Optus Stadium, nestled in Burswood, WA, is a 60,000+ seat colossus, home to AFL’s Dockers and Eagles and world-class events. Most seats are roof-covered, so rain? No worries. Public transport is your best friend here, though a scenic ferry or stroll over Matagarup Bridge adds a touch of adventure. No parking, though—just plan ahead.
Optus Stadium Information
Capacity: 60,156
Address: Victoria Park Drive, Burswood, WA 6100
Ground Dimensions: 165m x 130m
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, and toilet
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Getting to Optus Stadium:
Optus Stadium is easily accessible by public transport including trains, buses, trams, and also ferries, due to its close proximity to Perth’s CBD you can also reach the stadium via a short walk across the Matagarup Bridge.
Car
Unfortunately, if you are looking to drive to Optus Stadium there is no parking available for able bodied patrons, public transport is your only option.
ACROD Parking at Optus Stadium
If you are an accessible patron looking to drive to the stadium there is limited parking available with ACROD parking registrations opening three weeks prior to each event.
to use the ACROD parking you must have an ACROD parking permit, a parking or drop off pass, and of course a valid event ticket.
Train
With a purpose built train station in the stadium precinct, trains stop at Optus Stadium seven days a week.
Optus Stadium has six train platforms with two concourses, patrons heading to the station from Joondalup and Fremantle will need to use the Western Concourse, while Armadale and Perth patrons will need to use the Eastern Concourse.
Bus
There are 10 limited stop buses operating to Optus Stadium with the Red CAT stopping at Matagarup Bridge where patrons will need to cross the bridge in order to reach the stadium.
Ferry
There is no better way of getting to Optus stadium then by taking in the sights by ferry, the Little Ferry Co stops daily at Burswood Jetty which allows ferry patrons to be dropped directly to Stadium Park.
Taxi and Rideshare
If you are looking to catch a taxi to and from the stadium the closest taxi rank is located off Victoria Park Drive opposite the train station and reached via an underpass.
For using Rideshares services such as Uber and Didi there is a pick up and drop off facility on Sailani Avenue near the Matagarup bridge.
Walking and Riding
With over 600 bike rack located around Stadium Park, the eco friendly alternative to get to the stadium has never been easier.
Walkers and cyclists can travel over the Matagarup bridge and a pedestrian bridge crossing over the Swan River to access the Stadium from the Perth CBD.
Additionally the Burswood Peninsula Path allows access to the stadium from all directions.
