The Sydney Showground Main Arena (Skoda Stadium) is currently being redeveloped to be home of the new Greater Western Sydney Giants AFL club. The upgrade will see seating capacity increase from 13,000 to 25,000, and upgraded corporate hospitality, bars and function space, as well as new media facilities and improved audio and sound systems. The Main Arena surface will also be reconfigured. The venue will be known as Skoda Stadium following a naming rights deal with the club's major sponsor.
The Sydney Showground was originally built as Australia's premier Baseball venue and was opened in 1998. It was used as the main Baseball arena for the 2000 Sydney Olympics. In 2001, the Canterbury Bulldogs moved to the Showground to play their NRL home games however it was a short stay, as they moved across the road to ANZ Stadium shortly after. During the famous annual Sydney Royal Eastern Show, the stadium acts as the main arena for the event.
The elegant grandstand and tiered grass banks provide ample seating for spectators. The main stand is a two-level high-tech design with fantastic views of the ground. From the top of the stand, views of the city skyline in the distance can be seen.
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Location: |
Sydney, New South Wales |
Address: |
Showground Rd, Homebush 2127. Tel: (02) 9704 1111 |
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Capacity: |
25,000 |
Seats: |
25,000 (100% of capacity) |
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Record Crowd: |
21,895 - 10/8/2001
NRL: Bulldogs v Parramatta |
Highest Crowd since 1/1/2003: |
20,016 - 29/08/03: NRL: Bulldogs v Raiders
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Lights: |
Yes |
Arena Roof: |
No |
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Video Screen: |
Yes |
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Built: |
1998 |
Redeveloped: |
2012 |
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Former/Other Names: |
Sydney Baseball Stadium
Sydney Showground |
Ticketing: |
Ticketmaster |
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Sports Played: |
Australian Football |
Home Teams: |
GWS Giants (AFL) |
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Historic Events: |
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Last Event: |
12/05/13: AFL: GWS Giants v Adelaide Crows
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Next Event: |
25/05/13: AFL: GWS Giants v West Coast Eagles |
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Trains run every day of the week, every 10 minutes between Lidcombe and Olympic Park Station, 7am - 11pm. A limited service also operates direct from Sydney Central to Olympic Park Station and designated trains can be arranged for large events. During major events train services are increased to cope with the demand. |
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Car parking is available near the Sydney Showground for 10,000 cars. |
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