The stadium was formerly known as ‘Canberra Stadium’ and was built in 1977. It’s hosted a wide variety of local and international sporting events ever since and was one of the host venues during the 2015 Asian Cup finals. With a 25,000 capacity, it’s an intimate stadium full of atmosphere and passionate Canberrans.
Archives: Venues
Coopers Stadium
Coopers Stadium was built in 1960 on the site of West Torrens Football Club’s former ground the Hindmarsh Oval (1905 – 1921), a team which participates in the SANFL. The Soccer Association of South Australia initially wanted to use a former brick pit known as Rowley Park as the location of the new football stadium … Read More
McDonald Jones Stadium
Originally opened in 1970 by Queen Elizabeth II as the International Sports Centre, McDonald Jones Stadium has undergone a number of name changes over the years. Home to the Hunter region’s two premier sporting clubs, Newcastle Knights (NRL) and Newcastle Jets (A-League), the stadium has also played host to its fair share of international Rugby … Read More
Blundstone Arena
More affectionately known as Bellerive Oval, Blundstone Arena is the home of Tasmanian cricket that has seen its fair share of memorable matches over the years. More recently, the North Melbourne Kangaroos have made Blundstone their home away from home and play a number of home matches in the Tasmanian capital each year. The 6,000 … Read More
Adelaide Oval
The atmosphere at the Adelaide Oval is really something to savour. It is a very family and fan friendly place to watch all sports. Steeped in tradition, there were concerns that when the South Australian Government announced a $450 million redevelopment plan for the ground, that that history would be lost. Well, fans had nothing … Read More
Barbagallo Raceway
Resurfaced in 2004, this tough and tight 2.4km circuit provides motor racing fans with action a plenty. Top speed around the track peaks at 252km/hr. Will Mark Winterbottom be able to repeat his 2015 success?
Domain Stadium
With the new 60,000 seat Perth Stadium nearing completion, Domain Stadium is in its twilight years. Even though the clock is ticking, the atmosphere still remains. Domain Stadium has played host to many classic sporting matches of all kinds, and is bound to host many more before a new the move to the new stadium.
HBF Stadium
Home of the West Coast Fever competing in the ANZ Championship, HBF Stadium is a small, boutique venue that boasts some of the best (and partisan) support in the country. If you’re into Netball, or even top class sport with world class athletes, it would be well worth a visit.
nib Stadium
Perth’s premium rectangular stadium sits on the banks of the Swan River, just off the Graham Farmer Freeway, near the center of Perth. Having undergone a recent facelift, the nib Stadium now commands more and more top class sporting events. The Socceroos played Bangladesh there to open up their Qualifying campaign, and the feedback from … Read More
WACA
The Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) was officially formed on the 25th of November, 1885. The first grandstand was built in 1895, with seating for 500 people. The WACA now has 8 stands spread around the ground, and two grass banks on the East and West sides. AFL was played at the venue in the … Read More