Get all the important information you need ahead of our clash with the Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday 13th April 2024 at Allianz Stadium, brought to you by Match Day Partner: McDonalds
MATCH DETAILS
Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers
Isuzu UTE A-League Round 24
Saturday 13th April, 2024
Allianz Stadium, Sydney, NSW
Kick off: 7:45pm AEDT
Gates Open: 6:15pm AEDT
Broadcast Live: Paramount+ & 10Bold
Join the Conversation: #SYDvWSW, #SydneyDerby & #SydneyIsSkyBlue
Matchday Partner: McDonalds
SEATING INFORMATION
Members can enter the stadium through scanning the QR code on the back of their 2023/24 Membership Card. They can scan in from the pdf on their device, or they can print the card. If printing please ensure the QR code prints clearly.
IF SCANNING IN VIA A PHONE, PLEASE ENSURE BRIGHTNESS IS ALL THE WAY UP, YOU ARE OFF NIGHT MODE AND SCREEN ROTATION IS LOCKED.
Please head to your gate to scan into the ground.
Flexi Members are welcome to attend this match and can sit in any General Admission Bays.
THE COVE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Changes have been made to allow all attendees to have an enjoyable time at the event with minimal disruption. Wristbands given at the event will be required to enter The Cove bays. Only Memberships and tickets to The Cove will be given wristbands.
We have summarised the entry process for the Sydney FC Active Supporters:
1. Sydney FC active supporters’ queue at Gate 4
2. Security Screening – Bag Check and Wanding
3. Tickets are scanned by Customer Service Staff
4. Wristbands provided by Customer Service staff
5. Active supporters make their way to Bays 22-24
6. Security to check wristbands of all Active Supporters upon entry into Active Supporter Bays
7. No wristband, no entry
ONLY THOSE WITH A WRISTBAND WILL BE PERMITTED ENTRY TO THE COVE BAYS. NO WRISTBAND, NO ENTRY
Memberships and tickets for Bays 22-24 (The Cove) will only scan in via Gate 4.
ARRIVE EARLY
Please ensure that you arrive at the precinct early to avoid congestion closer to kick off time.
Take advantage of the Happy Hour with all ice creams priced at $4 and Hahn Super Dry only $9. Happy Hour runs from 6:15pm (Gates Open) to 7:45pm (Kick Off).
We also have the bar at Bay 21 open post game for an hour so you can pop in for a drink while you wait for the crowds to disperse.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR FOOD OPTIONS AT ALLIANZ STADIUM
Fanzone
As you arrive head to the Junior Blue Fan Zone which is located outside Gate 3 and will be open from 6:00pm.
Our Sydney FC DJ will be spinning the tunes to get you hyped up for the evening of football.
Deck yourself out in Sky Blue with our Sydney FC Facepainters and test your skills with our friends at Nova 969.
Make sure you tag us @sydneyfootballclub in your stories throughout the day.
Merchandise
You can deck yourself out in the latest Sydney FC gear from the Superstore located on the Western Concourse. Our brand new kits including our Harbour Splash Alternate Kit will be available for purchase and also you can add the names of your favourite players too as the Heat Press will be HOT AND READY TO GO!
Sydney FC Members can get 10% off full price items by showing their 2023/24 Membership Card.
TRANSPORT & PARKING
With up to 25,000 fans expected ticketholders are urged to plan their trip and consider all the available travel options ahead of time.
Public transport is the best way to get to Allianz Stadium with frequent light rail and buses servicing the Moore Park area. Travel on transport is included in your ticket to the game.
Trains to the City run regularly on weekends where you can connect with frequent light rail services to Moore Park. The Moore Park light rail stop is located a short walk across from Allianz Stadium.
Plenty of regular route buses also make stops along Anzac Parade and Oxford Street nearby.
Please note that if you travel on the T1 North Shore Line, buses replace trains between Hornsby and Wynyard. Catch a rail replacement bus to Wynyard where you can connect with a light rail service to Moore Park. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.
If you have to drive, carpool with your group and allow extra travel time as traffic may be heavier than usual and parking in the precinct may fill quickly. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com.
Parking is available near Allianz Stadium at the Entertainment Quarter Wilson car park, EP3 grass car park on Driver Avenue and Sydney Boys & Girls High School car park off Cleveland Street. A flat rate event parking fee will apply.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Valid pre-purchased tickets to Sydney FC 2023/24 season home games at Allianz Stadium include travel to and from Moore Park on the following transport services – just show your event ticket to transport staff when boarding:
- Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink Intercity services (non-booked services bounded by Bomaderry, Goulburn, Bathurst, Scone and Dungog stations)
- Sydney Metro North West services
- Sydney metropolitan and outer metropolitan buses
- Sydney and Newcastle Light Rail services
- Sydney and Newcastle Ferries
Remember to keep your event ticket safe for your return journey or you’ll need to use your Opal card or contactless payment method, as you must have a valid ticket when travelling on public transport. Your match ticket is valid on the modes of public transport listed above until 4am the following day.
Note: an additional train station access fee applies for travel to or from Domestic and International Airport stations. The access fee is not covered by your event ticket travel entitlements.
DRIVING
If you have to drive, carpool with your group and allow extra travel time as traffic may be heavier than usual on roads approaching Moore Park.
Driver Avenue will be partially closed outside the stadium from 5:15pm and will reopen once crowds have safely left the area.
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
For the latest traffic information visit Live Traffic NSW or download a real-time traffic app.
PARKING
Limited parking will be available at the following car parks near the stadium:
- Entertainment Quarter Wilson car park: Open 24 hours. Flat rate event parking fees apply. Entry via Errol Flynn Boulevard from Lang Road.
- Kippax Park (EP2) grass car park: Car park open from 4.45pm. Entry via northern end of Driver Avenue from Moore Park Road.
- Showground Field (EP3) grass car park: Car Park open 4.45pm. Cashless, flat rate event parking fees apply. Entry on Driver Avenue via Lang Road.
- Sydney Boys High School and Sydney Girls High School: Car Park open from around 4.45pm. Cashless, flat rate event parking fees apply. 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.
TICKETING
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 5:45pm.
Things to know at the event
- 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 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.
STADIUM MAP
KEY TIMINGS
Box Office Opens: 5:45pm
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 5:45pm.
Junior Blue Fanzone Opens: 6:00pm
Our Junior Blue Fanzone will be open from 6:00pm outside Gate 3, so make sure you arrive early to maximise the fun.
Gates Open: 6:15pm
The gates to Allianz Stadium will be opened at 6:15pm.
Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s Kick Off: 7:45pm
The Sydney Derby will get underway at 7:45pm.
SENSORY ROOM & BAGS
During matches, the Allianz Stadium can become noisy and crowded. Strong smells from food and drinks can also be prevalent. All these sensory elements can be overwhelming for individuals who have sensory needs and discourage them from attending events.
Sensory sensitivities or challenges with sensory regulation are often experienced by individuals with autism, dementia, PTSD, intellectual disabilities, mental health issues and other similar conditions.
A Sensory Room is now available which is located near the Allianz Stadium Members Cloaking Room and can be accessed by anyone who needs the space. Please contact a customer service team member to assist with this.
Sensory bags are also available and will make your event more inclusive and allow people of families to attend the event.
If you require access to the Sensory Room or a Sensory Bag at a Sydney FC game, please contact a member of the Allianz Stadium customer service staff at the game for more information.
