Leichhardt Oval, one of the Wests Tigers’ home grounds, hosts around 4-5 NRL matches annually in Lilyfield, just west of Sydney’s CBD. With a capacity of 20,000, it also occasionally hosts soccer matches. Public transport is your best bet for getting there, with limited parking options. Buses and light rail are within a 10-15 minute walk from the venue.
Leichhardt Oval Information
Capacity: 20,000
Address: Mary Street, Lilyfield, NSW 2040
Parking: Street parking available
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, and toilet, accessibility tickets available
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Getting to Leichhardt Oval
Due to its close proximity to Sydneys CBD, Leichhardt Oval has an abundance of public transport options available to get to the venue, however, one must bear in mind that this is not a large venue therefor parking spaces are limited.
Parking
There is limited parking available to the west side of the oval at Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre.
Accessibility Parking
Accessibility parking is conveniently located right outside the venue.
Riding Your Bike
If you are planning on cycling to the Leichhardt Oval, bike racks can be found outside the entrance to LPAC, offering a secure spot to lock and leave your bike while watching the game.
Light Rail
For those leaning towards catching a tram, the closest light rail service is the L1 Dulwich Hill Line. It’s a manageable 15-minute walk to the oval, making it a viable option for many visitors.
Bus
Several bus routes serve the area between Central Station in Sydney and Leichhardt Oval, and although there are no direct stops right outside the facility, routes M10, 470, and 440 all stop within a 10-15 minute walk to the oval.
For additional public transport information visit the Transport for NSW website for bus times and routes, use your preferred real-time transport app, or call 131 500.
