Accor Stadium Seating Map & Seating Plan (Stadium Australia): Sections, Gates and Best Seats
Quick answer: Accor Stadium, called Stadium Australia for Rugby World Cup 2027 and formerly ANZ Stadium, seats about 83,000 at Sydney Olympic Park. Level 1 aisles 101–146 ring the field, the middle tier is Level 4 and the top tier Level 6 in the east and west stands, and Gates A–P circle the ground. The stands and aisle numbers are the same for NRL, State of Origin, Wallabies Tests, football and concerts (concerts add their own stage and floor plan). Compare Categories 1–6 on the interactive map for the RWC 2027 semi-finals and final.
Schematic map by GoalTickets, not to scale. Category areas shown as published for England v Wales (16 October 2027) on the official ticketing site on 1 October 2026; layouts can change by match. Your ticket shows your exact section.
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Accor Stadium seating plan: sections, levels and gates
This layout applies to every event at Accor Stadium (NRL, State of Origin, Wallabies Tests, football and concerts), not just Rugby World Cup 2027. Seats are located by level and aisle, and the first digit of the aisle number is the level: aisle 131 is on Level 1 and aisle 427 is on Level 4. The two long sideline stands are the Eastern Stand and the Western Stand (the Members Stand). The ends face north and south.
| Level | Aisles | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 101–146, a full ring | The lower bowl. On the official map, about 101–112 are on the east side, 113–124 at the north end, 125–135 on the west side and 136–146 at the south end. |
| Level 2 | Lounges and terraces | Hospitality areas such as the Centreline Lounge on the west side. Not general seating. |
| Level 3 | Mainly private suites | Suites in both sideline stands. |
| Level 4 | 400–412 (east) and 427–439 (west) | The middle tier of the two sideline stands. Member Concierge is on Level 4. |
| Level 5 | Hospitality | Lounges, restaurants and suites. |
| Level 6 | 600–613 (east) and 619–632 (west) | The upper tier of the sideline stands and the highest seats in the stadium. |
- Gates: the official map letters the gates A to P: A–F along the east side, G and H at the north-east and north, J–N along the west side, and O and P at the south end. On the map, Olympic Park station sits at the north-east corner near Gate G, about a five-minute walk away. The members’ box office is at Gate L, and every entry gate is accessible.
- Roof: the venue says seating is partially covered, depending on where your seat is. Umbrellas cannot be used in the seating bowl. The front rows nearest the pitch are the most exposed.
- Accessible seating: universal-access seating is available for all events. Book it through Ticketmaster on 1300 446 925 (some events use AXS or Ticketek instead). Government-issued Companion Cards are accepted. Lifts and escalators serve Levels 2–6 in both the Eastern and Western stands, and there is a sensory room near Gate K (aisle 127).
- Family and alcohol-free areas: the venue does not designate permanent family or alcohol-free zones. Clubs and promoters set these event by event.
Sources: Accor Stadium’s official stadium map, FAQs, accessibility, transport and membership pages. Aisle ranges by side are read from the official map. Allocations can change for individual events, so always follow your ticket. Free to embed: our Accor Stadium RWC 2027 seating chart (with credit link).
Accor Stadium seat map for NRL, State of Origin and concerts
Accor Stadium's own site lists NRL and NRLW (including the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Canterbury Bulldogs), State of Origin, Wallabies Tests, Football Australia matches, concerts and motorsport. The stands, levels and aisle numbers on the seating plan above stay the same for every event: the first digit of your aisle is your level, and your entry gate is printed on your ticket.
- NRL and State of Origin: rugby league uses a rectangular field like rugby union, so the sideline-versus-ends advice in the best-seats guide below applies.
- Concerts and motorsport: the promoter sets the stage, the floor and any closed sections, so check the event's own map for the floor layout. Seats in the stands keep their usual aisle numbers.
- Rugby World Cup 2027: the categories on the interactive map are for a sample match; the official ticketing site says category layouts can change per match.
Best seats for rugby at Accor Stadium
Short answer: for rugby the best seats at Accor Stadium are the lower-tier sideline sections on the east and west stands between the two 22-metre lines, as close to halfway as you can get. On the map above that is Category 1. If Category 1 is sold out or over budget, Category 2 sideline seats give you the same viewing angle a few sections further from halfway and are the best value in the ground.
| Category | Where it is | Why choose it |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lower tier, east and west sidelines, the central blocks either side of halfway | Widest view of the whole pitch, level with the halfway line, closest to the benches and the coin toss. The seat to buy for the final. |
| Category 2 | Sideline blocks between the Category 1 zone and the 22s, plus the best mid-tier sideline rows | Same sideline angle, slightly further from halfway. Best price-to-view ratio at Stadium Australia. |
| Category 3 | The four corners and the upper sideline tiers | Elevated, coach's-eye view of backline shape and kicking games; corner seats are close to one try line. |
| Category 4 | Behind the posts, north and south ends, lower and middle tiers | Tries at your end feel huge and you see goal kicks straight on; the far end is a long way off in an 83,000-seat bowl. |
| Category 5–6 | The highest rows at the north and south ends | The cheapest way into a semi-final or the final. Watch the big screens for replays — the southern screen is one of the largest in world sport. |
Sideline or behind the posts?
Sideline (Categories 1–2) if you want to follow the flow of the game; behind the posts (Category 4) if you want atmosphere, close-up tries at one end and a lower price. Upper-tier sideline (Category 3) is the pick for tactically minded fans who prefer to see the whole shape of both teams.
Sun, shade and rain
- Roof: the venue says seating is partially covered depending on where your seat is; the front rows nearest the pitch are the most exposed to wind-blown rain, and umbrellas cannot be used in the seating bowl.
- Afternoon kick-offs: the pitch runs north–south. In the afternoon the sun sits in the west, so the eastern stand faces into it while the western stand is shaded first. Only one Rugby World Cup 2027 match here starts in daylight — Quarter-Final 1 on Saturday 30 October at 16:45 — so pick the western sideline if glare bothers you. Every other Stadium Australia match is an evening kick-off.
- Evenings: late-October and November nights in Sydney are mild; bring a light layer for the upper tiers.
Rugby World Cup 2027 matches at Accor Stadium
Stadium Australia hosts eight matches: two pool games, two quarter-finals, both semi-finals, the bronze final and the final on Saturday 13 November 2027. Fixtures follow the official Rugby World Cup 2027 match schedule; kick-off times are Sydney local time and may change.
| Date | Kick-off (local) | Match | Stage | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9 Oct 2027 | 17:10 | New Zealand v Australia | Pool A | Tickets |
| Sat 16 Oct 2027 | 19:45 | England v Wales | Pool F | Tickets |
| Sat 30 Oct 2027 | 16:45 | Quarter-Final 1 (W R16-2 v W R16-4) | Quarter-final | Tickets |
| Sun 31 Oct 2027 | 20:00 | Quarter-Final 4 (W R16-7 v W R16-8) | Quarter-final | Tickets |
| Fri 5 Nov 2027 | 20:00 | Semi-Final 1 (W QF1 v W QF2) | Semi-final | Tickets |
| Sat 6 Nov 2027 | 20:00 | Semi-Final 2 (W QF3 v W QF4) | Semi-final | Tickets |
| Fri 12 Nov 2027 | 19:45 | Bronze Final | Bronze final | Tickets |
| Sat 13 Nov 2027 | 20:00 | Rugby World Cup 2027 Final | Final | Tickets |
Sydney's other Rugby World Cup 2027 games — Italy v Romania, Ireland v Portugal, France v Samoa and two Round-of-16 matches — are played at Sydney Football Stadium in Moore Park, not at Stadium Australia. See the full RWC 2027 fixtures and Rugby World Cup 2027 ticket prices by stage. Guides for the biggest matches here: Rugby World Cup 2027 final tickets and quarter-final and semi-final tickets.
Getting to Accor Stadium: transport, gates and bag rules
- Address: Edwin Flack Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 — about 16 km west of the Sydney CBD.
- Train: Olympic Park station is a few minutes' walk from the gates. On event days trains shuttle between Lidcombe and Olympic Park, and for major events direct services run from Central; plan your trip at transportnsw.info before you leave.
- Gates: your entry gate is printed on your ticket. Arrive early — every bag is searched and security screening is mandatory.
- Bags: only small bags no larger than 30 cm × 40 cm are permitted, and the stadium asks fans to arrive without a bag if possible. Cloaking is limited and may not be available for major events.
- Not allowed: glass, cans and metal containers, alcohol, flares and fireworks, laser pointers, and anything that could be used as a weapon.
- Tickets: GoalTickets delivers mobile tickets before match day; keep your phone charged for scanning at the gate.
Travelling for Rugby World Cup 2027? Our RWC 2027 travel planning guide covers where to stay in Sydney and how to reach both Sydney stadiums.
Accor Stadium ticket categories explained
Category 1
Lower-tier sideline blocks on the east and west stands, straddling halfway — the closest full-width view of the pitch at Stadium Australia.
Category 2
Sideline sections either side of Category 1, out toward the 22s, plus the best mid-tier sideline rows — same angle, a little further from halfway.
Category 3
The four corner wedges and the upper sideline tiers. Elevated, tactical views; corners sit close to one try line.
Category 4–6
Behind the posts at the north and south ends and the highest rows of the bowl — the most affordable way into the semi-finals and final.
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Is Accor Stadium the same as Stadium Australia and ANZ Stadium?
Yes. The stadium at Sydney Olympic Park opened as Stadium Australia for the Sydney 2000 Olympics, was called Telstra Stadium and then ANZ Stadium, and has carried the Accor Stadium name since 2021. Rugby World Cup 2027 refers to it as Stadium Australia. Whichever name is on your ticket, it is the same venue and the same seating map.
How many seats are there at Accor Stadium?
About 83,000, across Level 1 (aisles 101 to 146), the Level 4 middle tier and the Level 6 upper tier, plus suites and lounges on Levels 2, 3 and 5. It is the largest Rugby World Cup 2027 venue and hosts both semi-finals, the bronze final and the final.
Is the Accor Stadium seating map the same for NRL, State of Origin and concerts?
The stands are. Levels, aisle numbers and gates are the same for every event, so this seating plan works for NRL, State of Origin, Wallabies Tests and football. For concerts and motorsport the promoter adds its own stage and floor layout and may close some sections, so check the event map for the floor; seats in the stands keep their usual numbers.
How are sections numbered at Accor Stadium?
By level and aisle. The first digit of the aisle is the level. Level 1, the lower bowl, runs from aisle 101 to 146 all the way around: roughly 101 to 112 on the east side, 113 to 124 at the north end, 125 to 135 on the west side and 136 to 146 at the south end. The middle tier is Level 4 (aisles 400 to 412 east and 427 to 439 west) and the upper tier is Level 6 (600 to 613 east and 619 to 632 west). Levels 2, 3 and 5 are mainly lounges, suites and hospitality.
Which gate should I use at Accor Stadium?
Use the gate shown on your ticket if it lists one. Otherwise, pick the gate nearest your aisle. The official map letters the gates A to P: A to F along the east side, G and H at the north-east and north, J to N along the west side, and O and P at the south end. Olympic Park station is at the north-east corner near Gate G. The members’ box office is at Gate L, and every entry gate is accessible.
Which Rugby World Cup 2027 matches are played at Accor Stadium?
Eight matches: New Zealand v Australia (Sat 9 Oct), England v Wales (Sat 16 Oct), Quarter-Final 1 (Sat 30 Oct), Quarter-Final 4 (Sun 31 Oct), Semi-Final 1 (Fri 5 Nov), Semi-Final 2 (Sat 6 Nov), the Bronze Final (Fri 12 Nov) and the Rugby World Cup 2027 Final (Sat 13 Nov). Sydney's other pool and Round-of-16 games are at Sydney Football Stadium.
What are the best seats at Accor Stadium for rugby?
Category 1 — the lower-tier sideline sections on the east and west stands closest to halfway — give the widest, most balanced view of the pitch. Category 2 sideline seats are the best value with nearly the same angle. Category 4 behind the posts is the choice for atmosphere and close-up tries at one end at a lower price.
Are the seats at Accor Stadium under cover?
Partly. The venue says seating is partially covered depending on where your seat is, with the front rows closest to the pitch the most exposed to wind-blown rain. Umbrellas cannot be used in the seating bowl. The roof is designed to limit shadows on the playing surface, so sun exposure in daylight matches depends on which side you sit: the eastern stand faces the afternoon sun.
How do I get to Accor Stadium and what can I bring in?
Take the train to Olympic Park station, a few minutes' walk from the gates; event-day trains shuttle from Lidcombe and, for big matches, run direct from Central. Only small bags up to 30 cm × 40 cm are allowed and all bags are searched, so arrive early or come without a bag. Glass, cans, alcohol and flares are prohibited.
How do I buy tickets for the Rugby World Cup 2027 final at Accor Stadium?
Choose the match from our Stadium Australia collection, pick a category from this seating map, and check out. Tickets are delivered to your phone before the match, and the price you see is the final price with no hidden fees. Compare stages on our Rugby World Cup 2027 ticket prices page. For the final itself, see Rugby World Cup 2027 final tickets.