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Optus Stadium News
Fremantle sets AFL attendance record with ninth straight 50,000-plus home crowd
Fremantle has etched its name into the AFL record books, becoming the first club in league history to attract more than 50,000 fans to nine consecutive home-and-away matches in a single season.
Italian Football Festival draws 117,000 fans and delivers global exposure for Perth
More than 117,000 fans attended the inaugural Italian Football Festival in Perth, with Western Australia claiming the event has generated more than $110 million in global media value while showcasing the city to football fans around the world.
Italian football giants set to descend on Perth for blockbuster festival
Perth is preparing to become the centre of the football world, with four of Italy’s biggest clubs set to headline the inaugural Italian Football Festival over the next fortnight.
AFL locks in three-year State of Origin schedule
The AFL has committed to a three-year State of Origin schedule following the success of this year’s representative football revival, confirming fixtures at Optus Stadium and Adelaide Oval through to 2029.
Optus Stadium claims seventh-straight Stadium of the Year title in 2025 Awards
Optus Stadium has again been crowned Stadium of the Year, continuing its remarkable dominance in the 2025 Stadium Awards, the seventh edition of the fan-voted awards on Austadiums.
Shortened Ashes Test sparks record food donation from Optus Stadium
A swift conclusion to the first Ashes Test at Optus Stadium has sparked an unexpected but impactful outcome for the Perth community, with a record-breaking donation of surplus food from the venue going to local charities.
New Executive Chef appointed at Optus Stadium
Optus Stadium operator VenuesLive has announced the appointment of Alasdair Thompson as the venue’s new Executive Chef – only the second person to hold the position since the stadium’s opening almost seven years ago.
Optus Stadium voted best in 2024 Awards
The results are in for the 2024 Stadium Awards, with Optus Stadium taking top honours once again.
Optus Stadium ready to kick off Australian summer of cricket
The highly anticipated Test Series between Australia and India begins in Perth on Friday, with The West Test marking the official start of the summer of cricket in Australia.