Gameday Guide: NRL Round 12 vs Storm

Author: bulldogs.com.au
Timestamp: Wed 20 May 2026, 11:13 AM

Round 12 of the NRL Telstra Premiership will take place on Friday, May 22 at Accor Stadium, with the Bulldogs hosting the Melbourne Storm.

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

Game Details

Round 12, 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership
Friday May 22, 2026
Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
Box Office Opens: 6:45pm
Gates Open: 7:00pm
Bulldogs vs Storm NRL Kick Off: 8:00pm

Share your game day experience with the hashtag #proudtobeabulldog

All ticketed Memberships and game day tickets include travel to and from Accor Stadium on Sydney Trains!

Tickets

Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster, with Friday night's match also doubling up as the Bulldogs' Uni Student Night! Get your match day tickets here!*

Uni Students can score $10 tickets by entering their details here.

That's not all - alongside proud partner Red Bull, the Bulldogs will be hosting an Afterparty at the Locker Room at Olympic Park just across the road from Accor Stadium.

Head on down to the Locker Room post-match for a night including a live DJ set, giveaways, entertainment and more!

All ticketed Memberships and game day tickets include travel to and from Accor Stadium on Sydney Trains!

Terms and Conditions apply.

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

Matchday Partner: Supporting Disabilities Australia

The Round 12 Match Day Partner is Supporting Disabilities Australia.

Off the back of last year's success, SDA alongside the Physical Disability Rugby League, will be hosting a half-time goal-kicking challenge to raise funds for Spinal Cure Australia, so be sure to cheer on the participants as they kick for a great cause!

For more information about Supporting Disabilities Australia, you can visit their website here: https://www.sdaus.au/

For more information about Spinal Cure Australia, you can visit their website here: https://spinalcure.org.au/

Afterparty at The Locker Room

Alongside proud partner Red Bull, the Bulldogs will be hosting an Afterparty at the Locker Room at Olympic Park just across the road from Accor Stadium.

Head on down to the Locker Room post-match for a night including a live DJ set, giveaways, entertainment and more!

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 last Home Game of 2026!

Junior League Relay

Members of the CBDJRL will have a relay race pre-game to see who is the fastest in the competition!

It’s not too late to sign up to be a Canterbury-Bankstown District Junior Rugby League (CBDJRL) player – and once again eligible families can save up to $100 per child* on registration fees through the Future Bulldogs Program.

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.

Club 18 Members Bar

For Round 12, the Victory Room will be closed, however Members will have access to the South Western end of the Centreline Bar and Lounge.

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, a member of staff will be available for enquiries at the southern concourse.

You can 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 7:00pm.

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 be 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 132 on Level 1 West and Aisle 104 on Level 1 East.

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

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

Leaving Blacktown at 5:34pm – stopping at Parramatta, Lidcombe then Olympic Park.
Leaving Liverpool at 5:45pm – stopping at Cabramatta, Fairfield, Granville, Lidcombe then Olympic Park.

Trackwork

There is no planned trackwork taking place on Friday 22 May.

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 bus service will depart the Canterbury League Club (26 Bridge Rd, Belmore) at 6:00pm and will then proceed to Lakemba Services Club (26 Quigg St, Lakemba), which will then proceed to Accor Stadium with an estimated arrival of 7:00pm.

The second bus service will depart the Canterbury League Club (26 Bridge Rd, Belmore) at 6:30pm and will then proceed to Lakemba Services Club (26 Quigg St, Lakemba), which will then proceed to Accor Stadium with an estimated arrival of 7:30pm.

Following the game, two 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. 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

Sydney Olympic Park Authority may 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.

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.