Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory | Matchday Guide

Sydney FC are back at Leichhardt Oval as they take on Melbourne Victory in a Saturday Night Showdown.

When is the match?

Sydney FC will host Melbourne Victory on Saturday, 22nd November, kicking off at 7:35 pm AEDT.

Match Details

Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory
Isuzu UTE A-League Round 5
Saturday 22nd November 2025
Leichhardt Oval, Leichhardt, NSW
Kick Off: 7:35 pm AEDT
Gates Open: 6:00 pm AEDT
Broadcast Live: Paramount+ & 10Drama
Tickets: Click Here

A REMINDER OF THE COVE’S ENTRY TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR UNDER 13s

What gate should I enter from?

There are two gates to enter the stadium from at Leichhardt Oval, Glover Street & Mary Street.

DUE TO THE AWAY BAY, THOSE ENTERING VIA MARY ST AND WISHING TO ACCESS THE HILL WILL NEED TO WALK THE LONG WAY AROUND AS THE WALKWAY WILL BE CLOSED OFF. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU ENTER THE GROUND FROM GLOVER STREET TO MINIMISE CONGESTION THROUGH THE MAIN GRANDSTAND

Cove members, Cove ticket purchasers & GA East ticket purchasers are advised to use Glover Street only. Away active ticket purchasers should only be using Lauries Lane.

All other membership cards and tickets will have their choice of entry points, however, those wishing to access the northern or eastern (hill) areas of the ground are encouraged to enter via Glover Street.

These instructions are in place to avoid congestion at the ticket gates.

Where can I sit and what are the ticket options?

Members and fans with general admission tickets or memberships will have their choice of seats in the Keith Barnes Stand, concourse seating and hill. The main grandstand is reserved for certain ticket holders only.

General admission is a first come first served basis and you cannot reserve spots ahead of time. Only those in the Grandstand have a reserved seat for this match, the rest of the venue is general admission.

Members should check their email for clarification on whether they need to redeem a ticket or can simply scan their pass into the venue.

Members can visit the Membership marquee which is located outside the Mary Street entrance should Members have any queries.

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.

When should we get there?

Gates will open one hour before kick off and with only two entry points, we recommend that you arrive as early as possible to avoid congestion closer to kick off.

With parking so tight around the area, we highly recommend arriving a few hours before kick off and enjoying the best of the Inner West.

What is on around the stadium?

There will be plenty to keep you occupied before the match on Saturday around Leichhardt Oval.

Get ready for a huge match-day buzz. The Glover Street entrance will be pumping thanks to McDonald’s and Nova! McDonald’s are rolling in with their Plinko board and a special appearance from Grimace, perfect for selfies and family fun. Nova are aiming to turn the entrance into a pre-match party, with plans for a live DJ bringing the energy from the moment fans arrive.

Roaming around the grounds will be our blue hair spray and zinc crew, ready to transform fans into walking displays of team pride. It’s your chance to get fully kitted out in blue and show the players exactly who they’re fighting for.

The Mary Street entrance will feature a dedicated membership ticketek box office window, where fans can ask questions, sign up, unlock exclusive perks, and become part of the club family. Whether you’re renewing or joining for the first time, it’s the perfect way to level up your match-day experience.

Don’t forget, you can pick up your merchandise from the merch vans which will be located outside the Mary St entrance and also inside the gates at Glover St.

How do I get there?

FULL TRANSPORT INFORMATION

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 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 in evening peak. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com.

Transport

PUBLIC TRANSPORT IS NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET FOR THIS MATCH.

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.

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.

Light Rail

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.

L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line

L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line light rail services run between Carlingford and Westmead via Parramatta CBD. Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Alight at Parramatta Square and connect with a train service to Central from Parramatta Station. From Central, change to an L1 Line service leaving from the Grand Concourse to get to Leichhardt North.

Passengers are reminded that trams can’t stop quickly or easily – so please stop, listen and look around for trams and use designated pedestrian crossings.

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 437, 440, 445 and 470.

For service disruption information, check travel alerts or use the Trip Planner.

Driving

Traffic may be heavier than usual on roads approaching Leichhardt Oval as fans travel to the match. Allow extra travel time on roads including James Street, Perry Street, Balmain Road, Mary Street and Glover Street.

A section of Mary Street will close before the game and will reopen when crowds have cleared the area. Traffic will be detoured via Chapel Street if the closure is in place.

For the latest traffic information visit Live Traffic NSW or download a real-time traffic app.