Gameday Guide: NRL Multicultural Round

Author: bulldogs.com.au
Timestamp: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 03:58 PM

Round 5 of the NRL Telstra Premiership takes place on Sunday, April 6 at Accor Stadium in the NRL’s Multicultural Round.

Game Details
Tickets
What's On
Merchandise
Member Access
Questions on Gameday
Traffic & Transport
Bus Services
Driving & Parking
Safety & Security, Conditions of Entry and Weather

Game Details

Round 5, 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership
Sunday April 6, 2025
Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
Box Office Opens: 3:15pm
Gates Open: 3:30pm
Bulldogs vs Knights NSW Cup Kick Off: 3:55pm
Bulldogs vs Knights NRL Kick Off: 6:15pm

Tickets

Tickets are on sale now through Ticketek from $23.20 for an Adult Member and from $29 for the General Public!*

Don’t get stuck in the queue, pre-purchase your tickets online here.

Bulldogs Members and supporters will be treated to a double header with the Club’s NSW Cup side facing the Knights at 3:55pm!

If you have selected mobile tickets, please ensure you download your ticket before you arrive. You must share your tickets with the group or party coming with you before you arrive. Mobile ticket sharing FAQs.

*Excludes Booking Fees

What's On: Celebrating Multicultural Round

Accor Stadium will host a number of events and activations both on and off the field as we celebrate the NRL’s Multicultural Round!

From a Multicultural Village with food stalls, light shows to pre-game ceremonies, be sure to check out all corners of Accor to experience the wide array of cultures and backgrounds.

Multicultural Village Night Market

Celebrate the diversity of flavours at our Round 5 Multicultural Village Night Market!

All food offerings are halal-friendly unless otherwise noted. Indulge in authentic Birria Tacos, or warm up with freshly made chai accompanied by delicious roti wraps with chicken and lamb options.

Sample an assortment of dumplings, grab a classic sausage sizzle from our BBQ station, or enjoy traditional gozleme with cheese, beef, or chicken. Our food journey continues with a variety of classic and gourmet pizzas, succulent chicken and beef kebabs, and fresh assorted sushi.

Complete your culinary adventure with a sweet treat from Gelatissimo, offering a range of gelato (most flavours halal certified - check with staff for details). From sushi to tacos, there's something for everyone to enjoy as we celebrate cultures from around the world!

The Multicultural Village Night Market will be located on Level 1, Western Concourse between Aisles 127 and 122, and will be open up to one hour after full-time.

The Night Market will feature cuisines from all over the world and stalls featuring:

Birria Tacos
Freshly made Chai
Chicken and Lamb Roti Wraps HF
Dumplings HF
Sausage sizzle HF
Gozleme HF
Chicken and Beef Kebabs HF
Sushi HF
Gelatissimo (mostly Halal Certified)

HF = Halal Friendly

Cultural Performances

The pre-match entertainment will feature performers by South East Asian, Tongan, Māori (Aotearoa) and Samoan dance groups, before a Fijian Hymn will take place half an hour before kick-off.

KFC Giveaway: 500 FREE Zinger Burgers!

Our proud partner KFC has got a seriously Finger Lickin’ good post-match surprise. They’re giving away 500 FREE Zinger Burgers to celebrate the opening of the NEW KFC Olympic Park store.

Get your post-match feed sorted with this FLG giveaway.

Club 18 Members Lounge

The Club 18 Member’s Bar will be held on Level 2 South Western Centreline Bar & Lounge, exclusive to 2025 Members! Members will be required to present their Membership Card at the entrance.

The Club 18 Members Bar will grant Members exclusive access to premium food, boutique beers & wine outlets and bathrooms during the event.

Directional signage will be placed around the venue to assist Members with the relocation.

Alternatively, Membership Representatives will be available to assist with any questions on the day at the Membership Hut located outside Aisle 127.

Club Legend Josh Reynolds will also be making an appearance pre-game.
Please note, the Club 18 space is strictly for 2025 Bulldogs Members.

If you have any questions regarding access to Club 18, please contact the Membership Services Team via email at members@bulldogs.com.au or directly on 1300 769 164 on Monday-Friday between 9:00am-5:00pm.

Sapphires

The Sapphires, along with official mascots Bella & Brutus, will be available for photos during the evening – so be sure to say hi and get a snap!

50-50 Charity Raffle

You could win a big cash prize in this week’s 50-50 Charity Raffle!

Buy a raffle ticket from one of our volunteers in green on game day or click here to get a ticket early!

The cash prize grows depending on how many tickets are sold.

50% goes to you, and 50% goes to a great cause, the Bulldogs Foundation, funding the Bulldogs community programs.

The raffle is drawn, and the winner announced after halftime in this weeks match. Someone will win big – it might as well be you!

Score your ticket on game day or click here to buy now!

Fan+ Game Day Experiences

Take your game day to the next level with Fan+ Experiences, offering exclusive behind-the-scenes access and unforgettable moments with the Bulldogs.

Whether it’s tossing the coin with the captains, watching the team warm up from the sideline, or clapping the team onto the field, Fan+ brings you closer to the action like never before.

Don’t miss your chance to create lifelong memories—click here to secure your FAN+ experience today!

Merchandise

Shop the range of Bulldogs 2025 merchandise at the Merchandise Outlets located adjacent to Aisle 127 on Level 1 West and Aisle 104 on Level 1 East from 3:30pm.

The Bulldog Belmore on Burwood Road will also be open for business from 10:00pm-4:00pm on Game Day.

Don’t forget, Members enjoy 15% off! Simply show your 2025 Membership card to the staff.

Not yet a Member and wish to join? Register your interest by contacting the Membership Services Team via:

Email: members@bulldogs.com.au
Phone: 1300 769 164 (Mon-Fri between 9:00am-5:00pm) or
Online: https://www.bulldogs.com.au/membership/

Member Access

Reserve Seat Members: Scan their Member Card to access the event and sit in their allocated seat.
General Admission Members: Scan their Member Card to access the event and sit in the Kennel or Blue Zone.
Non-Ticketed Members: Need to purchase a ticket. Entitled to a 20% discount by using their Member ID as the password.

Questions on Gameday

If you have any enquiries on Game Day, you can get help from a Bulldogs representative at the Box Offices located at Gate A/B & J/K from 3:15pm.

Traffic & Transport

You can plan your trip and arrive early using the Transport for NSW Trip Planner here.

Sydney Trains

All ticketed Memberships and game day tickets include travel to and from Accor Stadium on Sydney Trains. Patrons are required to show their Membership card, ticket or proof of purchase to Sydney Trains employee at the station.

The closest station to Accor Stadium is Olympic Park.

Trains run regularly to Lidcombe where you can head to Platform Zero for a direct train to Olympic Park, running every 10 minutes until late. 

To help you get to the match, to following additional trains will run on the Western Line:

Leaving Leppington at 4:45pm - stopping at all-stations to Granville then Olympic Park.

Please note: Planned weekend trackwork is taking place on the City Circle Line, T1 North Shore Line between North Sydney and Wynyard, and the T2 Inner West & Leppington and T3 Liverpool & Inner West Lines between Strathfield and Central. Allow extra travel time as you may need to change for a rail replacement bus service.

Planned weeknight trackwork is taking place on Sunday 6 April on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.

M1 Metro Line: Extra metro services run between Tallawong and Sydenham due to train trackwork on the T1 North Shore Line and City Circle.
City Circle Line: Trains will not run on the City Circle, or between Central and North Sydney. For travel around the City use T4 trains, metro, light rail or local bus services.
T1 North Shore Line: Trains run between Berowra and North Sydney only. Use metro services between Chatswood, Crows Nest or Victoria Cross and the City. Buses run between Milsons Point, North Sydney and Victoria Cross stations. Some late-night buses run between North Sydney and Wynyard.
T1 Western Line: Penrith trains run to a changed timetable between Penrith and Central, platforms 1-12 only, and make extra stops at Flemington, Homebush and Burwood. Trackwork on the City Circle and T1 North Shore Line may also affect how you travel. Change at Central for metro, light rail or local bus services. Richmond trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Richmond and Liverpool only. Change trains at Parramatta to continue your journey towards the City.
T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: Buses replace Inner West Line trains between Strathfield and Central. Express trains continue to run. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Olympic Park via Granville and between Leppington and Lidcombe via Regents Park. Change trains at Lidcombe to continue your journey. T1 Western Line Penrith trains make extra stops at Flemington, Homebush and Burwood.
T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: Buses replace Inner West Line trains between Strathfield and Central. Express trains continue to run. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Lidcombe via Regents Park. Change trains at Lidcombe to continue your journey. T1 Western Line Penrith trains make extra stops at Flemington, Homebush and Burwood.
T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: All Cronulla and some Waterfall trains make extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville.
T5 Cumberland Line: Trains may run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. From 5.45am to 8.45am, buses replace trains between Richmond and Blacktown. From 8.45am to 11am, buses replace trains between Richmond and Schofields.
T6 Lidcombe and Bankstown Line: Trains run to a changed timetable, every 30 minutes.
T8 Airport & South Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. You may need to change trains to continue your journey. Revesby trains run between Revesby and Central only, via the Airport. Most Macarthur trains run between Macarthur and Sydenham only. Change at: Revesby for trains to Airport stations, Sydenham for T4 trains towards Bondi Junction, or metro services to the City Early morning and late-night trains run between Macarthur and Central via the Airport. T4 trains make extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville. Trackwork on the City Circle may also affect how you travel.
T9 Northern Line: Trains run between Hornsby and Central, platforms 1-12 only. Daily until 8am, trains run to a reduced frequency, every 30 minutes. Trackwork on the City Circle may also affect how you travel. Change at Epping for metro services to the City or at Central for light rail or local bus services.
Blue Mountains Line: Trains may run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Lidcombe and Central.
Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Trains may run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Strathfield and Central.
South Coast Line: From 2.30am to 9.50am, buses replace trains between Bomaderry and Wollongong. Trains run between Port Kembla, Wollongong and Bondi Junction, some to a changed timetable. The 02:39 Kiama to Bondi Junction service will run up to 17 minutes earlier than the normal timetable from Kiama to Coniston, then run to the normal timetable from Wollongong to Bondi Junction.

Trackwork is carried out on an ongoing basis to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the Sydney Trains network. For train service disruption information, check trackwork and travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Bus Services

League Club Bus Services

A complimentary bus service will be running from Canterbury League Club (26 Bridge Rd, Belmore) to The Lakemba Club (cnr. The Boulevard & Quigg St) onto Accor Stadium.

The bus service will depart Canterbury League Club at 4:45pm and arrive at Accor Stadium at approximately 5:30pm.

Following the game, the buses will depart the Stadium once they have reached their passenger limit or approximately 30 minutes after the full-time siren.

Please note, this service is only accessible to the first 50 Members who registered their details. This service has since reached its capacity.

Sydney Bus Services

The following services run to Olympic Park:

Route 525 runs between Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park via Newington (this route no longer runs to or from Strathfield, if you are travelling from Strathfield catch a 526 buses instead). 
Route 526 runs between Burwood and Rhodes Shopping Centre via Sydney Olympic Park precinct and wharf. 
Route 533 runs between Sydney Olympic Park and Chatswood via Rhodes & North Ryde.

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

Driving & Parking

Traffic may be heavier than usual on roads approaching Sydney Olympic Park as fans travel to and from the precinct. Travel with your group and allow extra travel time on the M4, Parramatta Road, Homebush Bay Drive and Concord Road.

Consider catching public transport or parking at a nearby station commuter carpark and continuing your trip by train to Olympic Park to avoid traffic delays. Match tickets include travel on public transport.

If you have to drive, carpool with your group and pre-book your parking online.ahead of time to secure a space – available until 11:59pm the night before the event unless sold out prior.

To get to your carpark and avoid the heavy traffic congestion expected at the Homebush Bay Drive roundabout, use Silverwater Road, Holker Street and Hill Road.

Casual parking is available in all precinct car parks at $7.00 per hour. Maximum fee is $35.00.

Road Closures

Please note, event infrastructure and fencing for the Royal Easter Show will be in place across the precinct. Follow directions and signage as pedestrian access will be different.

Roads will be closed in the precinct in preparation for the Easter Show. For road closure details, visit the Sydney Olympic Park interactive map for more details.

12:01am Friday 28 March to 11:59pm Tuesday 29 April 2025 inclusive:

Olympic Boulevard 100m north of Dawn Fraser Avenue adjacent to Cathy Freeman Park amenities, to 200m south of Edwin Flack Avenue outside Qudos Bank Arena.
Australia Avenue from Murray Rose Avenue to Kevin Coombs Avenue.
Showground Road from Murray Rose Avenue to Grand Parade.
Grand Parade from Olympic Boulevard to Australia Avenue.

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

Safety & Security, Conditions of Entry and Weather

Entering the field of play at any point of the event is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be prosecuted by NSW Police with lifetime bans to NRL Events and monetary fines of up to $5500 to be enforced. This is to ensure the safety of all patrons, working staff and players. To ensure a smooth entry, please leave large bags at home.

To view the general conditions of entry for Accor Stadium, please click here.