Brisbane is set to play host to two sell-out finals football matches tomorrow, with the Lions and Broncos both playing for grand final spots.
The Lions are hosting the Carlton Blues at The Gabba, with the first bounce at 5:15pm, and the Broncos are hosting the New Zealand Warriors at Suncorp Stadium, with kick-off at 7:50pm.
Public transport to and from the matches is free for ticket holders (excluding Brisbane City Council ferries and Airtrain).
To help make sure fans don’t miss a second, additional shuttle services will also be running before and after both of the matches.
“There will be around 40,000 fans heading to The Gabba and around 50,000 fans going to Suncorp Stadium on Saturday – and catching public transport means you can get dropped right on the doorstep of either stadium,” said Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey.
“Public transport is the best way to get to and from the matches on the weekend, and better yet, it’s free for ticket holders.
“We’ll be running additional bus services before and after both of the games, to make sure no one misses a second of the action.
“We’re making it as easy as possible to get to our key stadiums, both in the short-term with easy and free public transport, and in the long-term with major public transport projects like Cross River Rail.”
Buses will take fans right to the Woolloongabba busway, right on The Gabba’s doorstep, while buses and trains will be helping fans get to Suncorp Stadium.
Translink Director, Event Scheduling and Busway Operations, Roman Gafa is encouraging those attending the games to plan ahead.
“It’s not every day we get two preliminary finals in Brisbane, it is a historic occasion for the city and we’re looking forward to ensuring it is a memorable one for fans travelling to the games,” he said.
“Public transport remains the best way to get to and from major events such as this as it will provide convenient access to and from the Gabba and Suncorp Stadium.
“There will also be free travel for ticketholders on Brisbane City Council buses and Queensland Rail trains, excluding long-distance and Airtrain services.
“It’s going to be a big evening of football, so we will have extra buses and trains available before and after the games.
“We encourage fans to plan their journey in advance and please have some patience as we work to move crowds quickly and safely.”
To plan your public transport journey in advance, use the MyTranslink app, visit www.translink.com.au, or call 13 12 20.
