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Free travel to Socceroos v New Zealand


Event details

Event: Socceroos v New Zealand

Location: GIO Stadium

Date: Friday 5 September 2025

Gates open: 6:00 pm. Game starts: 7:45 pm.

Getting there

Game attendees can travel for free all day with Transport Canberra thanks to Fare free Friday.

There are also free shuttle buses from all major interchanges to get you to and from the game with ease. These shuttle services will be operated by CDC Canberra with support from Transport Canberra.

Please note that these shuttle services are not reflected in the journey planner.

Shuttle timetable

Belconnen

  • Departs Cohen Street Platform 1 at 17:05, 17:20, 17:35, 17:50, 18:00, 18:10, 18:20 and 18:35.
  • Departs Belconnen Westfield at 17:07, 17:22, 17:37, 17:52, 18:02, 18:12, 18:22 and 18:37.
  • Departs Belconnen Community Bus Station platform 1 at 17:15, 17:30, 17:45, 18:00, 18:10, 18:20, 18:30 and 18:45.
  • Bus stop 4979 University of Canberra on College Street will also be serviced to support passengers who choose to park at the University of Canberra.
  • Services from Belconnen will be operated by Transport Canberra. The last bus will depart no later than 18:35 from Cohen Street.
  • All shuttle bus services from Belconnen will be wheelchair accessible.

City

  • Departs City Interchange Platform 5 at 17:35, 17:40, 17:45, 17:50, 17:55 ♿, 18:00, 18:05 ♿, 18:10, 18:15, 18:20 ♿, 18:25, 18:30, 18:35♿ and 18:40.

Gungahlin

  • Departs platform 3 at Gungahlin Bus Interchange at 17:05, 17:15, 17:25, 17:40, 17:55, 18:10, 18:25, and 18:40. Services from Gungahlin will be operated by Transport Canberra. The last bus will depart no later than 18:55.
  • All shuttle bus services from Gungahlin will be wheelchair accessible.

Queanbeyan

  • Departs platform 1 at 18:00♿.

Tuggeranong

  • Departs platform 9 at Tuggeranong Interchange at 16:55, 17:15 ♿, 17:35, 17:50 and 17:55 ♿.

Woden

  • Departs platform 6 at Woden Interchange at 17:15, 17:20, 17:25, 17:35 ♿, 17:45 ♿, 17:55, 18:05, 18:10 and 18:15 ♿.

Return shuttles

Return shuttles will be departing from GIO Stadium approximately 20 minutes after event conclusion.

Plan ahead

Please keep in mind the direct shuttle bus will not be reflected in Transport Canberra’s Journey Planner.

Passengers are encouraged to take advantage of Park and Ride facilities where possible.

More information

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

To see how we are building stronger relationships with the Traditional Custodians of the ACT view the Reconciliation Action Plan.