Panthers to call CommBank Stadium home in 2025
The Penrith Panthers has announced the club will play the majority of its NRL home games at CommBank Stadium in 2025.
The Panthers will play eight home matches at the 30,000-seat venue next season, due to the redevelopment of Penrith Stadium, which is set to commence following the 2024 season.
Opened in 2021, CommBank Stadium boasts top-tier amenities, impeccable design, and technological innovations that redefine the standards of a world-class stadium experience.
As well as being home of the Parramatta Eels, the Western Sydney stadium will also host three home matches for the Wests Tigers after the club recently announced its home venues for the next three seasons.
The club said it will theme CommBank Stadium with its distinctive colours, themes, and enthusiastic fan culture for home games, continuing the atmosphere that the Panthers members and fans have created at its spiritual home in Penrith.
The Panthers will also ensure a seamless transition to CommBank, offering members premium seating options, convenient travel arrangements, and innovative gameday initiatives and enhanced corporate offerings.
The club has also confirmed the remaining four home venues for 2025, including a historic season opener at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, as well as matches at Glen Willow Stadium in Mudgee, Carrington Park in Bathurst, and home participation in Magic Round at Suncorp Stadium.
Panthers Rugby League CEO Matt Cameron said, “We’re excited for the next chapter in the Panthers journey and thrilled to announce this partnership with Venues NSW.”
“2025 is set to be an exciting year for the club as we open the season in Las Vegas, before hosting a match at Magic Round, playing twice in the Central West and eight games at a world-class stadium in Western Sydney.
“CommBank Stadium offers an unparalleled rugby league experience with fans close to the action within an electrifying atmosphere, exceptional facilities, and premier corporate facilities. Playing at CommBank Stadium will open up substantial commercial opportunities, further cementing the Panthers’ status as a leading NRL club.”
The redevelopment of Penrith Stadium will include a new western grandstand and a significantly redeveloped eastern grandstand, boosting the venue’s capacity to 25,000. Works are expected to be completed in time for the 2026 NRL season.
Venues NSW CEO Kerrie Mather added, “We can’t wait to welcome the reigning premiers the Penrith Panthers and their fans to CommBank Stadium for the 2025 NRL season.
“This is an exciting partnership with the Panthers who will call CommBank Stadium home until they return to a brand new Penrith Stadium.”
