NRL Grand Final 2023: Everything you need to know about Grand Final Day

Event Schedule

• 1.00pm – Gates open at Accor Stadium
• 1.20pm – State Championship kick-off
• 3.55pm – NRLW Telstra Premiership Grand Final kick-off
• 7.30pm – NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final kick-off
• 9.30pm (approx.) – Post-match presentation and lap of honour

Transport and Travel Information

For more detailed transport info and to plan your trip, visit transportnsw.info.

Arriving by Train

The closest train station to Accor Stadium is Olympic Park.  Accor Stadium is a short 5 minute walk from the station. Catch a train from Lidcombe Station direct to Olympic Park, operating every 10 minutes during events.

Additional express and limited stop train services operate from Central and western line stations. Travel on trains, metro or light rail may be included in your event ticket. This information is detailed on each of the stadium event pages.

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Arriving by Bus

Accor Stadium is easily accessible by bus, with Sydney Buses operating a number of services to Sydney Olympic Park including:

• Route 525 – Parramatta and Strathfield via Sydney Olympic Park
• Route 526 – Rhodes to Burwood via Sydney Olympic Park Ferry Wharf
• Route 533 – Sydney Olympic Park to Chatswood via Rhodes and North Ryde

For selected major events at Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses run on multiple routes from around the Sydney metropolitan area to Olympic Park, and return. Travel on transport may be included in your event ticket. This information is detailed on each of the stadium pages. 

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Arriving by Car

It is recommended you pre-book parking, especially if you are planning to drive and park on event days. This should be done 7 to 10 working days in advance through Sydney Olympic Park.

On major event days, if you have not pre-booked your parking, we strongly recommend you do not drive as car parks may be full by the time you arrive.

Expect roads approaching Accor Stadium to be busier than usual on event days. If you are planning to drive, allow additional travel time and ideally have pre-booked parking, especially on major event days. For the latest traffic information check Live Traffic NSW or download a real-time traffic app.

Arriving by Taxi and Ride Share

A taxi rank is located near the Novotel hotel on Olympic Boulevard in Sydney Olympic Park, walking distance from Accor Stadium. Please note that during major events, road closures may be in effect, and traffic around Accor Stadium will be heavier than normal, so make sure to allow extra travel time.

You can get dropped off and picked up on Dawn Fraser Ave. When arriving by Ride Share, please check transportnsw.info for any road closures and exclusion zones in place for individual events.

Grand Final entertainment

A very special performance from TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will headline the entertainment at this year’s NRL and NRLW Telstra Premiership Grand Final. Marking 30 years since Tina Turner’s iconic performance at the 1993 Grand Final and celebrating her unique association with the game, the cast of the smash hit musical is bringing Turner’s music back to the game's biggest stage.

Featuring iconic songs including “Simply The Best”, “Nutbush” and “Proud Mary”, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL tells the story of Tina Turner’s life and has received 37 prestigious award nominations including Best Musical (Tony Awards) and Best New Musical (Olivier Awards). 

The entertainment line-up on Grand Final day also includes two performances from Australian rock band, King Stingray. The five-piece from the Northern Territory, who perform in both English and Yolŋu Matha languages, will deliver the NRLW Grand Final pre-game show before returning to the stage in the build up to the NRL Grand Final.

What's on before the game

Westpac Ball Exchange

Bring your old sports ball to the Westpac stand in the precinct of Accor Stadium on Grand Final Day and trade it in for a brand-new Westpac NRL or NRLW Premiership Steeden football. Get in quick while stocks last – there are a limited number of Steeden footballs to giveaway. The offer is limited to one ball per person, per exchange, per day. 

Telstra Activation Hub

Come down to the Telstra Hub to get a photo with the NRL Telstra Premiership Trophy as well as commentate on your favourite NRL match moments. 

NRL Hub Experiences 

• Solo Kick – Test your skills at the SOLO Virtual Kick simulator in the precinct. Have your chance to convert a kick just like your favourite player.  
• Skills and Drills – Test your rugby league ability, accuracy and speed.

Chemist Warehouse Reaction Wall and Samples

Test your reaction time and ‘hit’ as many illuminated lights as possible in 30 seconds! Winning fans may get the chance to take part in the Chemist Warehouse half-time activation to win a share in $10,000! Don’t forget to grab your Sample bag full of Chemist warehouse goodies.  

Hisense Photo Moment

Get yourself on the big screen! Snap a selfie with our Hisense photo frames in the stadium precinct and post using the hashtag #hisenseau to get featured on the big screen in stadium plus go into the draw to win a $300 NRLShop voucher. 

What's on inside the stadium

Westpac Catch and Keep

Westpac is bringing the game-changing ‘Catch&Keep’ to the NRL and NRLW Grand Final stage for the first time ever. If the match ball goes into the crowd at either the men’s or women’s 2023 Grand Final, the lucky punter who catches it, gets to keep it!  Thanks to Westpac, not only can you watch the action, you can be part of it! Westpac. Backing the footy. And the fans.

Swyftx Bitcoin Boogie Dance Off

Bust a move to the music whilst the Swyftx crypto cam zooms around the stadium to find our lucky winner who will walk away with $1,000 worth of Bitcoin. 

KFC Fry/No Fry Banners

Grab your KFC Fry/No Fry Banner as you walk in the stadium and hold up your viewers verdict when a try is scored. 

KFC Bucket Catch

Two lucky participants will be selected from the stands to come down on field to participate in the KFC Bucket Catch. Win $100 worth of fried GOLD vouchers for every high ball caught in the bucket.   

DoorDash Half-time Dash

You could have the chance to win a years’ worth of DoorDash. Keep an eye out for the DoorDash promo staff in the NRL Grand Final Precinct to go into the draw. If you are selected, you will get the opportunity to compete at half-time in an obstacle course. If you win you will take home a years’ worth of DoorDash! 

VB Kick

Two lucky fans will go head to head for the chance to win a year of beer! Participants will get three conversion kicks, each at different distances, with the best out of three kicks winning!

Harvey Norman Spin to Win

Be in your seat during half-time of the NRLW Grand Final, and you could have the chance to win a $1,000 Harvey Norman Gift Card. 

Chemist Warehouse Red Light, Yellow Light activation

Ten participants from the precinct activation will have the opportunity to participate in the red light, yellow light activation for the chance to win their share of $10,000!

Get It 2gether ball challenge

NRL legends Petero Civoniceva, Geoff Toovey and Dean Widders are calling on 50-74yo Aussies to give a crap about their health and do their free bowel cancer screening kit. Spot the toilet seat cut out outside the stadium between 3.00pm and 7.00pm to pass (or kick) a footy through it for your chance to meet the legends and win a footy!

NRL Grand Final Broadcast Details

Domestic TV coverage in Australia is available via Nine and 9 Now as well as via Sky NZ in New Zealand. Radio coverage in Australia is available via ABC, Triple M Brisbane, Triple M Sydney, 2GB, 4BC and NRL Nation.

International TV coverage is available via BIS France, Fox Netherlands / ESPN Africa, SportsNet Canada, Sport 24 Inflight / cruise ships, Sport1 and Premier Sports Asia.