NRL Grand Final Sydney
Private Charter Bus & Coach Hire to the NRL & NRLW Grand Finals | Stadium Australia, Sydney Olympic Park
Grand Final Sunday at Stadium Australia is the biggest day on the Australian rugby league calendar. From early afternoon, when gates open for the NRLW Premiership Grand Final, through to the post-match fireworks of the NRL Premiership Grand Final late in the evening, the entire Sydney Olympic Park precinct is alive with colour, noise and the particular electricity that only comes with a title-deciding game of rugby league. Two premiership trophies are lifted on Grand Final Sunday. Two sets of players earn their premiership rings. And the full-capacity crowd at Stadium Australia is there for all of it.
Sydney Charter Bus Australia has been transporting groups to the NRL Grand Final since 2003. We are 100% Australian owned, a direct operator with no brokers, and every vehicle in our fleet is Transport for NSW accredited, air-conditioned and seatbelted throughout. As an accredited charter bus operator, we have access to bus-only entry points and priority parking in the dedicated coach zones at Sydney Olympic Park. Grand Final transport books months in advance. Book early.
🏉 NRL & NRLW Grand Finals | First Sunday in October | Stadium Australia, Sydney Olympic Park | Capacity 82,000
Private Charter Bus & Coach Hire | Corporate, Family, Group & Supporter Transport | Operating since 2003 | Both Grand Finals
🏉 NRLW Grand Final
The NRL Women’s Premiership, known as the NRLW, launched in 2018 as a four-team competition and has grown into one of the fastest-expanding and most watched women’s sporting competitions in Australia. The NRLW Grand Final is played at Stadium Australia on the same afternoon as the men’s decider, giving the women’s game a marquee stage before a capacity Sydney crowd. The competition now includes teams across Queensland, New South Wales and New Zealand, with a finals series structure that mirrors the men’s game.
The NRLW player of the match award is the Karyn Murphy Medal, named in honour of one of the great figures of women’s rugby league in Australia. Brisbane Broncos have been the competition’s dominant club, having won the first three NRLW Grand Finals in the competition’s inaugural years, while the Sydney Roosters claimed back-to-back titles in subsequent seasons. The competition has produced fierce, technical and deeply compelling football, and the rivalry between clubs is real, established and growing in national profile.
For families attending Grand Final Sunday, the NRLW match in the afternoon is an ideal introduction to the day, particularly for younger supporters. The football is fast, physical and fiercely contested, and the atmosphere at Stadium Australia for the women’s decider builds with each passing year as the competition finds its audience.
🏉 NRL Grand Final
The NRL Premiership Grand Final has been played at Sydney Olympic Park every year since 1999, with the sole exception of the COVID-affected season when the match was relocated to Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium. It is the most-watched annual domestic sporting event in Australia, drawing tens of thousands to Stadium Australia and millions more across television and streaming platforms. The NSW Government has secured the Grand Final at Stadium Australia until at least 2046, cementing Sydney’s status as the permanent home of rugby league’s greatest day.
The match is preceded by one of Australian sport’s great spectacles: the arrival of the Provan-Summons Trophy by Australian Army helicopter onto the Stadium Australia field shortly before kickoff. The trophy takes its name from a famous photograph taken after the 1963 Grand Final, showing Norm Provan of St George and Arthur Summons of Western Suburbs embracing in the mud after that year’s decider. Known simply as The Gladiators, the image became one of the defining photographs of Australian sport, and the bronze trophy cast from it is the most coveted prize in Australian rugby league.
The post-match ceremony includes the presentation of the Clive Churchill Medal for the best player on the ground, the premiership rings, and the trophy itself, typically concluding late in the evening, making Grand Final Sunday a genuinely full-day commitment for any group attending from start to finish.
Last 10 Years — NRL Grand Final Results
Updated annually. Results 2026 to 2030 to be added as they occur.
| Year | NRL Winners | Runners-Up | Score | NRLW Winners | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Brisbane Broncos | Melbourne Storm | 26-22 | Brisbane Broncos Women | Brisbane won both the men’s and women’s Grand Finals on the same day. Most-watched Grand Final in Australian sports broadcast history. Reece Walsh won Clive Churchill Medal |
| 2024 | Penrith Panthers | Melbourne Storm | 14-6 | Sydney Roosters Women | Panthers’ fourth consecutive premiership, first in 60 years to achieve four in a row. Roosters women claimed back-to-back NRLW titles |
| 2023 | Penrith Panthers | Brisbane Broncos | 26-24 | Newcastle Knights Women | Panthers’ historic three-peat. Newcastle won their second consecutive NRLW title. Attendance 81,947 |
| 2022 | Penrith Panthers | Parramatta Eels | 28-12 | Newcastle Knights Women | Panthers back-to-back. Knights won their first NRLW premiership. Western Sydney NRL derby |
| 2021 | Penrith Panthers | South Sydney Rabbitohs | 14-12 | Sydney Roosters Women | NRL relocated to Brisbane due to NSW COVID lockdown. NRLW season played in April 2022. Panthers’ first ever premiership |
| 2020 | Melbourne Storm | Penrith Panthers | 26-20 | Brisbane Broncos Women | COVID season. Both Grand Finals affected. Broncos won their third consecutive NRLW title. Reduced crowd due to pandemic protocols |
| 2019 | Sydney Roosters | Canberra Raiders | 14-8 | Brisbane Broncos Women | Roosters back-to-back NRL titles. Broncos won second consecutive NRLW premiership. James Tedesco won Clive Churchill Medal |
| 2018 | Sydney Roosters | Melbourne Storm | 21-6 | Brisbane Broncos Women | Inaugural NRLW Grand Final won by Brisbane Broncos — the first NRLW premiership ever awarded. Luke Keary won NRL Clive Churchill Medal |
| 2017 | Melbourne Storm | North Queensland Cowboys | 34-6 | NRLW not yet established | NRLW competition launched the following year. Billy Slater won Clive Churchill Medal for Melbourne |
| 2016 | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks | Melbourne Storm | 14-12 | NRLW not yet established | Cronulla’s first and only premiership. Andrew Fifita won Clive Churchill Medal. Attendance 83,625 |
| 2026 | TBA — Sun 4 Oct | TBA | TBA | TBA | Accor Stadium confirmed for both Grand Finals |
| 2027 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| 2028 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| 2029 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| 2030 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
NRLW competition commenced in 2018. NRL Grand Final results shown from 2016. Page updated annually after each Grand Final.
Our Grand Final Transport Services
Sydney Charter Bus Australia provides the following private transport services for Grand Final Sunday. All services use vehicles that are Transport for NSW accredited, air-conditioned and fully seatbelted. Our drivers hold all required NSW Government authorisations. We service both the NRLW and NRL Grand Finals across the full programme of the day.
👪 Family & Supporter Groups
Door-to-door pick-up from any Sydney suburb, transport to Stadium Australia, and a pre-arranged return after the men’s Grand Final presentation. Your group travels together from the moment you leave home until the moment you return. No designated driver discussion, no parking scramble, no post-match public transport queuing with tired children. The bus waits for you. View our fleet → | Get a family quote →
⛵ Wharf to Stadium Shuttle Transfers
We operate private shuttle transfers from Homebush Bay Ferry Wharf, Parramatta Wharf and other Olympic Park area wharves direct to Stadium Australia, with return service after the men’s Grand Final. Arriving at the Grand Final by river is one of Sydney’s most memorable event transport experiences, and a private shuttle removes the last-mile problem entirely. Popular with corporate groups combining pre-match dining on the water with Grand Final attendance. Enquire about wharf shuttles →
🏢 Corporate & Executive Transport
The NRL Grand Final is the most sought-after corporate entertainment event on the Sydney rugby league calendar. Corporate suites at Stadium Australia sell out well in advance, and the transport experience is part of the evening. We provide professional, discreet, punctual coaches and minibuses for corporate parties, including office or hotel pick-up, pre-match restaurant transfers, delivery to the hospitality entrance at Stadium Australia, and a coordinated return after the presentation. Our meet, greet and assist service is available for interstate and international executives. Request a corporate quote →
📅 Probus, Seniors & Social Clubs
Grand Final Sunday is one of the most popular outings requested by Probus clubs, RSL groups, bowling clubs and social organisations across Greater Sydney. A private charter bus is the natural choice: comfortable, door-to-door, no public transport crowding, and a driver who manages all logistics so group organisers can enjoy the day with everyone else. Air-conditioned vehicles, comfortable seating, patient and experienced drivers. Accessibility information → | Get a group quote →
Our Fleet | 12 to 62 Seats | All Air-Conditioned & Seatbelted | Transport for NSW Accredited
| Vehicle | Seats | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Hiace Commuter / Mercedes Sprinter | 12 | Small family groups, executive corporate transfers, VIP transport |
| Toyota Coaster | 20 | Medium corporate groups, social clubs, Probus outings |
| Mitsubishi Rosa | 24 | Family groups, sporting clubs, supporter buses |
| Midi-Coach | 34 | Corporate groups, conference delegations, large supporter buses |
| Full Size Coach | 42, 48, 53, 57 | Large groups, major supporter clubs, touring parties |
| HI-CAP High Capacity Coach | 62 | Maximum capacity supporter clubs, large corporate events |
View full fleet specifications and images → | Rates and pricing guide →
Bus Parking at Stadium Australia, Sydney Olympic Park
Private charter buses attending events at Sydney Olympic Park park in dedicated bus pods managed by the Sydney Olympic Park Authority. Advance booking and a parking fee of $55 inc. GST per bus applies. Parking is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and the bus pods fill quickly for both Grand Finals.
| Parking Area | Location & Notes |
|---|---|
| Pod B | Edwin Flack Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park. Standard bus parking pod, well positioned for stadium access |
| Pod C | Old Hill Link, Sydney Olympic Park. Generally preferred for the quickest post-match exit to the M4 and Parramatta Road. Usually books first |
| Overflow | Australia Avenue near Sydney Showground. Opens when both primary pods reach capacity |
See our Google Maps Sydney Olympic Park bus parking guide for pod locations and approach routes. For all parking and logistics enquiries, contact our team or review our booking process.
🔔 Reminder: The first Sunday in October marks the start of Daylight Saving Time in New South Wales. Clocks move forward one hour overnight on Grand Final eve. Factor this into your group’s return journey timing.
Things to Do at Sydney Olympic Park on Grand Final Day
Arriving early gives your group time to explore the precinct between the NRLW afternoon match and the men’s evening Grand Final
| Attraction | What to See & Do |
|---|---|
| Brickpit Ring Walk | An award-winning elevated circular walkway standing 18.5 metres above the floor of the historic brickpit, a former clay quarry operational from the early 1900s until the late 1980s that once supplied nearly 60 per cent of the bricks used to build Sydney’s homes. The 550-metre pathway floats above a protected freshwater wetland, now home to one of the largest remaining populations of the endangered Green and Golden Bell Frog in NSW. Interpretive panels and soundscapes tell the story of the site’s industrial history. A pop-culture note: the Brickpit was a filming location for Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. Free, open daily sunrise to sunset. |
| Cathy Freeman Park & Olympic Cauldron | Named for Australia’s beloved Olympic gold medallist, the park’s centrepiece is the iconic Olympic Cauldron that Cathy Freeman lit at the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Games, now a water fountain that cascades on the hour. At the base of the cauldron, gold, silver and bronze nameplates record the names of every Olympic and Paralympic medallist from those Games. A beautiful open space with sculptures celebrating the Olympic spirit, ideal for a walk between the afternoon and evening matches. |
| Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre | The pool where Ian Thorpe won three Olympic gold medals in 2000 is open to the public. The Dive into History exhibition celebrates Australia’s swimming legends. Splashers Playground, with slides, spray cannons and wading areas, is ideal for families arriving in the early afternoon before the NRLW Grand Final gets underway. |
| Blaxland Riverside Park | One of the largest outdoor playgrounds in Australia, on the Parramatta River adjacent to the precinct. State-of-the-art climbing walls, flying foxes, giant slides, water features and mega swings. Ideal for families with younger children wanting to burn energy in the early afternoon before a long evening at Stadium Australia. |
| Bicentennial Park | Forty hectares of wetlands, cycling paths, lakes, sculptures and open space. The Badu Mangrove Boardwalk features the Dreaming Track, a poem honouring the Sydney languages of the 29 clans of Wangal Country on which Sydney Olympic Park stands. The Bay Marker lookout provides panoramic views across Homebush Bay. Ideal for a walk between the afternoon and evening matches. |
| Dining in the Precinct | Bacar Restaurant on Olympic Boulevard for upscale contemporary dining. The Brewery Bar and Kitchen on Herb Elliott Avenue for the classic pre-game atmosphere. Abattoir Blues Café in the heritage Abattoir building on Herb Elliott Avenue with a walled outdoor courtyard. The Novotel and Pullman hotels on Olympic Boulevard both have restaurants and bars within easy walking distance of the stadium. |
👪 Families & Mixed Supporter Groups
Grand Final Sunday with the family is one of those memories that lasts a lifetime. Two matches, fireworks, the full Stadium Australia atmosphere, and the moment the trophy is lifted. A private charter bus removes every friction point: no designated driver, no post-match car park scramble, no separating to find multiple vehicles, and the bus waits until your group is ready to leave. Pick-up from your street, delivery to the stadium entrance, and home again at a time that suits your family. Get a family group quote →
🏉 NRLW Supporter Groups
The NRLW Grand Final has built a passionate and growing supporter culture of its own. Groups attending specifically for the women’s final, or attending both matches as a full Grand Final Sunday experience, require the same transport solution as any other group: a private charter bus that arrives when the gates open, stays as long as needed, and returns home when the group is ready. Whether you are travelling in the colours of the Broncos, the Roosters, the Knights or any NRLW club, we transport all supporter groups with equal professionalism. Get an NRLW group quote →
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