Overview
- ⏱️2 hoursApproximate duration
- 🏟️Medium sizedVenue capacity is 33,000
Children under 4 years old are admitted free as long as they sit on the knee of a parent/guardian.
Reduced price tickets are available for children aged 4–16.
Concession tickets are available to full-time students.
Concession tickets are available to pensioners and seniors with valid ID.
Please be aware that all performances listed are subject to change or removal without notification.
🏟️ Address: McDonald Jones Stadium, 294 Turton Rd, Broadmeadow, Newcastle, NSW, 2292, Australia Directions in Google Maps
On-site parking
Whilst the stadium's own car park is not open to spectators on event days, paid match day parking is available at the Newcastle Harness Racing Club, which is located adjacent to the stadium. The car park can be accessed via Jackson Street. Spaces typically cost between AUD $10-15 depending on the event, with payment possible on arrival for most events; spaces are allocated on an unreserved, first-come, first-served basis. To enquire about on-site car parking in advance of your visit, contact the stadium directly by telephone (02-4064-3050) or email (info@mcdonaldjonesstadium.com).
Off-site parking
Should the Racing Club car park be full, there are multiple private, off-site, paid car parks available in the vicinity:
Drivers are encouraged to pay attention to any restrictions or signage when making use of street parking in the vicinity of the stadium, especially on event days, when local roads may be busier than usual.
It takes approximately 10-20 minutes to drive to McDonald Jones Stadium from central Newcastle. Visitors can make use of different drop-off areas, depending on whether they are using official taxi/rideshare services, or being dropped-off by family, a friend, or another driver. Disabled spectators should make use of the "other drop-offs" drop-off zone wherever possible, as it is located closer to the stadium than the taxi and rideshare taxi rank.
Taxis and rideshares
There is a stadium taxi rank located on Young Road, located an approximately 300 m (4 min) walk from the stadium. The taxi rank is signposted from the stadium, and stadium staff can also help spectators access taxi services.
Other drop-offs
There is a designated drop-off and pick-up zone within the stadium car park (not the Newcastle Harness Racing Club car park), less than 200 m (2 min) from the stadium entrances. This zone can be accessed via the stadium's North Driveway next to the official Newcastle Knights merchandise shop, off Turton Road. Cars may only be stopped in the drop-off zone for a maximum of 10 minutes.
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The following public bus and inter-city coach routes stop close to the McDonald Jones Stadium:
Bus routes 13, 23, 25, 26, and 27 operate 7 days a week, from early morning until late night. Routes 138 and 266 run between Monday and Friday only, from morning until early evening. Many of the services which stop at Broadmeadow Coach bus stops are irregular inter-city routes which may be of use to visitors travelling from outside Newcastle.
The closest rail station to McDonald Jones Stadium is Broadmeadow, which is located a 1.3 km (16 min) walk from the stadium, or a 5-minute taxi ride. Broadmeadow station provides regular services to Newcastle, as well as Sydney and other parts of New South Wales.
It can take as little as 20 minutes to cycle to the stadium Newcastle city centre, and there are cycle paths in the vicinity of the stadium, including along stretches of Jackson Street and Turton Road. Free bike racks are available at Broadmeadow station, a 1.3 km (16 min) walk from the stadium.
Due to the often hot temperatures in the region, people travelling by bike are encouraged to plan routes in advance and stay hydrated; long bike rides should be undertaken with caution.
It takes over an hour to walk to the stadium from central Newcastle, meaning would-be pedestrians may wish to make part or all of their journey via other means. From the west side of the city, including from within New Lambton, the walk will be shorter.
Due to the often hot temperatures in the region, people travelling on foot are encouraged to plan routes in advance and stay hydrated; long walks should be undertaken with caution.
