Public transport for the NRL Round 1 – Melbourne Storm v Parramatta Eels: Sunday 9 March 2025

The 2025 NRL Season kicks off in Melbourne as Storm takes on the Parramatta Eels and public transport is your best way to enjoy the action. We're running extra services to help you get home from AAMI Park on Sunday 9 March 2025. 

Kick-off is at 4:05pm.

Before you travel

Plan your journey using Journey planner. Check Disruptions for service changes that may affect your journey.

Note: Buses replace trains on the Hurstbridge Line between Heidelberg and Eltham during this time.

Buses also replace trains on the Upfield Line between North Melbourne and Upfield during this time.

 Metropolitan train

Return trains from Richmond Station

• Glen Waverley leaving at 6:25pm from Platform 10
• Sandringham leaving at 6:17pm from Platform 2

 Metropolitan tram

Catch a Route 70 tram between Flinders Street/Elizabeth Street (Stop 4) and Stop 7C MCG/John Cain Arena.

 Metropolitan bus

Customers can catch a Route 246 bus close to AAMI Park.

The last bus may run before the event ends.

 Regional train

Catch a Route 70 tram via Flinders Street or a metropolitan train running to and from Richmond Station to get to AAMI Park.