 Subiaco oval is the largest and most recognised stadium in Western Australia with a capacity of over 43,000 and world-class facilities. Subiaco was built in 1908 and was then known as Mueller Park, with the first match on 9th of May in that year between Subiaco and East Perth. The facilities have been consistently improved since. The 3-Tier Stand which dominates the end behind the goals opened on 31 August 1969 and the 2-Tier Stand on the members’ wing on 27 April 1981. The ANZ Stand opposite the members stand opened on 14 May 1995, that stand included 2-Tiers of seating and also Corporate boxes on the wing.
Floodlights were installed at the ground in 1997, with the first game played under on March 29 between West Coast Eagles and Sydney Swans. The most recent redevelopment at Subiaco was in 1999 in which a 2-Tier Stand connecting the ANZ Stand right around the Eastern side of the ground to the Members Stand was constructed at the cost of $35 million to convert the stadium into an all-seat venue.
Subiaco Oval is as much an icon as it is a stadium, the ground is well known around Australia, due to the battles between the West Coast Eagles and its main rivals in its early days, and more recently the local derbies against cross town rivals, Fremantle Dockers. The 2000 National Soccer League grand final was perhaps the best game of soccer ever to have occurred in Australia. When the Glory lost on Penalties after leading 3-0 at half time in front of a record Subiaco crowd since the redevelopment of 43,242, these are the most memorable of all events ever staged at this proud historic and momentous venue.
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Location: |
Perth, Western Australia |
Address: |
Roberts Rd Subiaco 6008
Phone: (08) 9381 2187 |
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Capacity: |
42,922 |
Seats: |
42,922 (100% of capacity) |
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Record Crowd: |
52,781 - 22/9/1979
WAFL GF: East Fremantle v South Fremantle |
Highest Crowd since 1/1/2003: |
43,627 - 14/09/07: AFL: West Coast v Collingwood
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Lights: |
Yes |
Arena Roof: |
No |
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Video Screen: |
Yes (2) |
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Built: |
1908 |
Redeveloped: |
1999 |
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Former/Other Names: |
Mueller Park |
Ticketing: |
Ticketmaster |
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Sports Played: |
Australian Football
Rugby Union
Football |
Home Teams: |
West Coast Eagles (AFL)
Fremantle Dockers (AFL) |
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Historic Events: |
2003 Rugby World Cup |
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Last Event: |
27/08/10: AFL: Fremantle v Carlton
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Transport: |
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West Leederville and Subiaco stations are closest. Special Bus services are also available on match days. |
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