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Big rivalries, knockout pressure & a month of world-class rugby league.
Thursday 15 October – Sunday 8 November 2026
Sydney fixtures at Allianz Stadium and CommBank Stadium
The Rugby League World Cup 2026 returns to Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea this spring, bringing together the game’s biggest nations across the men’s, women’s and wheelchair tournaments. For Sydney, it means weeks of international rugby league, with group-stage clashes, rivalry games and semi-final football all landing within reach of Mercure Sydney Parramatta.
Sydney’s tournament calendar starts with one of the biggest match-ups in the sport, Australia v New Zealand at Allianz Stadium, before the action shifts west to CommBank Stadium for a run of pool matches across both the men’s and women’s draws. The city then plays host to a major finals moment when Allianz Stadium stages a women’s semi-final followed by a men’s semi-final.
If you’re planning a Sydney sports trip in October or November, this is one of those rare tournaments where you can catch more than one match, more than one venue and more than one atmosphere across the same stay.
Sydney Rugby League World Cup fixtures
Sydney will host major Rugby League World Cup 2026 matches across CommBank Stadium in Parramatta and Allianz Stadium in Moore Park, giving fans the chance to experience multiple games across the tournament.
Allianz Stadium
- Thursday 15 October 2026: Australia v New Zealand
- Sunday 8 November 2026: Semi Final double-header
CommBank Stadium
- Friday 16 October 2026: Samoa v France and Australia v Samoa
- Friday 23 October 2026: Samoa v Wales and Tonga v Lebanon
- Sunday 1 November 2026: Australia v Wales, Lebanon v France and Tonga v Samoa
For guests staying at Mercure Sydney Parramatta, the CommBank Stadium fixtures are especially convenient, while Allianz Stadium is still easy to reach by public transport or car.
A practical base for more than one match
If you’re building a trip around the tournament rather than a single game, Mercure Sydney Parramatta makes a lot of sense. If you’re travelling with family, planning a sporting weekend, or lining up more than one fixture, it’s a much easier setup than bouncing between hotels.
During your stay, you’ll have:
- Comfortable rooms for a one-night stopover or a longer Sydney stay
- Breakfast at M Restaurant & Bar before an afternoon or evening fixture
- Secure on-site parking if you’re driving to Parramatta or beyond
- An outdoor pool and fitness centre if you’re turning the tournament into a proper city break
- Easy access to Parramatta’s dining precinct, so the day doesn’t have to start and end at the stadium
Getting to the RLWC Stadiums from Mercure Sydney Parramatta
If you’re heading to CommBank Stadium, you’re in luck: it’s the easiest RLWC venue from the hotel.
By rideshare or taxi: allow around 5 to 10 minutes, depending on traffic.
On foot: it’s roughly a 20 to 25 minute walk from Mercure Sydney Parramatta.
For the Parramatta RLWC match days, staying at Mercure Sydney Parramatta means you can keep the whole day simple, from pre-match drinks or dinner in Parramatta through to the trip back after full-time.
For Allianz Stadium in Moore Park, the trip is a little longer but still very manageable.
By public transport: take a train from Parramatta Station to Central, then connect to the light rail to Moore Park, which stops close to the stadium precinct.
By rideshare or taxi: ideal if you want a direct trip without changing services, particularly for the semi-final double-header.
If you’re planning to attend one of the Allianz fixtures, public transport is often the easiest option on major event days.
One tournament, two stadiums, plenty of reasons to stay
The Rugby League World Cup is not just a single Sydney event. It’s a month-long run of international matches, different teams, different venues and very different match-day atmospheres.
From the opener at Allianz to the triple-header at CommBank and the semi-finals back in Moore Park, Mercure Sydney Parramatta gives you a convenient base to experience more of the tournament without overcomplicating the logistics.
Book your stay at Mercure Sydney Parramatta and make the most of Rugby League World Cup 2026, with easy access to both CommBank Stadium and Allianz Stadium.