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Health authorities are urging the 40,000 fans attending ANZ Stadium for the NRL grand final on Sunday to plan a COVID-safe method of travel in advance.

With 40,000 people expected at Sydney's ANZ Stadium for the NRL grand final between Melbourne Storm and the Penrith Panthers, fans are being urged to plan for a COVID-safe commute.

Allow plenty of extra time to travel on Sunday, wear a mask, and make sure to distance yourselves from others, Transport for NSW warns.

"If you are able to, we urge you to drive, walk, cycle or catch a taxi or rideshare to see your team play in an effort to reduce numbers on public transport," chief operations officer Howard Collins said in a statement.

"If you must catch public transport make sure you plan ahead and please maintain physical distancing, sit or stand on a green dot, practise good hygiene, use Opal and contactless payments where possible."

Parking at Olympic Park will be discounted to a flat fee of $20 to encourage fans to drive.

Crowds are also encouraged to arrive early for the pre-match show, and to stay for post-match entertainment to ease pressure on stadium exits and public transport.