Do or die football has hit Allianz Stadium as Sydney FC host Melbourne City over two legs for a place in the Grand Final.

The first leg is this Friday at Allianz Stadium, kicking off at 7:45pm.

MATCH DETAILS

Sydney FC v Melbourne City
Isuzu UTE A-League Semi Final First Leg
Friday 12th May, 2023
Allianz Stadium, Sydney, NSW
Kick off: 7:45pm AEST
Gates Open: 6:45pm AEST
Broadcast Live: Paramount+ & 10Bold
Join the Conversation: #SYDvMCY & #SydneyIsSkyBlue

ARRIVE EARLY

Please ensure that you arrive at the precinct early to avoid congestion closer to kick off time.

While you are around the stadium, take advantage of the FanZone and Merchandise stalls that we have around the stadium.

Fanzone

As you arrive, take your photos on the stairs outside Gate One with the Sydney FC letters as our DJ gets you hyped up with some pre-match tunes.

Before entering the stadium, spend some time in our Junior Blue Fan Zone outside Gate 3, where we will have plenty of activities for kids including inflatables and our trophy museum.

As you enter from Gate 1, 3 or 5, make sure you grab your FREE limited edition Fan Cards which you can display inside the ground!

Inside the stadium at Gate One, we have face-painters who will be ready to colour you in Sky Blue as well as the Sydney FC arch which is perfect for those instagram shots!

Make sure you tag us @sydneyfootballclub in your stories throughout the day.

Merchandise

You can deck yourself out in the latest Sydney FC gear or grab that gift for a loved one from the Superstore located on the Western Concourse. Our Home, Away, Third and Goalkeeper Kit will be available to purchase along with a huge range of supporter gear.

KEY TIMINGS

Box Office Opens: 6:15pm

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 6:15pm.

Junior Blue Fanzone Opens: 6:15pm

Our Junior Blue Fanzone will be open from 6:15pm outside Gate 3, so make sure you arrive early to maximise the fun.

Gates Open: 6:45pm

The gates to Allianz Stadium will be opened at 6:45pm.

Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s Kick Off: 7:45pm

Our Men take on Melbourne City in the Semi Finals and the action gets underway at 7:45pm AEST.

TICKETING

PURCHASE TICKETS NOW

If fans have any ticketing queries, they should proceed to the Box Offices which are located on Driver Ave, Gate 3 & Gate 5 which are located around the stadium.

For any Membership enquiries, fans should visit the Membership window which will be located at the box office at Gate 3 from 6:15pm.

Things to know at the event

• If you have a reserved seat, you must sit in your assigned seat(s). If you are in an unreserved seating area, please find an available seat within the allocated bays only.
• Please follow the directives of staff at all times.
• Connect to Allianz Stadium Wi-Fi for faster download.
• Allianz Stadium is a cashless venue.

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 eZY tickets, 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.

STADIUM MAP

TRANSPORT & PARKING

Public transport is the best way to get to Allianz Stadium with frequent light rail and buses servicing the Moore Park area. Travel on all modes of public transport is included in your ticket to the game.

Trains to the city run regularly where you can connect with frequent light rail services to Moore Park from the city and south east. The Moore Park light rail stop is located a short walk across from Allianz Stadium. 

If you have to drive, allow plenty of extra travel time, carpool with your group and plan to arrive early as traffic will be heavier than usual. Consider the public transport options or alternative parking outside the precinct and continue your trip by transport. You can find real-time traffic conditions at  livetraffic.com. 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

• Valid pre-purchased tickets to the game include travel to and from Moore Park on public transport services – Just show your event ticket to transport staff when boarding. (Note: A separate station access fee is payable for travel to and from the Domestic and International Airport stations, the fee is not included as part of integrated ticketing). More information can be found here.
• Travel on transport is included in your ticket to the game. Frequent light rail and buses service the Moore Park area. The Moore Park light rail stop is located a short walk across from Allianz Stadium.  
• Make a day of it and arrive early to enjoy the many local venues within walking distance of the stadium. From Central Station it’s a 25 minute walk to the Moore Park precinct via Foveaux St or Devonshire St and the Albert ‘Tibby’ Cotter Walkway. 
• If you have to drive, carpool with your group and plan to arrive early as traffic will be heavier than usual and parking in the precinct will fill quickly. You can find real-time traffic conditions at livetraffic.com. 

• Public transport is the best way to get to Allianz Stadium with frequent light rail and buses servicing the Moore Park area.
• Allianz Stadium is at the Moore Park light rail stop, as well as a short bus ride from Central Station, Paddington and the CBD. Visit Transport NSW, Google Maps or Live Traffic Sydney to plan your trip and please allow additional travel time.
• Catch the L2 or L3 light rail service to Moore Park from Central Chalmers Street. The Moore Park stop is located along Anzac Parade. Light rail services may be busy, particularly after the match, so consider walking between Moore Park and Central via Devonshire St and the Albert ‘Tibby’ Cotter Walkway.

DRIVING

• Driver Avenue will be partially closed outside the stadium from 5:45pm and will reopen once crowds have safely left the area. No through-traffic will be available on Driver Avenue, however access to EP3 grass car park and drop off areas maintained from Lang Road. See our Moore Park transport map to find your way. EP2 Kippax car park will be closed for this match.
• To support the Moore Park Road pop up cycleway, there is no left-turn permitted from Lang Road onto Moore Park Road westbound. Motorists can use Cook Rd for access onto Moore Park Rd instead.
• If you have to drive, allow plenty of extra travel time as traffic will be heavier than usual on major roads approaching the precinct and parking will fill quickly so aim to arrive early. You can find real-time traffic conditions at  livetraffic.com. 
• Paid Parking will be available at the following car parks within short walking distance of the stadium;
  • Note: EP2 Kippax Lake grass car park will not be open for this match.
  • Entertainment Quarter Wilson car park: Open 24 hours. Entry via Errol Flynn Boulevard from Lang Road.
  • Showground Field (EP3) grass car park: Car park open from 5:45pm. Entry via the southern end of Driver Avenue, from Lang Road. 
  • Sydney Boys High School and Sydney Girls High School: Car park open from around 5:45pm. Entry via Cleveland Street. Use the Anzac Parade pedestrian bridge to get to and from the stadium.
• Each car park has spaces for Mobility Parking permit holders. For more information visit Centennial Parklands – Parking