| The Sydney Entertainment Centre is one of Australia's largest, busiest and most versatile indoor arenas. Built in 1983 by the NSW Government, the Centre is operated by Arena Management Pty Ltd. The centre's award-winning facility has achieved a worldwide reputation for its ability to host some of the biggest names in entertainment history and continues to set new standards in service and facilities.
Averaging an attendance of 1 million people each year, the Sydney Entertainment Centre is famous for its flexibility, providing seating capacities for an intimate setting of 500 people up to a maximum of almost 12,000. Primarily recognised as a venue to host concerts, family shows and sporting events, the Sydney Entertainment Centre also specialises in staging corporate events, in particular conferences, seminars, product launches and elaborate banquets. The Centre's location is one of convenience. Situated on the fringe of Chinatown, adjacent to Darling Harbour and a short walk to the CBD, the Centre truly captures the liveliness and colour that is Sydney. Having just completed a major cosmetic refurbishment, the Centre exudes energy and style, and today remains the choice of promoters, organisers and artists.
NBL club Sydney Kings call the Entertainment Centre home and refer to it as "The Kingdome". The venue has a capacity of around 10,400 for Basketball.
The venue is due to be demolished in 2013 to make way for a new integrated Entertainment & Convention Centre which is expected to open in late 2016.
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Location: |
Sydney, New South Wales |
Address: |
35 Harbour St, Darling Harbour . Tel: (02) 9320 4200 |
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Capacity: |
10,400 |
Seats: |
10,400 (100% of capacity) |
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Record Crowd: |
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Highest Crowd since 1/1/2003: |
10,439 - 03/04/03: NBL Grand Final: Kings v Wildcats
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Lights: |
Yes |
Arena Roof: |
Yes |
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Video Screen: |
No |
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Built: |
1983 |
Redeveloped: |
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Ticketing: |
Ticketmaster |
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Sports Played: |
Basketball |
Home Teams: |
Sydney Kings (NBL) |
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Annual Events: |
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Historic Events: |
Sydney 2000 Olympic Games |
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Last Event: |
01/04/13: NBL Finals: Kings v Breakers
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Located near Chinatown opposite Paddy`s Market. |
Town Hall and Central rail stations are the closest to the Centre. From Central walk through Belmore Park, down Hay Street across George Street until you get to Harbour Street. From Town Hall walk south down George Street, right at Goulburn Street until you reach Harbour Street. Buses along George will drop passengers near Hay Street which leads to Harbour Street. The monorail stops at the Haymarket Station which is directly adjacent to the Centre. |
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Parking is available in the many car parks situated around the Darling Harbour and Haymarket precinct. Nearest parking is available at the Convention and Exhibition Centre car park and the Wilson Entertainment car park located on Darling Drive just north of the venue. |
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