2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

Sat 21 Mar

Optus Stadium

 

The 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership season kicks off in March and runs until the end of August. Additional services will operate to get you to and from every game.

Your footy ticket includes travel on all Transperth services for three hours either side the game. Simply show your event ticket to the driver or inspector if asked.

Keep in mind, you must have your footy ticket on you to travel for no extra cost. If you’re planning on collecting your ticket at the venue, you will need to pay a normal fare to get there.

To ensure a smooth entry into the game, download your ticket to your phone wallet so it's ready to scan at the turnstiles.

For weekend games, direct inbound trains on the Yanchep and Mandurah lines, in addition to the Suburban Event Bus Network will operate to get you to and from games. Direct trains on the Fremantle Line will also operate after the game to get you home.

If you're driving to one of our stations parking is free on weekends and public holidays, if your event is on a weekday you will still need to pay for parking. For more information click here.

Plan your journey using the Transperth JourneyPlanner before you travel.


Travelling from Perth CBD?

For each game, Red CAT services will extend to Matagarup Bridge - the pedestrian bridge to Perth Stadium. Services will be extended from approximately two hours before the event, continuing until one hour after the event, including during the game. 

Additional Red CAT services will also run, providing a convenient travel option for passengers to and from the city.

Important: On Saturday 25 April (Round 7), Red CAT services will operate from approximately two hours before the game, and for 45 minutes after the game. The Red CAT will not operate during the game. 
 

 

Getting to and from Optus Stadium:

Saturday 25 April: Round 7 Fremantle Dockers v Carlton

Gates open: 4.45pm
Bounce: 6.15pm

Travel by Train | Train System Map

To Optus Stadium

Direct Mandurah and Yanchep Line services will be operating before the game. Trains between Perth and Perth Stadium Station will operate on an approximate 4-minute frequency until 6.19pm.

Trains on the Armadale Line, departing from Byford Station, and Thornlie-Cockburn Line, departing from Cockburn Central Station stop at Perth Stadium Station.

From Optus Stadium
All trains to Perth Station will depart from Platform 2 on the Eastern Concourse. Direct Fremantle, Mandurah and Yanchep Line services will be operating, commencing approximately 15 minutes after the end of the game. Alternatively, take the train to Perth, then transfer to another line. Trains will operate on a high frequency from approximately 9.03pm to get you home.

Trains on the Armadale Line toward Byford Station and Thornlie-Cockburn Line towards Cockburn Central Station will depart from Platform 6 on the Eastern Concourse.

Travel by Bus

Important: Routes 652, 653 and 656 have undergone route changes on Sunday 19 April.

Click here for more information. Alternatively, the Optus Stadium Travel Guide can be found here.


To Optus Stadium
The Suburban Event Bus Network will be operating between 3.17pm and 5.43pm. Alternatively, the Red CAT will operate and extend to Matagarup Bridge via West Perth and Perth CBD for 2 hours before the game. Passengers are advised that the Red CAT will not operate during the game. 

From Optus Stadium
The Suburban Event Bus Network will be operating for 45 minutes after the game. Alternatively, you can walk over the Matagarup Bridge and catch the Red CAT which will be operating for 45 minutes after the game. Passengers are advised that the Red CAT will not operate during the game. 

Important: Route 652 will be disrupted due to road closures. Stop 11317 (Lord St before Murchison Tce) will not be serviced after the game. Passengers are advised to use alternative Stop 12883 (Newcastle St after Lord St).

View your Stadium Station Bus Stand number prior to travelling to Optus Stadium.

If you are travelling before, or after this time, you will need to catch an alternate service to Optus Stadium.

Saturday 2 May: Round 8 West Coast Eagles v Richmond

Gates open: 12.45pm
Bounce: 2.15pm


Travel by Train | Train System Map

To Optus Stadium
Direct Mandurah and Yanchep line services will be operating before the game. Trains between Perth and Perth Stadium Station will operate on an approximate 4-minute frequency until 2.27pm.

Trains on the Armadale Line, departing from Byford Station, and Thornlie-Cockburn Line, departing from Cockburn Central Station stop at Perth Stadium Station.

From Optus Stadium
All trains to Perth Station will depart from Platform 2 on the Eastern Concourse. Direct Fremantle, Mandurah and Yanchep line services will be operating, commencing approximately 15 minutes after the end of the game. Alternatively, take the train to Perth, then transfer to another line. Trains will operate on a high frequency from approximately 5.03pm to get you home.

Trains on the Armadale Line toward Byford Station and Thornlie-Cockburn Line towards Cockburn Central Station will depart from Platform 6 on the Eastern Concourse.

Travel by Bus

Important: Routes 652, 653 and 656 have undergone route changes on Sunday 19 April.

Click here for more information. Alternatively, the Optus Stadium Travel Guide can be found here.


To Optus Stadium
The Suburban Event Bus Network will be operating between 11.17am and 1.43pm. Alternatively, you can also catch the Red CAT to Matagarup Bridge via West Perth and Perth CBD. 

From Optus Stadium
The Suburban Event Bus Network will be operating for 45 minutes after the game. Alternatively, you can walk over the Matagarup Bridge and catch the Red CAT.

View your Stadium Station Bus Stand number prior to travelling to Optus Stadium.

If you are travelling before, or after this time, you will need to catch an alternate service to Optus Stadium.

For more information, call 13 62 13 (TIS: 13 14 50). Hearing or speech impaired? Call via NRS 133 677 and ask for 13 62 13. 

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