Gameday Guide: NRL Round 9 vs Cowboys

NRL Skills and Drills

Take the kids onto the field at the southern end of Accor Stadium from 3:15pm-5:30pm and see what it's like to be an NRL Star with the Skills and Drills clinic! Entry is via Aisle 140 and Aisle 141. 

Chocolate Wheel 

Head over to Aisle 118 and spin our brand-new Chocolate Wheel for your chance to win exclusive Bulldogs giveaways, and don’t forget to grab your 2026 Team Poster while you’re there.

Halftime Reynolds Review 

Brought to you by Azora, Club legend Josh Reynolds will take the stage at the break to give his exclusive insight on the Bulldogs' first-half performance and provide thoughts on how the second half will unfold. 

Lights Out DJ Performance at Halftime!

Get ready for a full in-stadium halftime experience! DJ Ziggy will take the stage alongside Violin by Mel and K Vision to bring the energy and noise alongside our Sapphires Cheerleaders with a dynamic light show to boot! 

Kumho Try/No Try Banners

Get your complimentary Kumho Tyre Try/No Try Posters, which can be scanned for a chance to win 4 (four) tickets to a Bulldogs Home Game in 2026!

Club 18 Members Bar

In 2026, the Club 18 Member’s Bar will be held in the Victory Room, exclusive to Bulldogs 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 on the southern concourse. 

Please note, the Club 18 space is strictly for 2026 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.

Alternatively, Membership Representatives will be available to assist with any questions on the day at the Membership Hut Aisle 118, located on the southern northern concourse.

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 3:15pm at the Pup Club where the little ones can colour in and get their face painted too!

Bulldogs 50-50 Charity Raffle

You could win a massive cash prize in the Bulldogs 50-50 Charity Raffle!

With a minimum prize of $2,500, the total will only grow as more tickets are sold.

Take home 50% of the prize pool, while the other 50% supports the Bulldogs Foundation.

Don’t miss your chance to win. Grab your tickets from our volunteers in green 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 2026 merchandise at the Merchandise Outlets located adjacent to Aisle 127 and Aisle 132 on Level 1 West and Aisle 104 on Level 1 East from 3:15pm. 

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

Don’t forget, Members enjoy 15% off! Simply show your 2026 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.

Flag, Banner and Drum Registrations

For those looking to bring a flag or banner larger than 1.4 metres or any drums, please ensure they are registered with the Club, click here.

Registrations are essential - any items that are not registered will be prohibited from entering the stadium. 

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. 

Traffic & Transport 

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

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.

Sydney Trains

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. 

Trackwork

Planned trackwork is taking place on Friday May 1 on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner. 

• T1 Western Line: From 10pm, Penrith trains run to a changed timetable and make extra stops at Flemington and Burwood.
• T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: From 10pm, trains run between Leppington and Olympic Park only. Change at Lidcombe for trains towards the City. T1 Western or T9 Northern Line trains make extra stops at Flemington, Burwood and Ashfield, to a changed timetable. T3 Inner West Line trains run between Liverpool and the City Circle via Regents Park, to a changed timetable.
• T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: From 10pm, trains run between Liverpool and the City Circle, to a changed timetable.
• T9 Northern Line: From 10pm, trains run to a changed timetable and make an extra stop at Ashfield.
• Blue Mountains Line: From 10pm, trains run between Blue Mountains Line stations and Strathfield only. Change trains at Strathfield to continue your journey.
• Central Coast & Newcastle Line: From 10pm, most trains run between Central Coast & Newcastle Line stations and Strathfield only. Change at Epping for metro services to the City or change trains at Strathfield to continue your journey.
• South Coast Line: From 10pm, trains run between South Coast Line stations and Bondi Junction, to a changed timetable. The 21:55 Kiama to Central train will end at Hurstville. Change trains at Hurstville to continue your journey.
• Southern Highlands Line: From 8pm to 2am, buses replace trains from Moss Vale to Campbelltown From 9.50pm to 2am, buses replace trains from Campbelltown to Moss Vale. 

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 Buses

The first bus service will depart the Canterbury League Club (26 Bridge Rd, Belmore) at 4:00pm and will then proceed to Lakemba Services Club (26 Quigg St, Lakemba), which will then proceed to Accor Stadium.

The second bus service will depart the Canterbury League Club (26 Bridge Rd, Belmore) at 4:30pm and will then proceed to Lakemba Services Club (26 Quigg St, Lakemba), which will then proceed to Accor Stadium.

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.

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 in the busy weeknight peak. 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 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. 

Sydney Olympic Park Authority will close some local roads to accommodate increased public transport services and ensure pedestrian safety during events. For road closure details, visit the Sydney Olympic Park interactive map for more details.  

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

Road Closures

There are no road closures scheduled at Sydney Olympic Park before, during or after the event. 

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.

Weather

Minimum Temperate: 12
Maximum Temperature: 24

Possible showers, click here to stay up to date.