Sydney Football Stadium (2022)
Sydney Football Stadium | |
A$828 million | |
Architect | Cox Architects |
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General contractor | John Holland |
Tenants | |
(2022–present) (2022–present) (2022–present) | |
Website | |
allianzstadium.com.au |
Sydney Football Stadium, commercially known as Allianz Stadium,[2] is a multi-purpose stadium in Moore Park, a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Built as a replacement for the original Sydney Football Stadium, it was officially opened on 28 August 2022. The ground's major tenants are the Sydney Roosters of the National Rugby League, the New South Wales Waratahs of the Super Rugby, and Sydney FC of the A-League Men. It was one of the venues for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup,[3] and will host 2027 Rugby World Cup matches.
History
In October 2018 plans for the new stadium to replace the
Construction
Demolition of the previous stadium began on 8 March 2019. Opposition from local interest groups saw them attempt to prevent or slow the demolition via legal action before the 2019 New South Wales state election. After a short court-ordered delay just prior to the election, the existing Government was returned and the demolition of the old stadium continued through to completion on 18 December 2019 at a cost of $40 million.
Construction of the stadium commenced on 15 April 2020 by construction giant John Holland Group, with major piling and excavation works beginning the following month.[13][14] By the end of 2020 work on the structure had commenced on all four sides of the new venue, which included the main lift cores and precast placement works which would make up the main seating area. Following this the main formwork contractors commenced to allow the slabs to be poured for the main back of house areas. The first seats were installed on 27 October 2021.[15]
Additional facilities and membership
Colocated with the Stadium but constructed under a separate contract is the Sporting Club of Sydney.[16] This is a premium gym and wellness centre including gymnasiums, squash courts, pools, sauna and spas.
Various memberships are available that provide access to the SCG, Allianz Stadium and the fitness and lifestyle facilities. SCG Members do not have access to Allianz Stadium nor the fitness and lifestyle facilities.
Members have access to dedicated seating, bars and restaurants within the stadium.
Various Tenant Clubs also offer membership to their home games at the stadium. These seats are generally in public areas other than Tunnel and Clubhouse memberships offered by Sydney FC.
Just like the
Political and contractual issues
The demolition and rebuild of the stadium was a major political issue for the
In December 2018, Lendlease was unveiled as the successful bidder to carry out the demolition and construction work. At the time, then-Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres MP was quizzed over how the contract for construction could be awarded, because development consent had not been secured for stage two.
On 26 July 2019,
Crowd records
Current as of 8 August 2023[18]
Date | Home Team | Opponent | Crowd Figure |
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2 September 2022 | Sydney Roosters | South Sydney Rabbitohs | 41,906 |
30 July 2023 | Germany | Colombia | 40,499 |
2 August 2023 | Panama | France | 40,498 |
28 July 2023 | England | Denmark | 40,439 |
6 August 2023 | Netherlands | South Africa | 40,233 |
25 April 2023 | Sydney Roosters | St. George Illawarra Dragons | 40,191 |
11 September 2022 | Sydney Roosters | South Sydney Rabbitohs | 39,816 |
17 September 2022 | Cronulla Sharks |
South Sydney Rabbitohs | 39,733 |
23 July 2023 | France | Jamaica | 39,045 |
3 September 2022 | Australia national rugby union team | South Africa national rugby union team | 38,292 |
2023 FIFA Women's World Cup fixtures
Date | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
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23 July 2023 | France | 0–0 | Jamaica | Group F | 39,045 |
25 July 2023 | Colombia | 2–0 | South Korea | Group H | 24,323 |
28 July 2023 | England | 1–0 | Denmark | Group D | 40,439 |
30 July 2023 | Germany | 1–2 | Colombia | Group H | 40,499 |
2 August 2023 | Panama | 3–6 | France | Group F | 40,498 |
6 August 2023 | Netherlands | 2–0 | South Africa | Round of 16 | 40,233 |
See also
References
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- ^ "Allianz Stadium Continues SFS Naming Rights". Sydney Roosters. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ "6.2.2 Sydney – Sydney Football Stadium" (PDF). asone2023.com. p. 54. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
- ^ Gerathy, Sarah (12 October 2018). "New Sydney Football Stadium artist impressions revealed". ABC News. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ Robinson, Joel (21 December 2018). "Lendlease announced as builder of new Sydney Football Stadium". Property Observer. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ a b Dole, Nick (29 July 2019). "Sydney Football Stadium without a builder as Lendlease loses project". ABC News. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ "Sydney Football Stadium rebuild in chaos as builder exits". Austadiums. CV Media. 29 July 2019. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ "Two firms bid for Sydney stadium rebuild". The Canberra Times. Australian Community Media. 8 August 2019. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ Visentin, Lisa; Keoghan, Sarah; Noyes, Jenny (18 December 2019). "Sydney Football Stadium cost blows out by $99 million as government signs new deal". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
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- ^ Voss, Cameron (15 April 2020). "Sydney Football Stadium construction commences". Austadiums. CV Media. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ Stonehouse, Greta (7 May 2020). "Sydney stadium on track despite pandemic". The Canberra Times. Australian Community Media. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ "First seats Installed at Sydney FC's New Stadium". Sydney FC. 27 October 2021.
- ^ "Home". Sporting Club of Syd. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
- ^ "Victory cause a splash in Allianz return". 9 October 2022.
- ^ "Allianz Stadium Crowds | Austadiums".