Rugby League World Cup — O'connell Street, Parramatta

Upcoming Rugby League World Cup games at CommBank Stadium:

• Friday 23 October – Women's Samoa v Wales, kick off at 5.45pm, Men’s Tonga v Lebanon, kick off at 8.05pm 
• Sunday 1 November – Women's Australia v Wales, kick off at 3.40pm, Men’s Lebanon v France kick off at 5.40pm, Men’s Tonga v Samoa kick off at 8.05pm 

Traffic will be heavy on roads approaching Parramatta and nearby car parks are expected to be in high demand. Allow extra travel time on roads including Parramatta Road, Church Street, Victoria Road, James Ruse Drive and Pennant Hills Road. Motorists should also exercise caution as pedestrian activity will be high on roads between Parramatta Interchange and the stadium.

Note, Parramatta CBD will be busier than usual and roads will be closed on Friday 23 October for the Parramatta Lanes Festival.

Drivers are reminded that light rail services are running through Parramatta CBD. Trams can’t stop quickly or easily – so exercise extra caution when driving in the area. 

Road closures 

Roads around the stadium may close at the direction of NSW Police as crowds leave the stadium post-match. Check signs and follow directions of staff. Roads will re-open once crowds have cleared the area. 

Road closures will be in place for the following days:

• Friday 23 October: From 9.50pm to 10.20pm
• Sunday 1 November: From 9.50pm to 10.20pm

• O’Connell Street from Grose Street to George Street 
• Ross Street from O’Connell Street to Trott Street 
• Victoria Road from O’Connell Street to Villiers Street 

While closures are in place motorists are encouraged to avoid driving through Parramatta CBD and detour around the closures via Grose Street, Brickfield Street, Victoria Road and Wilde Avenue in both directions.