Match Day Guide: Gold Coast Stadium

The CommBank Matildas continue their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ campaign when they take on IR Iran at Gold Coast Stadium. We've got you covered with everything you need to know in our match day guide. 

🚪 Gates Open 🚪

Gates open at 5:30 pm for the event. Ensure you head to the gate listed on your ticket for a seamless entry into the stadium.  

Ensure your tickets are saved to your phone or printed out prior to arriving at the stadium.

Conditions of Entry

Conditions of Entry apply to all patrons (Patrons or Ticket Holders) attending events at Gold Coast Stadium.

What to pack

  • Pack light: Bags over 30cm x 40cm cannot be taken into the Stadium. Anything over this size will need to be cloaked. View the permitted and prohibited items for this event.
    • Personal drink bottles: Ticketholders can bring 1 x 1L empty, refillable, unbranded drink bottle per person. NO metal and glass bottles permitted.
    • Prams: No prams will be permitted inside the Stadium. Regardless of size, all prams must be cloaked at Gate D (Corporate guests can cloak at Gate A).
    • Flags and banners: There are restrictions regarding fan materials such as flags, banners and musical instruments that will be permitted into the Stadium. If you wish to bring fan materials to support your team, please complete the Fan Material Application Form. Further information is available on the official tournament website.
    • Clothing and accessories: As per the AFC Women's Asian Cup Fan Materials Guidelines, any items of a political, offensive, sexual, discriminatory or culturally insensitive or commercial nature will not be permitted. More information about permitted and prohibited items can be found on the official tournament website.

💳 Cashless Venue 💳

Please note that Gold Coast Stadium is a cashless venue. Ensure you bring your card. 

👕 Merchandise 🧢

External merchandise tents open 30 minutes before gates open and are located at Gate C, Gate D and on the Southern Plaza.

Internal merchandise tents open at gates open and are located at Aisle 18 and Aisle 16.

👏 Fan Zone 🙌

Arrive early and enjoy the Fan Zone packed with activities, entertainment, activations and more!

Be sure to check out the Health Hub - an interactive space offering opportunities to learn more about health and wellbeing.

🚌 Public Transport 🚊

Gold Coast Stadium is a Public Transport Venue. Parking and Traffic Restrictions are in place around the Stadium on event days. 

Free public transport begins at 3pm for the game. Use the Translink planner to plan your journey.

Train

From the game

DestinationDeparture times
Brisbane CBD and Beenleigh9:12pm, 9:22pm*, 9:32pm*, 9:42pm, 9:52pm*, 10:02pm*, 10:12pm, 10:22pm*, 10:32pm*
Varsity Lakes8:58pm*, 9:13pm*, 9:20pm, 9:27pm*, 9:50pm

*denotes additional service

Bus

RouteDeparture stopTo the matchFrom the match
747Southport bus station5:53pm30 minutes and 1 hour after end of match
750Broadbeach6:01pm30 minutes and 1 hour after end of match
751Pacific Fair Shopping Centre4:36pm30 minutes and 1 hour after end of match
752Pacific Fair Shopping Centre5:06pm30 minutes and 1 hour after end of match
755Pacific Fair via Merrimac5:35pm30 minutes and 1 hour after end of match
759Varsity Lakes station via Reedy Creek5:34pm30 minutes and 1 hour after end of match

Shuttle Buses

LocationTo the matchFrom the match
(until one hour after conclusion)
Firth Park, Mudgeeraba park 'n' rideFrom 5pm until 6:50pmRobina bus station, bays 5, 6 and 7
Burleigh Heads Primary SchoolFrom 5pm until 6:50pmRobina bus station, bay 4
Broadbeach South stationFrom 5pm until 6:50pmRobina bus station, bay 3

Additional shuttles

Tweed Heads to Cbus Super StadiumScheduled Times
Tweed Heads (corner of Bay and Wharf Streets)5pm & 6pm
Kirra shops5:06pm & 6:06pm
Tugun shops5:16pm & 6:16pm
Currumbin Bird Sanctuary5:22pm & 6:22pm
The Pines Shopping Centre5:29pm & 6:29pm
Robina station5:47pm & 6:47pm
Palm Beach to Cbus Super StadiumScheduled Times
Palm Beach (corner of Thrower Avenue and Gold Coast Highway)5:15pm & 6:15pm
Nineteenth Avenue5:18pm & 6:18pm
Burleigh Heads5:23pm & 6:23pm
Christine Avenue and Gold Coast Highway5:27pm & 6:27pm
Robina station5:45pm & 6:45pm

Please note: shuttle services travelling to and from Cbus Super Stadium are not operated by Translink.

🍔 Food & Beverage 🥤

There are heaps of delicious food and beverage options available to fans on match day, located on Ground & Level 1.

  • American Style: Dig into some delicious American-style Brisket Rolls and Pulled Pork to keep your food cravings at bay. Level: Ground Section:15 South (Gluten-Free)
  • Burger Basement: Satisfy your hunger with beef burgers, crunchy taquitos and the all-time favourite Dagwood Dog. 
    Level: 1 Section: 3 West (Vegetarian & Gluten-Free)
  • Captain's Corner: Captain's Corner Bar is a Members Bar only, offering full-strength draught beer and hot food. 
    Level: 1 Section: 1 North-West (Gluten-Free & Zero Alcohol Beer)
  • Coffee & Snack: Grab a barista-made coffee, chill with a cold drink, and enjoy snacks or healthy bites on the go. 
    Level: Ground Section: 27 North (Vegetarian, Dairy Free & Gluten-Free)
  • Food and Drinks: From juicy Burgers and Loaded Hot Dogs to Crispy Nuggets and Fish & Chips, we've got your cravings covered. Level: Ground Section:12, 22 & 29 (Gluten-Free & Vegetarian)
  • Oporto: Indulge in Bondi and Oporto Burgers, crispy Chicken Strips, and Oporto's famous Chips. Always fresh and tasty! Level: 1 Section: 8 West
  • Red Rooster: Event day eats with Red Rooster! Pick up some Reds Burgers, Chips, Rippa Rolls and crispy Chicken Nuggets. Level: Ground Section: 26 East
  • Street Eats: Crispy, zesty and golden! Enjoy Fish & Chips, Tacos, Chicko Rolls and ice creams to power your day. 
    Level: 1 Section: 6 West (Vegetarian & Dairy Free)

Visit the food and beverage page here for more information.

IR Iran v CommBank Matildas
Date: Thursday, 5 March 2026
Venue: Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast
Time: 7:00pm AEST/8:00pm AEDT
Broadcast: Network 10, 10 Play and Paramount+
Radio: ABC Sport & ABC Listen
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