Sydney FC Women begin their home campaign with a Sydney Derby against Western Sydney Wanderers at Leichhardt Oval.
Here’s all the key information you need to ensure you have a great day out at the football.
MATCH DETAILS
Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers
Ninja A-League Round 3
Saturday 16th November, 2024
Leichhardt Oval, Sydney, NSW
Kick off: 2:15pm AEDT
Gates Open: 1:15pm AEDT
Broadcast Live: 10Bold, Paramount+ & 10Play
Join the Conversation: #SYDvWSW #SydneyDerby & #SydneyIsSkyBlue
Matchday Partner: Macquarie University
SEATING INFORMATION
This match is general admission and attendees are able to sit in any available seat or spot on the hill. If sitting on the hill, you are welcome to bring a blanket to sit on.
Grandstand seating is first come first served and seats cannot be reserved ahead of time.
IF SCANNING IN VIA A PHONE, PLEASE ENSURE BRIGHTNESS IS ALL THE WAY UP, YOU ARE OFF NIGHT MODE AND SCREEN ROTATION IS LOCKED.
ARRIVE EARLY
Please ensure that you arrive at the precinct early to avoid congestion closer to kick off time as a large crowd is expected for this match.
Fanzone
As you arrive, head to the Junior Blue Fan Zone which is located inside the Mary St Entrance on the hill and will be open from 1:15pm.
Some non-playing players will be in attendance for a signing session as well as face painters from who will be on hand to give you that added Sky Blue.
Plus get a dance on with the Sydney FC DJ spinning some tunes to get you hyped up for the afternoon’s big action.
Make sure you tag us @sydneyfootballclub in your stories throughout the day.
Food
Check out our healthy food and drink options at the game which will be located on top of the hill.
Also, we have ice creams and fairy floss for the kids, plus our coffee van will be in full flow to keep you going should you need that added boost.
Merchandise
You can deck yourself out in the latest Sydney FC gear from the merchandise van which will be situated outside the gate before the match and on the Hill at half-time.
Sydney FC Members can get 10% off full price items by showing their 2024/25 Membership Card.
TRANSPORT & PARKING
Fans are encouraged to plan their trip and consider all the available travel options ahead of time.
L1 Dulwich Hill line light rail services run regularly between Central Grand Concourse and Dulwich Hill. Catch the L1 light rail service to the Leichhardt North stop, which is a short walk to Leichhardt Oval via Mary Street.
Remember, you’ll need to use an Opal card or contactless payment card/device when travelling on public transport to and from the event. Register your details online at Opal or via the Opal Travel app ahead of time.
If you’re driving allow extra travel time for parking as traffic may be heavier than usual. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com.
LIGHTRAIL
L1 Dulwich Hill Line
L1 Dulwich Hill Line light rail services run between Central Station (Grand Concourse) and Dulwich Hill via Darling Harbour and the Inner West. Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.
Catch the L1 Line light rail service to Leichhardt North, which is a short walk to the oval via Mary Street.
L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford Lines
L2 Randwick Line light rail services run between Circular Quay and Randwick via Central Station (Chalmers Street) and L3 Kingsford Line services run between Circular Quay and Juniors Kingsford via Central Station (Chalmers Street). Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily, plan your trip using the Trip Planner.
From Central, change to the L1 Line light rail service leaving from the Grand Concourse to get to Leichhardt North, which is a short walk to the oval via Mary Street.
For maps and service frequencies see light rail service information. For light rail service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.
BUSES
A number or regular bus services make stops within walking distance of Leichhardt Oval, including routes 440, 437, 445 and 470.
For service disruption information, check travel alerts or use the Trip Planner.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TICKETS
Opal
You can use an Opal card for all modes of public transport in Sydney and surrounding regions, including metro, trains, buses, ferries and light rail.
Remember to top up your Opal card before you travel to avoid waiting in line at top-up machines. You can top up your card online or at an Opal retailer.
More ways to pay
If you have a contactless-enabled American Express, Mastercard or Visa debit or credit card, or a linked device, you can use it to pay for your travel by tapping on and tapping off at Opal card readers. Available on all public transport, contactless payments are another way to pay on the Opal network.Adult Opal fare pricing applies and you will receive Opal benefits, including daily and weekly fare caps.
DRIVING
Traffic may be heavier than usual on roads approaching Leichhardt Oval including James Street, Perry Street, Balmain Road, Mary Street and Glover Street as fans make their way to the game.
A section of Mary Street may close before the game and will reopen when crowds have cleared the area. Traffic will be detoured via Chapel Street.
For the latest traffic information visit Live Traffic NSW or download a real-time traffic app.
PARKING
Attendees are encouraged to plan to arrive early as local parking around the stadium is limited.
Visit the Inner West Council website for details on car parks in the area.
TICKETING
If fans have any ticketing queries, they should proceed to the Box Offices which are located outside the Mary St entrance.
For any Membership enquiries, fans should visit the Membership window which will be located at the box office from 12:45pm.
Ticket Information
- Make sure you download and share any tickets before arriving, have your ticket ready to scan and your phone brightness up before you get to your entry gate for faster entry.
- Please use original PDF versions of ezyTickets, screen-shotting the ticket will pixelate the tickets barcode and may cause them not to scan.
- More information on mobile tickets, including how to share tickets, is available here.
KEY TIMINGS
Box Office Opens: 12:45pm
Fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets online ahead of the clash here, however tickets will be available to purchase from the Box Office from 12:45pm.
Gates Open: 1:15pm
The gates to Leichhardt Oval will be opened at 1:15pm.
Junior Blue Fanzone Opens: 1:15pm
Our Junior Blue Fanzone will be open from 1:15pm inside the Mary St Entrance on the hill.
Ninja A-League Women’s Kick Off: 2:15pm
Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers will get underway at 2:15pm.
