About The Stadium - CommBank Stadium

Awards and History
An award-winning venue

Since opening in April 2019, CommBank Stadium has quickly become one of the country’s favourite venues and has already added a number of awards to the trophy cabinet ranging from architecture, design, sustainability and event experience.

Our Awards

2019 Project of the Year – Joint Winner: BOOMTOWN! Property & Infrastructure Awards

Outstanding Sports & Major Events Project for 2019– BOOMTOWN! Property & Infrastructure Awards

LEED v4 Gold Certification from the US Green Building Council: First Stadium in the world to announce LEED v4 Gold standard for sustainable design

NSW People’s Choice Award for Life in 2020: NSW Architecture Awards

WSABE – City of Parramatta Excellence in Customer Service Winner 2021

Australia’s Best Rectangular Stadium– Austadiums Stadium Of The Year Awards 2019

Best Commercial Architecture: 2020 NSW Architecture Awards

Good Design Award Gold Accolade in the Architectural Design Commercial and Residential category

Master Builder Association of NSW Award for Sporting Facilities

Master Builder Association of NSW Award for Excellence in Environment

Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture: 2020 NSW Architecture Awards

Australian Steel Institute’s NSW Steel Excellence Award for large projects

National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Excellence Award– Stowe Australia for CommBank Stadium

Silver Medal: Stadium Database Stadium of the Year Awards 2019

WSABE – WSABE Retail Excellence Finalist

Finalist: 2021 Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall Innocation & Excellence Awards – Best Sustainable Development (New Buildings)

Finalist: 2021 Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall Innocation & Excellence Awards – Best Tourism & Leisure Development

CommBank Stadium Timeline

September 2015: Project Announced
In September 2015, it is announced that the Stadium will be rebuilt into a multi-purpose, world class, rectangular 30,000 seated stadium.
January 2017

Demolition Begins
The demolition of the old Pirtek Stadium begins, and preparations for the new Stadium construction commence.
June 2017

Construction Commenences
Stadium appointed architects Populous and builders Lendlease officially start the construction of the Stadium.
October 2018

Roof Finished
The Stadium is one step closer to completion now that builders have finished the roof.
December 2018

Bankwest Named Stadium Naming Rights Partner
NSW Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres announces Bankwest as the naming-rights partner for Western Sydney Stadium.
December 2018

Construction 75% Complete
Exciting imagery of the Stadium now at 75% completion emerges, with buzz around the Stadium rising in the media.
February 2019

First Sporting Game Goes On Sale
Tickets for the first sporting event, an Easter Monday clash between the Parramatta Eels and the Wests Tigers, go on sale, resulting in a sell out event.
April 2019

CommBank Stadium Open Day
CommBank Stadium offers the first opportunity for the Western Sydney community to come inside and see the Stadium on the 14th of April 2019.