AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Transport Guide

Ahead of next month's AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, we've pulled together a guide on how to get to all of the stadiums in Australia via public transport. Whether you are a local or visiting for the first time, we have everything you need to know!

See our guide below.

WAC 2026 Single Match Tickets

Perth Stadium | Perth / Boorloo

Hosting the opening ceremony match on Sunday, 1 March 2026, featuring the Matildas, and a semi-final on Tuesday, 17 March 2026.

Perth Stadium is Western Australia’s premier destination for sport,  entertainment, and unforgettable experiences. With a capacity of 61,000 and located within the buzzing Stadium Park precinct, it offers panoramic views of the city skyline and the eastern foothills.

Use the Transperth JourneyPlanner to plan your journey.

Train

Perth Stadium Station has six platforms with two concourses. Yanchep and Fremantle line passengers will use the Western Concourse, and Armadale, Thornlie-Cockburn and Perth-bound trains will depart from the Eastern Concourse.

Bus

Bus services have been designed to supplement train services with 10, limited-stop routes operating along key corridors. Event buses will be scheduled to start arriving at the Stadium up to two hours prior to the start of the event. When the Suburban Bus network is in operation, all buses will arrive and depart from Bus Hub, now including Route 652 (Mirrabooka Bus Route) and Route 653 (Galleria Bus Route).

Perth Rectangular Stadium | Perth / Boorloo

Perth Rectangular Stadium will host 6 group stage matches on 4 March, 7 March and 9-10 March and 2 quarter-finals on 13-14 March.

Voted as Australia’s best Rectangular Stadium for two consecutive years, Perth Rectangular Stadium serves as the competition base for the high-performance sporting codes of Rugby League,  Rugby Union and Football, including the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. 

Use the Transperth JourneyPlanner to plan your journey.

Train

East Perth Station, Claisebrook Station and McIvor Station are the closest stations to Perth Rectangular Stadium. 

Bus

Several bus lines run to Perth Rectangular Stadium, with the closest stations being Lord St Before Murchison Tce & Beaufort St Before Bulwer St. 

  • Bus Routes (Lord St)
    • Morley Bus Station 46 and 48
    • Bayswater 41,43 & 44
    • Maylands 42
  • Bus Route (Railway Pde)
    • Bassendean 55
  • Bus Routes (Beaufort St)
    • Morley Bus Station 21 & 22
    • Mirrabooka Bus Station 67,68 & 69

Gold Coast Stadium | Gold Coast / Kombumerri Country

Hosting four group matches, including Australia's second group match against IR Iran, plus two Play-in matches for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Located in the heart of Robina, Gold Coast Stadium is a premier destination for sports and entertainment enthusiasts. With a seating capacity of 28,000, the stadium's design reflects the coastal identity of the region and maximises Queensland’s subtropical climate to its full advantage.

Visit Translink to plan your journey.

Train

Robina Station is located approximately 350 metres south of Cbus Super Stadium. There is a lift available for those with mobility issues.

Bus

Robina Bus Interchange is located directly adjacent to Robina Station, approximately 350 metres south of Cbus Super Stadium. There are also a number of other bus stops in the local area.

Stadium Australia | Sydney / Gadigal

Hosting one group stage match when Australia takes on Korea Republic, two Quarter-finals, a semi-final, and the Final.

The multi-use stadium has hosted a variety of high-profile events over the years, including the NRL Grand Final, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, Olympic and Paralympic Opening and Closing ceremonies, Rugby World Cup Final, and a FIFA Women’s World Cup Final.

To plan your trip, visit transportnsw.info

Train

Express and limited-stop trains will run to Olympic Park from Central and Western Line stations from mid-afternoon, with frequent return services until late. From Olympic Park station, the stadium is a short 10-minute walk away. Travel on trains is included in your match ticket – simply show your ticket to staff when boarding services.

Planned trackwork is taking place on Sunday, 8 March, which may affect how you travel to and from Olympic Park.

Bus

Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses will run on all nine routes from the Northern Beaches, Inner West, Sutherland Shire, North Western Suburbs, Hills District and Southern Suburbs for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup: Australia v Korea Republic at Stadium Australia on Sunday 8 March.

Travel on Major Event Buses is included in your match ticket – simply show your ticket to staff when boarding services.

See the Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Bus route map (pdf 230KB) or the Major Event Buses Interactive Map for more details.

  • Route 1A: Narrabeen, Collaroy, Dee Why, Beacon Hill, Forestville, Roseville, Chatswood West, North Ryde and Top Ryde then Sydney Olympic Park, and return.
  • Route 1B: Warriewood, Mona Vale, Terrey Hills, St Ives, West Pymble, Macquarie Park and Top Ryde then Sydney Olympic Park, and return.
  • Route 2: Glebe, Rozelle, Drummoyne, Hunters Hill, Gladesville, Putney and Meadowbank then Sydney Olympic Park, and return.
  • Route 4: Maroubra, Eastgardens, Mascot, Brighton-Le-Sands, Bexley, Campsie and Strathfield South then Sydney Olympic Park, and return.
  • Route 5A: Hills Showground, Castle Hill, Baulkham Hill and Northmead then Sydney Olympic Park, and return.
  • Route 5B: Tallawong, Rouse Hill, Bella Vista, Norwest, Baulkham Hills and Northmead  then Sydney Olympic Park, and return.
  • Route 6: Sutherland, Menai, Illawong, Bangor, Padstow, Bankstown, Yagoona and Chullora then Sydney Olympic Park, and return.
  • Route 7: Cronulla, Miranda, Sylvania, Hurstville and Greenacre then Sydney Olympic Park, and return.
  • Route 8: Dural, Cherrybrook, Carlingford, Pennant Hills, Telopea and Ermington then Sydney Olympic Park, and return.

Routes 1A, 1B, 2 and 4 drop off and pick up from the Aquatic Terminal on Olympic Boulevard near Herb Elliott Avenue. Routes 5A, 5B, 6, 7 and 8 drop off and pick up from the Plaza Terminal on Olympic Boulevard near Kevin Coombs Avenue, opposite Qudos Bank Arena. See the Olympic Park transport map (pdf 472KB) to find your way.

Western Sydney Stadium | Sydney / Gadigal

Hosting six group stage matches, including five matches in Group B and one match from Group C from 3 March 2026 to 10 March 2026.

Western Sydney Stadium, otherwise known as CommBank Stadium, is a 30,000-capacity rectangular stadium located in Parramatta. The stadium boasts the steepest stands of any stadium in Australia, with a roof covering all seats, offering a high-quality fan experience for all attendees.

To plan your trip, visit transportnsw.info

Train 

The closest station to Western Sydney Stadium is Parramatta. 

From Parramatta, you can connect with light rail services from Parramatta Square to Prince Alfred Square stop and walk to Western Sydney Stadium via Victoria Road. Alternatively, it's a 15-minute walk from the station via Church Street and Victoria Road. See the Western Sydney Stadium transport and walking route map (pdf 3.9MB) to find your way.

Bus

A number of buses run to and from Parramatta Interchange, where you can connect with light rail services from Parramatta Square to Prince Alfred Square stop and walk to Western Sydney Stadium via Victoria Road. Alternatively, it's a 15-minute walk from the station via Church Street and Victoria Road. See the Western Sydney Stadium transport and walking route map (pdf 3.9MB) to find your way.