State of Origin 2023: Everything you need to know for Game Three

Event Details

• 5.30pm – Public gates open at Accor Stadium
• 5.45pm – RISE Academy, NSW Blue v NSW Navy 
• 7.30pm – Pre-game entertainment commences
• 8.05pm – State of Origin Game III, NSW Blues v QLD Maroons

Game Day Information

• With a large crowd expected to attend Origin III, the precinct will be busy.
• Allow plenty of travel time with heavy traffic expected approaching Sydney Olympic Park.
• Arrive early to soak up the big game atmosphere at Sydney Olympic Park with precinct activities commencing from 5:00pm.
• Public transport is included in all game-day tickets. Fans are encouraged to take advantage of the many additional and direct train and Major Event bus services in place for the event.
• To plan your trip, visit the Transport for NSW game day event page here.
• Car parks are expected to fill. If you must drive, pre book your parking here now to guarantee your spot.
• Allow additional time for the security screening process when entering the Stadium.
• Bag sizes are limited to 30cm x 40cm (including eskis). All bags are subject to security checks on entry. Limited cloaking is available.
• Accor Stadium is a cashless venue, payments are by card only.
• Download your ticket before you arrive at the Stadium and have the barcode ready to scan when you get to the gate.
• No smoking or vaping allowed inside the stadium.
• Do not attend the event if you are unwell or have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or are currently waiting on COVID-19 test results. Immediately seek medical attention, if feeling unwell at the event (see Stadium staff).
• These conditions should be read in conjunction with the conditions of sale appearing on each event ticket or membership card and the stadium’s COVID Safe page.

Transport Information

Read about getting to the venue here including via train, bus, car and taxi.

Fans are encouraged to plan their trip and consider all the available travel options ahead of time. Accor Stadium is easily accessible on the Sydney Trains network, with trains an ideal way to visit the stadium.

The closest train station to Accor Stadium is Olympic Park. Accor Stadium is a short five-minute walk from the station.

Catch a train from Lidcombe Station direct to Olympic Park, operating every 10 to 20 minutes on weekdays and every 10 minutes during events.

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Where's the Bear?

Bundaberg Rum is giving attendees the chance to win $5,000 as part of their Where’s the Bear Promotion. A Golden Bear car will be hidden in one of the bar fridges in Accor Stadium, the lucky punter who purchases the ‘Golden Bear Can' will win $5,000.

Hospitality tickets

It's not too late to book your hospitality tickets for Wednesday night's Origin III clash at Accor Stadium. For more information, click here.

Westpac Catch & Keep is back!

If you catch the match ball at State of Origin, don’t throw it back – it’s yours to keep!

Thanks to Westpac, if the match ball goes into the crowd during State of Origin III, the lucky fan who catches it, gets to keep it.

That’s a priceless piece of State of Origin history – and the ultimate bragging rights.

Hisense Photo Moment

Get yourself on the big screen! Snap a selfie with our Hisense photo frames in the stadium precinct and post using the hashtag #hisenseau to get featured on the big screen in stadium plus go into the draw to win a $300 NRLShop voucher.

Chemist Warehouse Freebies

Chemist Warehouse will be looking after fans outside the stadium by giving away Cera Ve Samples. Make sure to find them and get your free sample for your chance to win Grand Final tickets.