Gameday Guide: NRL Round 25 at Allianz Stadium

Author: bulldogs.com.au
Timestamp: Mon 17 Aug 2026, 02:37 PM

Round 25 of the NRL Telstra Premiership will take place on Saturday, August 22 at Allianz Stadium, with the Bulldogs facing the St George Illawarra Dragons in a rematch of their thrilling Round 1 contest!

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 25, 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership
Saturday August 22, 2026
Allianz Stadium, Moore Park, NSW
Box Office Opens: 4:30pm
Gates Open: 4:45pm
Dragons vs Cowboys NRLW Kick Off: 5:15pm
Bulldogs vs Dragons NRL Kick Off: 7:35pm

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

Tickets

Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster, buy tickets here.

Bulldogs Members would have received their Member discount code in their Tuesday and Thursday emails.

All ticketed Memberships and game day tickets include travel to and from Allianz 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

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!

Fan+ Game Day Experience

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Fan+ brings you closer to the action like never before, watch the team warm up from the sideline and clap them out onto the field.

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 Van located on Driver Avenue outside of NRL HQ.

The Membership Van will be stocked with 2026 Bulldogs Merchandise including:

Fathers Day Deals: Get 35% Off All Menswear this week!
Buy One Get One Free: 2026 Home and Away Jerseys
2026 Indigenous Range: While stocks last

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 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

Access to this match IS NOT INCLUDED in 2026 Bulldogs Membership packages.

All Members will need to purchase a ticket, with 2026 Members receiving a 30% discount on all Ticket Prices.

Tickets are on sale now through Ticketek. Click here to purchase your tickets.

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

Membership Representatives will be present at Box Office 1 (located on Driver Avenue) and the Membership Marquee in the Activation Zone to answer any questions.

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 Allianz 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 stations to Allianz Stadium are Central and Bondi Junction.

From Central, catch a light rail service to Moore Park leaving from Chalmers Street. Alternatively, consider walking between Central and Moore Park via Devonshire Street and the Albert ‘Tibby’ Cotter Walkway. See the Moore Park walking route map to find your way.

From Bondi Junction, catch one of the many regular route buses from the Interchange to Oxford Street to get within walking distance of the stadium.

Be aware of trackwork taking place on the T1 North Shore Line between Berowra and Gordon, and T9 Northern Line between Hornsby and Strathfield.

Trackwork

Planned trackwork is taking place on Saturday 22 August on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event.

Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.

T1 North Shore Line: Buses replace trains between Berowra and Gordon. Trains run between Gordon and the City, some to a changed timetable.
T1 Western Line: Richmond trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Richmond and Liverpool only. Change trains at Parramatta to continue your journey.
T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Leppington and the City via Granville or Regents Park. Inner West trains run between Homebush and the City, some to a changed timetable.
T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Leppington and the City via Regents Park. Inner West trains run between Homebush and the City, some to a changed timetable.
T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: From 3am to 11.30am, buses replace trains between Waterfall and Sutherland. Trains run to a changed timetable between Sutherland and Bondi Junction.
T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and reduced frequency, every 30 minutes
T7 Olympic Park Line: Buses replace trains between Olympic Park and Lidcombe.
T9 Northern Line: Buses replace trains between Hornsby and Strathfield. Trains run to a changed timetable between Strathfield and the City. Frequent metro services run between Epping and the City.
Blue Mountain Line: Trains run to a changed timetable between Blue Mountains Line stations and Blacktown only. T1 Western Line trains run between Penrith, Blacktown and the City. Trains from Blacktown to Blue Mountains Line stations run 30 minutes later than normal.
Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Buses replace trains between Newcastle Interchange and Gordon. T1 North Shore Line trains run between Gordon and the City, some to a changed timetable.
Hunter Line: Buses replace trains between Scone, Dungog and Newcastle Interchange.
South Coast Line: From 3am to 11am, buses replace trains between Dapto, Port Kembla and Sutherland. Trains run to a changed timetable between Bomaderry, Kiama and Dapto, and T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line trains run between Sutherland and Bondi Junction. The first train leaves Bondi Junction at 10:13, Wollongong at 12:08, arriving Kiama at 12:52.
Southern Highlands Line: From 4.40am to 5.30pm, buses replace trains between Goulburn, Moss Vale and Campbelltown. T8 Airport & South Line trains run between Campbelltown and the City via the Airport. The first train to run from Moss Vale to Campbelltown leaves Moss Vale at 16:52, arriving Campbelltown at 18:13

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 5:20pm and will then proceed to Lakemba Services Club (26 Quigg St, Lakemba), which will then proceed to Allianz Stadium.

The second bus service will depart the Canterbury League Club (26 Bridge Rd, Belmore) at 6:20pm and will then proceed to Lakemba Services Club (26 Quigg St, Lakemba), which will then proceed to Allianz 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

A number of regular Sydney Buses service stops along Anzac Parade near the precinct, including routes 339, 373, 374 and 396. From Bondi Junction Interchange, catch routes 333, 352 or 440 to Oxford Street or catch route 355 buses to Lang Road to get within short walking distance of the stadium. 

Keep in mind that buses and light rail services will be busy. Consider walking between Central and Moore Park via Devonshire Street and the Albert ‘Tibby’ Cotter Walkway to minimise wait times for transport services. See the Moore Park walking route map to find your way.

For bus service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Driving & Parking

Moore Park Car Parks

Parking will be in high demand and will fill quickly. Carpool with your group and aim to arrive early to secure a parking space.

Entertainment Quarter Wilson car park: Open 24 hours. Flat rate event parking fees apply. Entry via Errol Flynn Boulevard from Lang Road.
Showground Field (EP3) grass car park: Open from 4.35pm. Cashless, flat rate event parking fees apply. Entry on Driver Avenue via Lang Road.
Sydney Boys High School and Sydney Girls High School: Car Park open from around 4.35pm. Cashless, flat rate event parking fees apply. Entry via Cleveland Street. Use the Anzac Parade pedestrian bridge to get to and from the stadium.
Lift outage Moore Park Light Rail: The lifts at the Moore Park Light Rail stop between Anzac Pde and the footbridge are temporarily out of service while replacement works are carried out. During this period, use the accessible entry/exit pathway via the crossing at the intersection of Anzac Pde and Lang Rd, or via the Entertainment Quarter side, or use the stairs at the stop if you are able to do so safely.

Please note that EP2 car park will not be open for this event.

Each car park has spaces for Mobility Parking permit holders. For more information visit Centennial Parklands - Parking.

Road Closures

No road closures have been scheduled for this 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 Allianz 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 Allianz Stadium love us too.

Moore 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 Allianz Stadium or at your local.