WIN Stadium

WIN Stadium, home to the St. George Illawarra Dragons, offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean from its location at the eastern end of Wollongong CBD. With a capacity of 23,000, including 13,000 covered seats, it’s perfect for sports and special events. Easily accessible via train and the free Gong Shuttle, parking can be limited, so plan ahead for major events.

WIN Stadium Information

Capacity: 23,000
Address: 46 Harbour Street, Wollongong, NSW 2500
Parking: Parking at Stewart Street
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, toilet, accessibility tickets available
Tickets: Ticketmaster

Getting to WIN Stadium

WIN Stadium is conveniently situated on Harbour Street, opposite the Steelers Club and directly next to the WIN Entertainment Centre. It’s just a 3-minute stroll from the City Centre down Burelli Street. Main entrances (Gates A, B, and C) are on Harbour Street, while Gate D on the beach side gives access to the general admission hill.

Travel Tips

• Plan Ahead and give yourself plenty of travel time as the area can become quite congested on major event days.
• Use public transport if you are able to.
• Consider getting dropped off as there is extremely limited parking available.
• If planning on driving, pay attention to street signs and be mindful of parking regulations.

Parking Options

There are around 1,200 parking spaces all located within a short walk from WIN Stadium and WIN Entertainment Centre. Here’s where you can park:

• WIN Stadium Car Park (opposite the Sage Hotel) – Pay and display, special event rates apply.
• Stewart Street Multi-Storey
• Stewart Street East – Special event rates apply.
• Salvation Army Carpark (Stewart Street)
• St Francis Xavier Cathedral
• Woolworths Car Park (Burelli Street)
• Market Street
• David Jones Car Park
• Wollongong Central (GPT)
• Crown Central (North & South)
• Wollongong Station Car Park

Pay and display machines are available on various on-street and off-street parking spots in the city centre. For more details on parking in the city centre, check the website.

Public Transport

Train

Wollongong Station is a pleasant 10-15 minute walk from WIN Stadium. For train timetables on event days, visit Transport NSW.

Bus

The free Gong Shuttle bus is possibly the most convenient way to get to WIN Stadium. It runs a loop from Wollongong Station to the University via Wollongong Hospital, Burelli Street, and the Innovation Campus.

Monday to Friday: Every 10 minutes between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM; every 20 minutes between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM.

Saturday: Every 20 minutes between 9:00 AM and 5:20 PM.

Sunday and Public Holidays: Up to every 20 minutes between 9:40 AM and 5:20 PM.

Various local route buses also service the area. For local bus timetables on event days, visit Transport NSW.

Taxi and Drop-Off Zones

Taxi

A taxi rank is located across from WIN Stadium outside the Steelers Club on Burelli Street, however, after games this rank can become packed, there is another taxi rank near the WIN Entertainment Centre at Crown & Harbour Streets which sees a little less foot traffic.

Secure Taxi Ranks

Staffed from 11:30 PM – 4:00 AM at Corrimal Street and Crown & Kembla Streets.

Pick Up and Drop-Off Zone

There is a pick up and drop off zone located on Burelli Street between Harbour Street and Corrimal Street.

WIN Stadium FAQs

How many people can win stadium hold?

WIN Stadium in Wollongong has a capacity of 22,000, with a mix of grandstand seating and a grass hill area.

Can you sit on the hill at Win Stadium?

Yes, fans can sit on the northern hill, which offers a general admission, family-friendly experience though it is often recognised as a standing area. It’s a popular spot for relaxed viewing, especially during NRL and local sporting events, however, portable chairs such as camping chairs are not permitted.

Does Win Stadium have a roof?

The eastern and western grandstands have a roof, providing covered seating, but the northern hill and southern seating areas are uncovered.

Why is it called WIN Stadium?

The stadium is named after WIN Corporation, a media company that owns WIN Television. They hold the naming rights, with the venue previously known as Wollongong Showground before the rebranding.