Gameday Guide: NRL Round 18, NRLW Round 1

Game Details

Round 18, 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership + Round 1, 2025 NRLW Telstra Premiership
Friday July 4, 2025
Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
Box Office Opens: 5:00pm 
Gates Open: 5:15pm 
Bulldogs vs Knights NRLW Kick Off: 5:40pm
Bulldogs vs Broncos NRL Kick Off: 8:00pm

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Tickets

Tickets are on sale now through Ticketek, from just $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 will be treated to an historic double header with the Club's NRL and NRLW sides playing back-to-back, so be sure to head in early to catch both games from 5:40pm!

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

Match Day Partner: Wattyl 

Ahead of the side's very-first match, proud major partner of the NRLW, Wattyl Paints, will be the official NRL Round 18 and NRLW Round 1 Match Day Partner!

Wattyl Paints has been tackling the weather head-on for 110years. Made in Australia, for Australian conditions. Don't Worry, It's Wattyl. 

At half-time of the NRL match, one lucky Member will be chosen to race the sideline LED for their chance to walk away with $1500 and a signed 2025 Bulldogs NRL Jersey! 

Activation Alley Outside Accor!

There's plenty happening at Activation Alley, located outside Gate C near Light Tower 4 from 5:15pm!

• Proud NRLW Partner Jaycar will be on hand with a marquee set, 3D printed giveaways and plush footballs and keyring! 
• Get your Bulldogs Jerseys and Bulldogs Footy personalised with your very own name and number!
• Visit our Membership Marquee outside Aisle 104 and take part in a number of different activities for your chance to win some prizes!
• Be sure to try the Cash Grabber inflatable for your opportunity to win a double pass to a future Bulldogs home game at Accor Stadium!
• Get your complimentary Kumho Tyre Try/No Try Posters, which can be scanned for a chance to win a match day experience and tickets for 4 (four) people to the Bulldogs' next Accor Home Game!

Club 18 Members Bar

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.

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 with Bella & Brutus!

The Sapphires, along with official mascots Bella & Brutus, will be available for photos during the night – so be sure to say hi and get a snap from 5:30pm!

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 from 5:15pm, including the 2025 90-Year Waterproof Jacket as well as the 2025 NRL Home Jersey and 1995 Heritage Jersey!

• Adjacent to Aisle 127 on Level 1 West.
• Aisle 104 on Level 1 East.

The Bulldog Belmore on Burwood Road will also be open for business from 10:00pm-6:00pm 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 5:00pm.  

Traffic & Transport 

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

For full details, see the Transport NSW Event page 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, an additional train will run from Campbelltown at 6.19pm – stopping at all stations to Granville then Olympic Park. 

Southwest Link buses also run regularly between Sydenham and Bankstown. Catch a bus to Bankstown or Sydenham to connect with replacement buses or trains to Lidcombe then Olympic Park. Please note that buses continue to replace T6 Line trains between Bankstown and Lidcombe. 

Trackwork

Planned trackwork is taking place on Friday 4 July on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.

• T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: From 10.30pm to 1.30am, trains run to a changed timetable between Liverpool and Lidcombe, and between Homebush and the City only. You may need to change trains to continue your journey. 

Bus Services

League Club Buses

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 4:40pm and arrive at Accor Stadium at approximately 6:30pm.  

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 Buses

The following Sydney Bus services run to Olympic Park:

• Route 525 runs between Parramatta and Strathfield via Sydney Olympic Park.
• Route 526 runs from the Sydney Olympic Park Ferry Wharf to Olympic Park.
• Route 533 runs from Sydney Olympic Park to Chatswood via Rhodes & North Ryde.

Driving & Parking

Traffic will be heavier than usual on roads approaching Sydney Olympic Park as footy 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. 

Sydney Olympic Park Authority may close some local roads to accommodate increased public transport services and ensure pedestrian safety during events. 

If you have to drive, carpool with your group and pre-book parking online in advance to secure a space. 

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

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.

Weather

Minimum Temperate: 7
Maximum Temperature: 19

Sunny. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning, click here to stay up to date.