.
This includes:
- Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink Intercity services
- Sydney Metro
- Sydney metropolitan and outer metropolitan buses
- Sydney, Parramatta and Newcastle Light Rail
- Sydney and Newcastle Ferries
Your ticket is valid until 4:00am the following morning, so make sure you keep it handy for your return journey.
EXTRA LIGHT RAIL SERVICES
Additional light rail services will operate before and after the match.
Catch the L2 or L3 light rail to Moore Park, with the stop located along Anzac Parade just south of Allianz Stadium.
Queues are expected following full-time, so please be patient and allow extra time for your journey home.
Supporters can also consider walking between Central Station and Moore Park via Devonshire Street and the Albert ‘Tibby’ Cotter Walkway, approximately a 25-minute walk.
IMPORTANT – TRAIN TRACKWORK
Please be aware of planned trackwork affecting train services from 10:40pm on Friday night.
- City Circle: Trains will not operate around the City Circle. Services will continue between Central, Town Hall and Wynyard. If travelling to Circular Quay, St James or Museum, use light rail, local buses or walk.
- T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: Services will operate to a changed timetable, with some trains starting or terminating at Central.
- T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: Services will operate to a changed timetable.
- T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Some services will make additional stops at St Peters and Erskineville.
- T8 Airport & South Line: Airport trains will start and end at Central, with no T8 services between Sydenham and the City.
- T9 Northern Line: Services will make an additional stop at Ashfield.
Supporters travelling on these lines are encouraged to check their journey before leaving home.
DRIVING & PARKING
Parking around Moore Park will be in high demand and is expected to fill quickly. Supporters are encouraged to carpool and allow additional travel time due to heavier traffic during the evening peak.
Available parking includes:
- Entertainment Quarter Wilson Car Park – entry via Errol Flynn Boulevard from Lang Road.
- Sydney Boys High School and Sydney Girls High School – entry via Cleveland Street.
Please note that EP2 and EP3 grass car parks will not open for this match. Flat-rate event parking fees apply.
SPECIAL EVENT ROAD CLOSURES
Special event clearways will be in place around Moore Park:
- Cleveland Street and Fitzroy Street: 6:00am – 11:00pm.
- Albion Street and Lang Road: 3:00pm – 11:00pm.
Driver Avenue will also be partially closed outside the stadium from 7:30pm and will reopen once crowds have safely cleared the area.
TAXIS & RIDESHARE
The closest taxi rank is located on Errol Flynn Boulevard near the Hordern Pavilion.
Rideshare drop-offs are available on Errol Flynn Boulevard or Driver Avenue. Following the match, pick-up restrictions may apply due to heavy traffic, so supporters are encouraged to select a pick-up location away from the stadium.
PLAN AHEAD
Allow extra travel time, check for service changes and plan your journey before heading to Moore Park.
For the latest travel information, visit the Transport for NSW Trip Planner.
For full event-specific travel information, CLICK HERE.
WHAT ARE THE KEY TIMINGS?
Make sure you have these important times locked in ahead of Friday night’s clash!
6:00PM – Box Office Opens
6:30PM – Gates Open
6:55PM – Men’s Warm-Up
7:40PM – Men’s Kick-Off
8:27PM – Men’s Half-Time
9:30PM – Men’s Full-Time
Venue: Allianz Stadium
Watch Live: Paramount+
We can’t wait to see the Sky Blue faithful at Allianz Stadium on Friday night. Get in early, bring your voices and help us make it another special night in Moore Park.
