Optus Stadium.
Without a car.

Your ticket pays for the train All Transperth services are included in your event ticket — 3 hours either side. Show it to the driver. Sunday events are free for everyone regardless.

Up to 55,000 people exit at once The first 15 minutes after an event are the hardest. Waiting it out — grabbing a water, letting the platform clear — makes the whole journey home calmer. The trains don't stop running.

Don't board the first train home After major events, express services skip stations and longer trains can't stop at shorter platforms. Check your line name, look for all-stops announcements, ask staff if unsure. Missing your stop is fixable — but a pain.

East Perth → Matagarup Bridge walk A 15–20 minute walk across the bridge is a genuine option — great views, good atmosphere before a game, and avoids the platform rush on the way home.

Ferry? Not for late nights The Elizabeth Quay ↔ Mends St ferry stops around 9pm. If your event finishes after 10pm, don't count on it. Train or rideshare home.

Stadium Special line — new since June 2025 If you're coming from the Thornlie-Cockburn corridor, there's now a direct line to Perth Stadium on event days. Check the Transperth site for timetable details for your specific event.

Day game — sun protection is not optional The walk from Stadium Station is fully exposed. Perth UV is no joke — SPF 50+, hat, water. The stadium precinct is bigger than it looks on a map.

Evening event — bring a layer The Swan River cools fast once the sun drops, even in summer. A light jacket is worth throwing in your bag. You'll thank yourself on the walk back to the station.