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2009 CROWDS
Total: 131,542
Average: 11,958
Highest: 20,237
Lowest: 2,921 
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| Located in the heart of the city of Parramatta, Parramatta Stadium is situated on the banks of the Parramatta River, adjacent to the historic Parramatta Park. The Stadium is home to the Parramatta Eels Rugby League Club and the Parramatta Power Soccer Club. The Stadium grew from the ashes of Cumberland Oval, after the Oval Grandstand was burned to the ground by Parramatta Eels supporters', when the Eels won their first premiership in 1981. The new Stadium was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on March 5, 1986.
Parramatta Stadium for a long time has been a key sporting venue in Sydney. It was used for most major concerts and certain sporting events before the Sydney Football Stadium was built. The Stadium has two identical grandstands on either side with seating for 16,000 and seating at either end for a further 4,000. The two hills which used to be situated behind the goals at each end were replaced by seating in early 2003 bringing the total capacity of the stadium from 27,000 down to 20,000. The stadium accommodates for the business type with impressive corporate facilities.
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Location: |
Sydney, New South Wales |
Address: |
O'Connell Street, Parramatta 2150 |
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Capacity: |
20,000 |
Seats: |
20,000 (100% of capacity) |
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Record Crowd: |
27,918 - 1994
Australia v France |
Highest Crowd since 1/1/2003: |
21,141 - 21/04/06: NRL: Eels v Wests Tigers
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Lights: |
Yes |
Arena Roof: |
No |
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Video Screen: |
Temporary |
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Built: |
1986 |
Redeveloped: |
2003 |
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Ticketing: |
Ticketek |
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Sports Played: |
Rugby League
Rugby Union
Football |
Home Teams: |
Parramatta Eels (NRL) |
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Last Event: |
07/02/10: A-League: Sydney v Perth
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Nearest train station is Parramatta. Free shuttle buses run from Parramatta Station to the stadium on match days. Parramatta Stadium is within walking distance of the Rivercat ferry terminal at Parramatta. |
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Various parking stations and general street parking options available. |
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