Round 20 of the NRL Telstra Premiership and Round 3 of the NRLW Telstra Premiership will take place on Saturday, July 18 at Accor Stadium, with the Bulldogs hosting the Wests Tigers and Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks!
- 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 20, 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership & Round 3, 2026 NRLW Telstra Premiership
Saturday July 18, 2026
Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
Box Office Opens: 4:30pm
Gates Open: 4:45pm
Bulldogs vs Sharks NRLW Kick Off: 5:15pm
Bulldogs vs Tigers NRL Kick Off: 7:35pm
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, get your Round 20 tickets here!
Just like last week, Kids Go Free in Round 20 with every Adult Ticket Purchased! Use Code KIDSGOFREE at the Checkout!
That's not all – for 24 hours only, from 4:30pm on Tuesday 14 July, groups of 7 can attend for just $70! Grab your group tickets here.
All ticketed Memberships and game day tickets include travel to and from Accor Stadium on Sydney Trains!
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: KFC
The Round 20 Match Day Partner is KFC. the Club’s Official Quick Service Restaurant Partner, who is proudly displayed on the back of the playing and training apparel.
Keep an eye out at half-time of the NRL match with the Kicking and Catching Challenge, with contestants tasked to catch a high ball with a catch - they'll have to secure the ball in a KFC bucket to win!
*Terms & Conditions Apply
Lindt Chocolate Giveaway
We've got 1000 bags of Lindt Chocolate to giveaway to celebrate Women In League Round!
Be one of the first to get into the Accor Stadium gates, and you'll get a free giftbag of chocolate, thanks to Lindt!
Sapphires Spectacular at Half-Time!
Be there for one of the biggest half-time shows of the year with the Sapphires Spectacular!
Over 100 Sapphires cheerleaders - including 64 former dancers and 24 juniors - will be taking the field at Accor Stadium to put on the half-time performance of 2026!
Lisa Fiaola Cup Premiers Lap of Honour
We'll be celebrating the 2026 Lisa Fiaola Cup Premiership winners at half-time of the NRLW match!
Members of the Premiership-winning side who thumped the Central Coast Roosters 40-4 in May will be taking a lap of honour, before they form a guard of honour for the NRLW side when they return to the field.
Lisa Fiaola Cup 2026 Grand Final Highlights: Bulldogs vs Roosters
Get Amongst the Bulldogs Fan Zone!
Get to the ground early and make a day of it! Head to the Bulldogs Fan Zone outside Bay 118 from 4:45pm.
- Bulldogs Spin to Win – Spin the wheel for your chance to win a double pass to our Round 21 clash against the Warriors or a Bulldogs Lucky Dip prize.
- FREE NRL Team Poster & Bulldogs Sticker – Every visitor receives one on their way through.
- FREE Face Painting & Bulldogs-themed Colouring-In – Visit the Pup Club for free face painting and Bulldogs-themed colouring-in fun.
Bring the whole family down – it's all happening at the Bulldogs Fan Zone.
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!
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.
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 4:45pm.
Win Big in the Bulldogs 50-50 Mega Raffle
$15,000 GUARANTEED MINIMUM PRIZE
The Bulldogs 50-50 Charity Raffle is bigger than ever with our 50-50 Mega Raffle and a guaranteed minimum prize of $15,000.
The Mega Raffle is running across Rounds 20 and 21, giving you even more time to enter and even more opportunity for the jackpot to grow.
One lucky winner will take home at least $15,000, with the final prize increasing as more tickets are sold. The winner will be drawn at halftime of our Round 21 match.
Every ticket purchased also supports the Bulldogs Foundation and the important work it delivers across Elite Development, Innovation and Community.
Don't miss your chance to be part of one of the biggest raffles of the season.
Purchase your tickets from our volunteers in green on game day, or click here to enter online.
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 on Level 1 West and Aisle 104 on Level 1 East from 4:45pm.
The Bulldog Belmore on Burwood Road will also be open for business from 10:00pm-5:00pm on Game Day.
Be sure to check out our Christmas in July offers including:
- 30% off Las Vegas Merchandise
- 30% off our Winter Range
- Buy One Get One Free offer on 2026 Home & Away Jerseys!
Be quick, these offers end at the end of the month!
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 Macarthur at 5.30pm - stopping all stations to Cabramatta, Regents Park then Olympic Park
- 2 trains leaving Leppington at 6.05pm & 6.27pm - stopping all stations to Granville, then Lidcombe and Olympic Park
Trackwork
Planned trackwork is taking place on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 of July on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.
- M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line: Metro services do not run between Tallawong and Sydenham. Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only. For travel to and from Waterloo use local buses or trains from Redfern. Use trains between Epping or Chatswood, the City and Sydenham.
- T1 North Shore Line: Sydney Metro trackwork may affect how you travel.
- T1 Western Line: Buses replace trains between Penrith, Richmond and Granville. Trains run to a changed timetable between Granville and the City. Sydney Metro trackwork may affect how you travel.
- T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Sydney Metro trackwork may affect how you travel.
- T5 Cumberland Line: Buses replace trains between Richmond and Granville. T2 Leppington & Inner West Line trains run between Leppington, Granville & the City.
- T8 Airport & South Line: From 9am to 3pm, trains may run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Revesby and Turrella.
- T9 Northern Line: Sydney Metro trackwork may affect how you travel.
- Blue Mountains Line: Buses replace trains between Penrith and Granville. T1 Western Line trains run between Granville and the City. Trains from Penrith to Blue Mountains Line stations run up to 45 minutes later than the normal timetable. Trains from Penrith to Blue Mountains Line stations run up to 45 minutes later than the normal timetable.
- Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Sydney Metro trackwork may affect how you travel. For travel to T1 North Shore Line stations change at Hornsby, not Epping.
- South Coast Line: Buses replace trains between Bomaderry and Wollongong. Trains run between Port Kembla, Wollongong and Bondi Junction, some to a changed timetable. Buses do not run to the train timetable. If connecting with trains at Wollongong, you may need to catch an earlier bus to ensure you meet your train connection
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 4:15pm and will then proceed to Lakemba Services Club (26 Quigg St, Lakemba), which will then proceed to Accor Stadium with an estimated arrival of 5:15pm.
The second bus service will depart the Canterbury League Club (26 Bridge Rd, Belmore) at 6:15pm and will then proceed to Lakemba Services Club (26 Quigg St, Lakemba), which will then proceed to Accor Stadium with an estimated arrival of 7:15pm.
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 Lidcombe. Connect with trains to continue your trip to Olympic Park.
- Route 526 runs between Strathfield and Rhodes Shopping Centre via Sydney Olympic Park precinct and wharf.
- Route 533 runs between Sydney Olympic Park and 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
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.
Reporting Anti-Social Behaviour
The Bulldogs encourage everyone to enjoy the game, embrace the atmosphere but always act with respect.
To report disruptive or anti-social behaviour, please speak to a member of staff at the match, or text 0419 403 360.
Be a Good Neighbour. Take the Party Home Quietly
You've made the trip, you've cheered your lungs out, and we love you for it. Now help us make sure the people who live around Accor Stadium love us too.
Sydney Olympic Park is a residential neighbourhood as well as a world-class sporting precinct. A few small things go a long way:
- Train it Home: Your game-day ticket includes free travel on public transport - trains run approximately every 10 minutes on match days. It's the easiest (and cheapest) win of the night.
- Park Smart: Paid parking is available and can be pre-booked. Please use designated parking areas only - footpaths, loading zones and residential car parks aren't part of the deal.
- Save the Horns for the Stadium: A Bulldogs win deserves a celebration, but keep the noise where it belongs: inside Accor Stadium, at The Locker Room, or at your local.
Weather
Minimum Temperate: 11
Maximum Temperature: 18
Possible showers, click here to stay up to date.