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Your Move! Parramatta Monopoly launched at CommBank Stadium

Member for Parramatta and City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Donna Davis with Mr Monopoly

After months of anticipation, Parramatta, Sydney’s second CBD, is celebrating the official launch of the Parramatta MONOPOLY board.

The new Member for Parramatta and City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Donna Davis launched the Parramatta edition of Monopoly along with local business representatives and members of the public at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta on Wednesday.

Locals and visitors can now celebrate the diverse and multicultural scene the city has to offer all while playing the world’s most famous board game!

Over the last few months, thousands of locals from Parramatta have been carefully selecting the best locations to feature on the board.  After much deliberation and anticipation, the final custom themed squares have been announced.

The custom themed squares on the Parramatta MONOPOLY board are:

  • Brown – Parramatta River and Lake Parramatta
  • Light Blue – Elizabeth Farm, St John’s Cathedral and Experiment Farm Cottage
  • Pink – Parramatta Lanes, Riverside Theatres and Phive Parramatta
  • Orange – Lil Miss Collins Café, Alex & CO and Ciccia Bella
  • Red – Church Street, Westfields and Parramatta Farmers Market
  • Yellow – Rosehill Racecourse, Parramatta Aquatic Centre and CommBank Stadium
  • Dark Blue – Old Government House and Parramatta Park
  • Transport – Parramatta Interchange, Parramatta Light Rail, Parramatta Train Station, Parramatta Wharf.
  • Tax – Parramatta Chamber of Commerce
  • Utilities – TLH Group, Sellanes Clark Lawyers and Immigration specialists
  • Community Chest – Stones Realty
  • Official Bank Partner – Commonwealth Bank

City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Donna Davis said:  “I’ve always been passionate about putting Parramatta on the map. Now we have our own board game, celebrating our heritage and the places and attractions that make our City unique.

“It’s exciting that our City stars in its own new edition of Monopoly Parramatta. Roll the dice and visit Parramatta’s favourite landmarks from PHIVE to Elizabeth Farm, the much-loved Riverside Theatres, the soon-to-be opened Parramatta Aquatic Centre and, of course CommBank Stadium.

“Monopoly Parramatta showcases all there is to love about our City, and proves Parramatta is a world-class destination.”

Dale Hackett, representative from Winning Moves – the makers of custom Monopoly Boards, said: “Parramatta is such a buzzing city full of multicultural art and food and is loved for its rich history. We are excited to launch this new edition and celebrate the area and everything it offers locals and visitors in Sydney.

The MONOPOLY game first hit shelves in 1935 and has since been played by more than 1 billion people. Today, the game is adored all around the world, being played in 114 countries and enjoyed in over 47 different languages.

The new MONOPOLY: Parramatta Edition is available now from local retailers.

Member for Parramatta and City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Donna Davis throwing the dice with Mr Monopoly

CommBank Stadium lights up Green & Gold as football fans welcome home Socceroos heroes on Friday night

The Socceroos play Ecuador on Friday night at CommBank Stadium, the match billed as something of a “Thank You” to fans who so lifted the team on their memorable run to the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.

And for sure there’ll be mutual admiration from players to fans and back again. It was a brilliant journey for the nation and with a bit of luck Australia could’ve gone deeper – how we leapt in the air when Garang Kuol nearly slid one past Argentina goal-keeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martinez.

Today Kuol, 18, is but one of the storylines among those picked by Socceroos coach Graham Arnold. And while 20 of the 26-man squad were in Qatar, there’s plenty of interest in how uncapped young ones go.

Consider Alexander Robertson. The 19-year-old played junior football with Hakoah Sydney City East FC before heading to the UK to play youth team football at famous Manchester United.

He was then poached by cross-town rivals Manchester City, where he currently trains as a midfielder under Pep Guardiola and alongside superstars Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne.

Robertson also represented England at several junior levels and qualifies to represent Scotland and Peru. Yet when Arnold called ahead of the Socceroos game against Ecuador on Friday night at CommBank Stadium, Robertson was all in for Australia.

A family matter, you see. If he gets on the field, Robertson will follow in the footsteps of father Mark (who debuted for the Socceroos in 2001) and grandfather Alex Snr (1984).

“To be a third generation to pull on that Socceroos jersey would be something special,” Robertson says.

On the players he’s largely meeting for the first time this week, Robertson says he can’t wait to be a part of what appears such a strong and happy camp.

“I feel like the whole group and the camp itself, looking from the outside, looks really strong. They all look ‘together’ as a team and you saw that at the World Cup.

“Me going in there, I can’t wait to go and play with good players. I just want to add my qualities and values to the team and then hopefully we can get some more success in the future,” Robertson says.

Fans will have a first peak at that future on Friday night at CommBank Stadium when the Socceroos campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in North America and Mexico begins.

While this match is being promoted as a homecoming, it’s three years from when Arnold will have a good idea of his squad. Thus every match in the green-and-gold is a chance to impress the gaffer.

Along with established stars jetting in from leagues around the world – names like Maty Ryan, Milos Degenek, Aaron Mooy and Mitch Duke were on front and back pages last year – Arnold has picked several uncapped players along with Robertson, notably Aiden O’Neill (24, Melbourne City), Joe Gauci (22, Adelaide United) and Jordan Bos (20, Melbourne City).

The exotically-named Nestory Irankunda – a goal-scoring winger from Adelaide United who turned 17 in February – has been brought into the squad as a “train-on” player. Arnold, though, has hinted Irankunda might spend some minutes on the field.

And if that happens and the Tanzanian teengager does half of what Kuol did for the A-Leagues All Stars in last year’s match against Barcelona, Arnold will have found another hot one.

And another great story of Australia.

Arnold says Irankunda has “special qualities”.

“For a kid at the age of 17 . . . the physique on him, the speed on him – it’s exciting.

“He’s coming in for an experience but that’s not ruling out game time,” Arnold says.

While important to his forward planning for 2026, for Arnold the match is also a chance to give back to fans. The Socceroos took the country on a trip in Qatar in 2022 and the players and officials were very aware of the buzz they created back home. Indeed they thrived on it.

“We saw the scenes back home in Australia during the World Cup and it would be wonderful to recreate that buzz and excitement during this upcoming series, where football fans can thank the players for their efforts and together, we can reminisce on a special moment in Australian sporting history,” Arnold says.

Confirmed! Socceroos’ Homecoming Match at CommBank Stadium in March

The Subway Socceroos will return home to Australia for the first time since their history-making feats at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ when they host Ecuador at CommBank Stadium in Sydney on Friday 24 March (8pm kick-off).

With most of the Subway Socceroos’ squad returning to their respective club sides around the world straight after the Round of 16 match against Argentina, the March FIFA International window will be the first time the squad has been able to come home to Australia to celebrate with family, friends, and fans.

“What the Subway Socceroos achieved in Qatar both on and off the pitch was history-making and truly united the nation like no other team could, so it’s fantastic Australian football fans finally get the opportunity to celebrate with the team on home soil with these two matches against Ecuador,” said Football Australia CEO James Johnson.

“Ecuador is a team that competed at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar last year and has good World Cup pedigree. These are the types of matches we will seek to secure for the Subway Socceroos in this next FIFA World Cup cycle and as the team moves towards the upcoming AFC Asian Cup.

“During the FIFA World Cup, we witnessed unrivalled scenes of support with live sites across the country including capacity crowds at Tumbalong Park in Darling Harbour, and we look forward to celebrating together on Friday 24 March at CommBank Stadium.

“Football Australia would like to thank the NSW Government, through their tourism and major events agency Destination NSW, for their continued support of Australian football and our senior national football teams.

“Without the support of such committed event partners over many years, hosting international matches such as these would not be possible,” concluded Johnson.

Subway Socceroos’ Head Coach Graham Arnold said this homecoming series is an opportunity for Australian football and football fans to finally celebrate together the achievements of this team in Qatar.

“It’s fantastic we get this opportunity to gather again as a squad and reflect upon what we achieved at the

FIFA World Cup in Qatar,” Arnold said.

“Throughout the FIFA World Cup, we saw the incredible support the team was receiving back in Australia, and we are very much looking forward to finally celebrating together.”

Subject to availability, Arnold plans to call up a similar looking squad to that which represented Australia with such distinction in Qatar, while acknowledging that this series also presents a strong test on the park for the Subway Socceroos, whose quest to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 starts this November and the AFC Asian Cup™ in early 2024.

“Selection for these two matches is our way of showing our gratitude for what the players sacrificed during the qualifying campaign and their achievements at the World Cup. As further reward, these players will be given the first opportunity to impress the coaching staff and get on the blank selection sheet as we move forward into the next cycle,” concluded Arnold.

NSW Minister for Tourism Ben Franklin said the match would be a fantastic opportunity for football fans to come together to cheer on their local heroes.

“Sydney is celebrating football in a big way, so it is fantastic that the Subway Socceroos will be playing their first home game since the FIFA World Cup 2022TM right here in the Harbour City,” Mr Franklin said.

“Sydney certainly has football fever, and we can’t wait to welcome the players, officials and fans to CommBank Stadium for this exciting match.”

NSW Minister for Sport Alister Henskens said NSW has a huge participation and supporter base for football.

“We recently welcomed home the CommBank Matildas for the Cup of Nations tournament across NSW and later this year Sydney will host the most games of any city for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023TM including

the Final,” Mr Henskens said.

“International football is front of mind for Sydney and NSW right now and it is a privilege to see our national teams play in our state, uniting fans in celebration and inspiring players of all levels and demographics.”

Tickets for Subway Socceroos v Ecuador in Sydney will go on sale to Football Account holders at 9am (AEDT) Friday 3 March, and to the General Public from 9am Monday 6 March. Tickets will start at $10 for Juniors and $20 for Adults with Concessions starting at $15.

Football Australia can confirm that $1 from every ticket sold for both matches will be donated to the CommBank Pararoos. The CommBank Pararoos are Australia’s national men’s football team for athletes with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, or symptoms acquired from stroke.

SUBWAY SOCCEROOS’ WELCOME HOME SERIES – MATCH SCHEDULE

Match Day One

Date: Friday 24 March

Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney

Time: 8pm (AEDT)

Tickets: https://premier.ticketek.com.au

Broadcast: Live on 10 in Sydney and Melbourne, 10 Bold in Adelaide, Brisbane, and Perth, and on 10 Play and Paramount+.

Match Day Two

Date: Tuesday 28 March

Venue: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne

Time: 7:30pm (AEDT)

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/

Broadcast: Live on 10 Bold, 10 Play and Paramount+

Parra Eels to kick off NRL season against Storm at CommBank Stadium before all eyes on Grand Final rematch against Panthers in Round 4

THE Parramatta Eels will host the opening game of the 2023 NRL season at CommBank Stadium with a blockbuster Thursday Night Footy clash against the Melbourne Storm on 2 March.

The Eels will also be at their spiritual home in Round 2, with a Friday night 6pm match-up against the Sharks on 10 March.

Then bring on Round 4 and a massive Grand Final rematch against Penrith Panthers at CommBank Stadium on Thursday 23 March (7:50pm)!

As the NRL released its much-anticipated season draw for 2023, the Eels were locked in for 11 huge home games at CommBank Stadium.

The Parramatta Eels (20,015) boasted the highest Sydney NRL average attendance of the regular-season in 2022 and the stage is set for another run of capacity crowds at CommBank Stadium in season 2023.

The Blue and Gold Army will be out in force for the clash with the Panthers as the mighty Eels get the chance to redeem themselves against the benchmark team of 2021-22.

Wests Tigers will play two home games at CommBank Stadium in season 2023 – against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in Round 19 on Thursday 6 July (7:50pm) and against new club the Dolphins in Round 25 on Saturday 19 August.

The Tigers will host the traditional Easter Monday game against the Parra Eels at nearby Accor Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park on 10 April.

The Easter Monday blockbuster traditionally draws one of the largest NRL club attendances of the season.

Among other home stadium highlights for the Parramatta Eels in season 2023:

  • The Eels will host great rivals the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in a cracking Round 7 Sunday afternoon game at CommBank Stadium on 16 April (4pm);
  • Parra’s final two home games of the regular-season loom as vital in the context of the club’s season . . . against the St George Illawarra Dragons on Sunday 6 August (2pm) and the Sydney Roosters on Friday 18 August (8pm).

See the full 2023 NRL Draw here

Forever Everton Superfan Gears Up For The Sydney Super Cup

Story and pictures by Ayush Kumar

Maybe it was the fact Ian Butler was driving his blue Mustang down Everton Rd that gave it away. The number plate EVRTON probably helped too.

Just days out from Everton FC’s arrival for the Sydney Super Cup series, we’ve found a serious contender for the title of No.1 Everton superfan in Australia.

Ian, a 62-year-old father of two from Kellyville in Sydney’s north-west, has followed the storied English Premier League club for more than 50 years. He’s often seen driving his Blues-dedicated Mustang through the streets of Sydney, and even his family dog is called Seamus after the Everton club captain.

Everton FC are coming to Australia for the first time in 12 years to play in the Sydney Super Cup series, with matches against Scottish Premier League champions Celtic FC at Accor Stadium on Sunday 20 November and then Western Sydney Wanderers at CommBank Stadium on Wednesday 23 November.

Born and raised in the UK, at a working-class town called Crewe just 50km from Everton’s home ground Goodison Park, Ian was just eight years old when a local lorry driver started telling him stories about the blue side of Merseyside.

The rusted-on Toffees supporter, who delivered coal to the family farm, took the youngster to his first ever Everton game . . . against Leeds United at Goodison Park in 1968.

There was no turning back from that point and Ian has been a true Blues supporter ever since. He recalls catching the train with high-school mates to every home game to watch Everton play. He even enrolled at the University of Liverpool primarily so he could keep going to every Everton home game.

Ian’s love for Everton FC runs deep in his family as he describes his sons as even more passionate fans of the football club than himself.

The family home at Kellyville features a grand old team poster on the living room wall and there’s also a massive Everton badge on the wall in the TV room. “My wife doesn’t like it very much but it keeps the whole Everton theme going and I think my wife has just accepted it and it’s never going away now,” he said

The Butler family recently got a dog who they named Séamus after the Everton captain Seamus Coleman.

“My eldest boy used to have an Everton number plate as well when he was in NSW but had to give it away when he moved to Victoria as he could not get the same number plate there,” said Butler. “My sons’ rooms are Everton themed as well and they have all the kits, shirts and memorabilia.”

The last time Ian saw Everton play in a stadium was back in 2017 when he visited the UK with his family and witnessed Wayne Rooney score a screamer from the halfway mark against West Ham.

He says he’s counting the days till Everton arrives Down Under for the Sydney Super Cup matches.

“I don’t know which team wins here but I believe we have a good chance of winning both the games. However, honestly I am just really looking forward to see them play live again,” he said.

“Hopefully they bring a good strong side and we’re going to have two exciting contests. I’m especially looking forward to the match against the Wanderers at Parramatta’s CommBank Stadium, with the RBB at one end and us Everton fans behind the goal at the southern end.

“I’m really looking forward to both games and experiencing a live Everton match again.”

While fans keenly wait to see who is selected to play in Sydney as World Cup national selections are also finalised, Ian talks about passionately the players he hopes to see play in Sydney.

“I’d love to see Séamus Coleman obviously and Jordan Pickford, but unlikely this time around due to him being England’s first-choice goalkeeper and will be in the World Cup squad. He looks like he gets a bit emotional so I’d like to see him in real life. It’s also a new team compared to what we saw in the UK in 2017, so it’s a good opportunity to see a new group of players play.”

Leading in to the Sydney Super Cup matches, Ian and every other Everton supporter will be able to get up close and personal to the Blues stars when they appear at an Everton Open Training Session and Fan Party at Accor Stadium from 6:30pm on Friday 18 November.

Tickets and information about the Sydney Super Cup are available at sydneysupercup.com.au

Parra Eels to launch the NRLW season at CommBank Stadium this Saturday

Tiana Penitani in training for the NRLW

Parramatta Eels co-captain Tiana Penitani believes playing their season opener in front of a big home crowd at CommBank Stadium gives her team every opportunity for a successful start to the 2022 NRL Telstra Women’s Premiership on Saturday.

The Eels could not face a tougher opponent first-up in season 2022 – up against reigning NRLW premiers the Sydney Roosters on a massive day of footy at CommBank Stadium.

“We’re excited and feel really lucky to be able to play in front of a home crowd first round,” said Penitani.

“I think that’s really going to give us a lot of energy to carry through the season and we know we’ve got the best fans in the game, so it’ll be really good to see everyone get out for round one of NRLW.”

Penitani has strong expectations of the Eels this season, saying, “We want us to build. Last year I think we were a bit inconsistent week to week. We want to obviously set the platform in round one and then just keep building and getting better. We know come the finals time we want to be peaking and at our best.”

Both the Eels and the Roosters tied on points last season with the visitors advancing through to finals due to point differential.

This will be Parramatta Eels’ second season in the NRLW and they will be looking to improve on their 5th placed position last season.

The NRLW began in 2018 with a four-team competition before expanding to six in 2021. They will grow again in 2023 with the introduction of four more teams taking their total to 10.

Gates open at 10:45am on Saturday – Tickets and Matchday Info here.

Scrimmage game at Eels training

Eels Losana Luta looking for a pass

Who Do We Sing For? Wanderers Red & Black Active Fans To Take Over Northern Stands for Sydney Super Cup fixture against famous Premier League club Everton at CommBank Stadium

The Western Sydney Wanderers Red & Black Active Support Area will be fully activated for the Sydney Super Cup battle against Everton FC, with the safe-standing area in place for the clash on Wednesday 23 November.

Wanderers fans have been allocated their traditional northern stands for the match, with Everton’s Active Fans in the south. This is the same seating bowl configuration that created such an amazing big-game atmosphere when the Wanderers hosted Leeds United in the first ever football game at the rebuilt Stadium in 2019.

The 2022 Sydney Super Cup series will feature Everton FC (England), Celtic FC (Scotland) and A-League arch-rivals Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC. Three games will be played across Sydney, with the expectation that the Sydney Super Cup will become a bi-annual event.

Backed by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW and Venues NSW, alongside promoters TEG Sport, Left Field Live and VenuesLive, this event will further highlight the return of major global events to Sydney as NSW continues to lead the way in hosting major sport and entertainment.

The 2022 Sydney Super Cup Schedule is:

Thursday 17 November – Celtic FC v Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium, Moore Park

Sunday 20 November – Celtic FC v Everton FC at Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park

Wednesday 23 November – Everton FC v Western Sydney Wanderers at CommBank Stadium, Parramatta

All the event information and ticketing can be found at www.sydneysupercup.com.au

The Wanderers took Leeds United down to the final minute of their game back in 2019, with a late goal to the visitors securing a 1-2 result.

The Wanderers are rebuilding strongly for the 2022/2023 season under Head Coach Mark Rudan.

In a fantastic week for the club, the Wanderers have announced the signings of well-credentialed European striker Sulejman Krpic, ex-Socceroos and Wanderers defender Ruon Tongyik, former Socceroos forward Brandon Borrello and Brazilian star Marcelo Guedes.

The Wanderers will start their Isuzu Ute A-League men’s season on Sunday October 9 against Perth Glory (3pm) at CommBank Stadium. The club will enjoy four home games in the first five rounds of the competition.

Other marquee home games that Wanderers Members and supporters will have their eye on are the massive New Year’s Day clash with Macarthur FC, and then a crucial stretch in February that features a match against reigning champions Western United FC and then a Sydney Derby at CommBank Stadium on Sunday February 11.

Want to see the Sydney Super Cup game on November 23 in style with key clients, family and friends? Premium Experience options are available here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wanderers to open new A-League season with four home games in first five rounds at CommBank Stadium

The Western Sydney Wanderers will open the Isuzu UTE A-League men’s 2022/2023 season with a huge Round 1 Sunday afternoon game against Perth Glory at Wanderland – and they’ll enjoy four home games in the first five rounds.

A pivotal part of the draw comes in early February when the Wanderers have two giant games in six days at Wanderland. First up will be a matchup with the reigning champions Western United on Sunday February 5, before returning to CommBank Stadium in a Round 16 clash against Sydney FC in the Sydney Derby.

The Wanderers will play two away Sydney derbies against Sydney FC at the new Allianz Stadium on Saturday 12 November and Saturday 18 March.

The full A-Leagues Season 2022/23 Draw can be found here.

The Wanderers will play storied English Premier League club Everton at CommBank Stadium in the FIFA World Cup window, with the game on Wednesday 23 November part of the Sydney Super Cup series.

It will be the second international fixture for the Wanderers since Wanderland was rebuilt and re-opened in 2019. The Wanderers played Leeds United in the first football game at the new venue in June 2019, taking the visitors down to the wire in a 1-2 thriller.

Tickets for the Wanderers v Everton FC Sydney Super Cup clash are on sale now at www.sydneysupercup.com.au. Want to watch this game in style? You can also lock in your Premium Experience here.

The Wanderers are rebuilding strongly for the 2022/23 season and, in a fantastic week for the club, have announced the signings of well-credentialed European striker Sulejman Krpic, ex-Socceroos and Wanderers defender Ruon Tongyik and former Socceroos forward Brandon Borrello.

Western Sydney Wanderers Membership is the best way to show your support for the mighty Red and Blacks, and to secure your seats at CommBank Stadium for all home matches. Membership enquiries here.

 

Leeds United announce squad for Australian Tour including game at Bankwest Stadium on Saturday

Leeds United

Leeds United have today confirmed the playing squad that will travel to Australia for their two-game tour in Perth and Parramatta.

The team fly to Perth today to renew old rivalries with Manchester United, before heading to Sydney to face the Western Sydney Wanderers in the historic first football game at Bankwest Stadium.

Tickets to the Wanderers v Leeds game are available via Ticketek here

Head coach Marcelo Bielsa has split his squad in two, with half heading Down Under and half staying back to continue to work on fitness ahead of the new season.

The squad travelling to Australia is:

  • Kiko Casilla
  • Kamil Miazek
  • Barry Douglas
  • Liam Cooper
  • Stuart Dallas
  • Gaetano Berardi
  • Bryce Hosannah
  • Clarke Oduor
  • Adam Forshaw
  • Pablo Hernandez
  • Jack Harrison
  • Kalvin Phillips
  • Jordan Stevens
  • Mateusz Bogusz
  • Kemar Roofe
  • Patrick Bamford

Bielsa will stay back in the UK until early next week, when he will travel to Perth to be on the bench for the game with Manchester United in Perth.

Leeds players and staff are looking forward to seeing the travelling support and the Australian-based fans in the coming days.

Western Sydney Wanderers name squad for Leeds United game at Bankwest Stadium on 20 July

Western Sydney Wanderers

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Markus Babbel has named his squad for next Saturday night’s historic clash against iconic English club Leeds United at Bankwest Stadium.

24 players have been named in the side that will face the storied football club at the Red & Black’s very first match at their new home ground.

Babbel has named a squad mixed with experience and youth with Wanderers fans getting the first opportunity to see some of the club’s new off-season signings don the Red & Black for the very first time.

Daniel Lopar, Daniel Georgievski and Pirmin Schwegler have all been named as well as more recent signings Radoslaw Majewski and Dylan McGowan who touched down in Western Sydney this week.

The Wanderers will be without Jordan O’Doherty and Vedran Janjetovic due to long-term injuries.

Leeds United will be coming into the match next Saturday night off the back of a mid-week friendly against Manchester United at Optus Stadium in Perth.

 

Western Sydney Wanderers v Leeds United

Saturday 20 July, 7:00pm

Bankwest Stadium

Tickets available via Ticketek here

 

Western Sydney Wanderers FC squad: 1.Daniel LOPAR, 4.Dylan MCGOWAN, 5.Daniel GEORGIEVSKI, 6.Kosta GROZOS, 10.Radoslaw MAJEWSKI, 11.Bruce KAMAU, 12.Mitchell DUKE, 13.Tass MOURDOUKOUTAS, 14.Mathieu CORDIER, 17.Keanu BACCUS, 19.Pirmin SCHWEGLER, 21.Tarek ELRICH, 27.Kwame YEBOAH, 28.Fabian MONGE, 29.Daniel WILMERING, 33.Tate RUSSELL, 32.Patrick ZIELGER, 40.Nicholas SUMAN

Academy players selected: Mo AL-TAAY, Noah PAGDEN, Lochlan CONSTABLE, Marley PETERSON, Mo ADAM, Jarrod CARLUCCIO

beIN SPORTS to broadcast Wanderers historic match against Leeds United at Bankwest Stadium

Western Sydney Wanderers

Western Sydney Wanderers FC have today confirmed that beIN SPORTS will broadcast the historic first football game at Bankwest Stadium between the Wanderers and Leeds United on Saturday 20 July.

The historic deal will see the match broadcast globally* on beIN SPORTS, available in Australia via beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Foxtel, Foxtel NOW, Fetch and KAYO.

In addition, Wanderers and Leeds United fans around the world can live stream the Red & Black’s return to Wanderland on beIN SPORTS’ YouTube channel from 7pm (AEST) on Saturday 20 July.

Tickets are still available to the historic Wanderers v Leeds clash here

Western Sydney Wanderers CEO John Tsatsimas said the partnership with beIN SPORTS is a fantastic opportunity for global audiences to engage in the Wanderers return to Bankwest Stadium.

“The opportunity to have our very first match back at Wanderland projected to such a large global audience continues our drive to be a globally recognised football club,” said Tsatsimas.

“beIN SPORTS has given us the platform to broadcast the match to a global audience and we’re hoping everyone that tunes in will be able to enjoy the Wanderland experience from wherever they are in the world,” said Tsatsimas.

beIN Asia Pacific Managing Director Mike Kerr said beIN is excited to showcase the first football match at Bankwest Stadium to their expansive global audience.   “We are proud to collaborate with Western Sydney Wanderers for this momentous match against the iconic Leeds United,” said Kerr.

“With beIN SPORTS’ expansive footprint, fans across the globe will be able to be a part of the first football game at the new Bankwest Stadium.”

 

*Australia, New Zealand, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, USA and Canada.

** United Kingdom viewers will be able to watch the match live on LUTV

Bankwest Stadium to host Football NSW, NPL NSW Men’s Grand Final on Saturday 31 August

Football NSW Media Release

In a massive coup for Football NSW, Bankwest Stadium will host the 2019 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s Grand Final on Saturday 31st of August.

The state-of-the-art 30,000 seat stadium in Parramatta will provide the perfect setting for the final of New South Wales top tier men’s competition with First Grade, Under 20’s and under 18’s games all scheduled for the big day.

Football NSW CEO Stuart Hodge was proud to bring NPL NSW Men’s football’s showpiece games to Bankwest Stadium.

“It is exciting for everyone involved in NSW football to be able to host our top tier men’s competition at the state’s premier football venue.

“Football NSW is dedicated to showcasing our competitions and this grand final event will be a crowning moment at the end of what has been a stellar season.

“How can you not be excited with the news that our clubs will play in one of Australia’s best new stadiums?

“It will be an amazing experience for the players and spectators alike.

“With so much at stake and with the record interest our NPL NSW competitions, it’s only natural that we play a big event at such a complete facility such as Bankwest Stadium.

Bankwest Stadium CEO Daryl Kerry said the Stadium was delighted to be hosting Football NSW’s premier Men’s event.

“The National Premier Leagues New South Wales Grand Final Day has become a special day on the football calendar and it will be bigger and better than ever in the 30,000-seat Bankwest Stadium.

“This is a Stadium that has been built for the fans and the event experience was front of mind during the design process. Fans will immediately notice how close their seats are to the action and the steeper grandstand design, but there are a number of other initiatives that will make a day at the football easier and a lot of fun.

“Good luck to all teams vying for those grand final spots on what will be a huge day for Football NSW and the National Premier Leagues New South Wales competition.”

Whilst the teams are yet to be decided, preparations are well underway to ensure the showcase event on the NPL NSW Men’s calendar is not to be missed.

To celebrate the news, Sydney Olympic’s Spanish sensation Alejandro Sanchez, Marconi Stallions’ former A-League star Mitch Mallia and current Golden Boot leader and Wollongong Wolves ace marksman Thomas James were on location during the announcement as each player hopes to be there come Grand Final day on Saturday 31st of August.

 

To see more events at Bankwest Stadium, view our What’s On page here.

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