Stadium News

The NRL’s push for as many as four or five new boutique stadiums in Sydney has received the support of the NSW Government.

The AFL Grand Final appears all-but-certain to be moved outside of Victoria for the first time in its 122-year history, while the Australian Open and Melbourne Cup will remain.

The long-awaited $33 million upgrade of Manly’s Brookvale Oval has been approved, with work on the new Centre of Excellence and grandstand to start within weeks.

Construction of the new $828 million Sydney Football Stadium at Moore Park has reached a major milestone as work continues despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

The capacity for Melbourne Storm’s next home game at Sunshine Coast Stadium has been reduced following a bumper crowd at Sunday’s game.

The redevelopment of Brisbane’s iconic Ballymore Stadium has finally been given the go-ahead, with the ageing venue to be transformed into a high-performance hub.

The Gabba could be in line to host the 2020 AFL Grand Final, with Queensland playing a fundamental role in keeping the season going amid the Covid-19 crisis.

The Cairns Taipans look set to call a pop-up basketball arena home for the majority of the upcoming NBL season while their regular home is out of action.

The MCG’s new public announcement (PA) and Emergency Warning and Intercommunication System (EWIS) has received global recognition, taking out the prize for Venue Project of the Year at the 2020 AV Technology Awards.

Restrictions on sporting crowds continue to ease with Optus Stadium set to welcome a full house on July 19, mounting pressure on the MCG to retain the 2020 AFL Grand Final. While NSW has banned Victorian fans from events.