Wollongong, are you ready?
From Wednesday 15 to Sunday 19 October, some of our foreshore areas will be transformed into a high performing arena to host the world's best Triathlon athletes.
The 2025 World Triathlon Championships Finals is marked as the crown jewel on the sport's annual calendar, with more than 5,000 elite and aspiring athletes competing across four days. The race schedule will end with the Men's and Women's Elite Championships on Sunday.
It's not every day we get to host a major international sporting event, and we don't want you to miss out. To help you navigate the next few days, here's our top five essentials you need to know to make you a world-class spectator.
What is a Triathlon?
For those that are new here, or need a refresher, a triathlon is a multi-disciplined sport that takes place on land and sea.
Athletes begin the endurance race with a swimming segment, then they transition to a cycle before ending the race on foot with a run to the finish line. The distances vary from shorter 'sprint' races to a longer distance that covers a 100km racecourse.
Wollongong is in for a treat as the World Triathlon will see the sport in all its glory with a jam-packed schedule over many distances!
1. Get loud and cheer the athletes on the sidelines
Don't live through someone else's experiences - come make memories yourself!
Due to the uniqueness of the race course as well as a multi-day event, there are plenty of options to watch the events in-person. Plan ahead and see the interactive map and the schedule for more details.
We'd love to see our community out in support but please remember your sideline etiquette and do not obstruct the athletes. Ensure you follow the instructions of the volunteers around the course.
If you're coming along, please note how you get here. We strongly encourage public transport.
- Catch the free shuttle bus 55A and 55C that loops around Wollongong every 10 to 20 minutes and connects key locations including Wollongong, North Wollongong and Fairy Meadow Train Stations, Stuart Park, Crown, Corrimal and Burelli Streets and the University of Wollongong.
- You can also get here by train, hopping off at either Wollongong Station or North Wollongong Station. From here, follow the signage to make your way down to the course.
Visit Transport for NSW to plan your trip using public transport.
2. Catch a vibe and immerse in the Event Village
It will be a party in Wollongong – and the best kind! To get the most of this sporting celebration, make sure to visit the Event Village at Lang Park.
This is where the opening and closing ceremony will take place as well as some of the medal ceremonies. This includes the Parade of Nations on Wednesday 15 October at 5pm, where all the countries represented will be on show.
Outside of these formalities, the space will be activated for everyone to enjoy. Here, you can grab your World Triathlon merchandise, have something to eat and drink or check out what's on exhibition from different businesses and partners.
Even better, the village is also right next to the finish line. You can witness the elation of all the athletes finishing their race and see the top finishers be rewarded at the finish line medal ceremonies.
3. Don't miss the T100 and Para Triathlon Championships
Every athlete and every race is worth supporting with the dedication, determination and talent of the athletes on showcase every day.
If there are certain highlights to look forward to, we recommend watching the Para Triathlon Championships on the mornings of Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October. There will be the Para Triathlon Wheelchair (PTWC) and Para Triathlon Visually Impaired (PTVI).
The T100 is another impressive race to catch on the afternoon of Saturday 18 October. Athletes will endure a 2km swim, an 80km bike ride and an 18km ride – which totals to 100km.
4. Don't worry, you can also watch online
If you're unable to make it down on race day, you can still catch the elite event's action live on your tv or online. It's an easy way to cheer athletes and admire our city on the big screen from wherever you are.
The World Triathlon will be streamed on the official channels:
- TriathlonLive.tv – every race live and on demand from anywhere around the world
- Kayo Sports – All races live, excluding Age-Group events
- Fox Sports – Elite Men's and Women's races live on Sunday 19 October
See the Wollongong Triathlon site for more details about live streams and event times .
5. Avoid delays, take note of road closures and clearways and know where to park and ride
To support this international event, there'll be some changes to how you move around the city.To ensure the safety of competitors, spectators and the community, there will be a number of temporary road closures and clearways in place.
If you must drive in, plan ahead to avoid delays. In the city centre, there are a range of parking options available, which includes:
- All on-street parking is free before 8.30am and after 4.30pm on weekdays, and on weekends (time limits apply on Saturdays between 8.30am and 12.30pm).
- Several off-street car parks, some which are Council-owned such as Market Street Car Park and Stewart Street Car Parks. They are free and untimed before 8.30am and after 4.30pm on weekdays and all day on weekends.
- Other privately owned Car Parks.
You may consider parking further away from the racecourse and walking down. For more details, please visit our website .
There will be a lot more cyclists on our roads, so please be mindful and take care driving around the city centre. Remember that drivers must abide to the NSW minimum passing distance law. You must give bicycle riders at least one metre space in 60 km/h zones and 1.5 metres above 60km/h zones.
For a full list of road closures and clearways, including an interactive map of changed traffic conditions, please visit the World Triathlon website
