Sydney Cricket Ground News

Food and beverage options will receive an upgrade at the Sydney Cricket Ground and the new Sydney Football Stadium, with Merivale winning the tender to provide catering for both venues.

International cricket is back with Australia hosting India in three ODI matches in Sydney and Canberra, continuing at the SCG on Sunday. Here’s all you need to know including how to tune in.

Former NRL CEO Todd Greenberg has been reported as being set to join the board of the expanded Venues NSW agency.

The NSW Government has announced it’ll merge Venues NSW and the Sydney Cricket & Sports Ground Trust to create a single organisation to manage all NSW stadiums.

Sydney’s extreme wet weather has caused havoc, but somehow the BBL Final at the SCG went ahead on Saturday, while the A-League Sydney Derby at Jubilee Stadium was postponed.

The NRL has confirmed the Grand Final will continue to be played in Sydney during the ANZ Stadium redevelopment, with the SCG to host the showpiece match for the next two years.

The AFL has requested the SCG again consider introducing a drop-in pitch, however the push has been met with strong opposition, while it’s currently logistically impossible in any case.

Cricket Australia has announced the fixtures for next summer, featuring a day/night Test Match in Perth and no ODI matches until March.

The Sydney Cricket Ground playing surface has come under fire again, with Saturday’s A-League match drawing plenty of criticism, while Sydney’s next home game has been relocated.

Marvel Stadium's turf has come under heavy scrutiny following the opening round of the 2019 AFL season, it comes as the SCG faces similar issues due to an increased workload.

The Sydney Cricket Ground recently hosted its first football game of the round-ball variety in 33 years. It also marked the debut of the southern hemispheres’ largest scoreboard.

The new Noble/Bradman Grandstand isn't complete but all seats will be in use for the 5th Ashes Test commencing on Friday as Australia looks for a 5-0 whitewash over England.

The new $186m Sydney Cricket Ground pavilion, replacing the existing Noble, Bradman and Messenger stands, won't be finished in time for the 2014 Ashes test match.

The Sydney Cricket Ground Trust will preserve the names M.A. Noble, Bradman and Dally Messenger on the grandstand and scoreboard presently under construction at the northern end of the SCG.

The SCG's $186 million redevelopment is due for completion in just over a year and officials are promising a world-class experience for fans in the new facility.