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A-Leagues Unite Round at CommBank Stadium

Wanderers To Headline Both Opening And Closing Nights Of A-Leagues ‘Unite Round’ As Part Of Two Double Headers At CommBank Stadium

The Western Sydney Wanderers men’s side will headline the start of the 2023/24 A-Leagues Unite Round with a matchup against Melbourne City at CommBank Stadium on Friday 12 January – as part of a double header that features Macarthur FC v Western United.

The Wanderers Liberty A-League Women’s squad will play host to Melbourne City at CommBank Stadium on the Sunday to conclude the festival of football with an Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s game between Perth Glory v Wellington Phoenix making it another double header.

Unite Round Schedule

Friday 12 January

A-League Men Double Header – CommBank Stadium
Macarthur FC v Western United
Melbourne City v Western Sydney Wanderers
Friday 12 January

A-League Women Double Header – Leichardt Oval
Melbourne Victory v Perth Glory
Wellington Phoenix v Central Coast Mariners
Saturday 13 January

A-League Men Double Header – Allianz Stadium
Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory
Adelaide United v Sydney FC
Saturday 13 January

A-League Women Double Header – Leichardt Oval
Canberra United v Adelaide United
Brisbane Roar v Newcastle Jets
Sunday 14 January

Double Header – Allianz Stadium
A-League Men: Brisbane Roar v Newcastle Jets
A-League Women: Western United v Sydney FC
Sunday 14 January

Double Header – CommBank Stadium
A-League Men: Perth Glory v Wellington Phoenix
A-League Women: Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne City
*Match times TBC

The ‘Unite Round’ is being introduced for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons, as the APL’s partnership with DNSW enters its second year. As part of the updated partnership, the hosting rights for the Grand Finals will revert to the traditional format with hosting rights awarded to the highest placed qualifier from the Semi Finals, starting from season 2023-24.

During ‘Unite Round’, the double header matches will be hosted at Allianz Stadium, CommBank Stadium and Leichhardt Oval, and grassroots tournaments for junior boys and girls will take place at venues across Sydney.

A live site at Moore Park will also feature a fan park and viewing party for the AFC Asian Cup match in Qatar between Australia and India’s men’s teams on Saturday 13 January at 10:30pm AEDT.

The Hon Stephen Conroy, Chair of APL, said:

“We saw record crowds in the men’s and women’s finals series last season, and we again saw the appetite for professional football in NSW during the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Having all of our teams play in one place, over one weekend, is a fantastic way to serve up the best of the A-Leagues for our fans.

“We are one of the only leagues in the world where almost every club has both men’s and women’s teams, so we are uniquely positioned to create an event like this.

“We thank Premier Minns and the NSW Government for this fundamentally important partnership and for their continuing support for the development of football in Australia.”

Danny Townsend, CEO of APL said:

“The Unite Round is a brand new experience which brings together all A-Leagues clubs, fans and grassroots players together for the very first time in Sydney in an unprecedented celebration of football. With the women’s domestic attendance record already broken twice on the first day of this season, we are looking forward to welcoming A-Leagues fans, old and new, to experience our leagues.”

“We have worked closely with our clubs and fans to ensure that there are suitable constructive mechanisms for the voices of fans to be heard. Many of the resulting conversations have included the hosting of the Grand Finals, and the strong sentiments around that, and we thank DNSW and Premier Minns for their partnership in creating a truly inclusive experience for our game.”

Premier Chris Minns said:

“Unite Round is great news for the football community, and for NSW.

“This will bring fans and players from around the country together in Sydney.

“I encourage fans to get involved in this festival of football.

Minister for Jobs and Tourism John Graham said:

“This is a chance for fans and players from right around Australia to come together, be united and be part of something special right here in Sydney.

“The Unite Round is a win-win for fans, the game and NSW as it will provide more opportunity for all players and fans to be part of an inclusive football celebration in Sydney.

“Unite Round will also deliver strong economic and community benefits for the people of NSW – it is estimated Unite Round will attract more than 42,000 people to Sydney for the event and generate more than $10.2 million in visitor expenditure for the state’s economy.

Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said:

“Sydney has more football fans and players than any other state and our culture of celebrating major sporting milestones is second-to-none.

“We can’t wait to welcome Australia’s football family to Sydney for the debut A-Leagues Unite Round next January and to see this tradition grow.

“This will be the first sporting code to celebrate a full men’s and women’s round in a single city in Australia.”

For the Isuzu UTE A-League Men, ‘Unite Round’ will be an additional round – making it a 27-game regular season. The existing Round 12 fixtures are being moved to new dates and times. For the
Liberty A-League Women, ‘Unite Round’ will use the existing Round 12 fixtures, keeping the season as a 22-game regular season.

This A-Leagues event is supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

Tickets for A-Leagues ‘Unite Round’ will go on sale from Monday 6 November.

Open Air Live at CommBank Stadium

Matildas Stars Arnold, Fowler and Kennedy Headline Historic Live Fan Event at CommBank Stadium

For the first time since their historic 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup success, Matildas standouts Mackenzie Arnold, Mary Fowler and Alanna Kennedy will reunite in Sydney for a world-first fan-focused event. The inaugural “Open Air Live” kicks off from 7pm on Thursday, 21 December at Sydney’s CommBank Stadium, giving audiences exclusive access to Australia’s most celebrated Matildas stars.

Hosted by Sports Anchor, James Bracey, fans will connect with the Matildas like never before. In a live masterclass, the trio will demonstrate their exceptional skills and candidly discuss their personal journeys, illustrious careers, and unforgettable moments on the field. The event will be truly immersive, featuring stunning visuals and stadium screens to capture the exhilarating match day atmosphere, utilising innovative 4-stage compass setup and advanced audiovisual technology.

Matildas forward and youngest ever player, Mary Fowler said: “I’m excited to be part of the Open Air Live event in Sydney this December. Mackenzie, Alanna and myself will be taking the field at CommBank stadium for a huge night of entertainment, you won’t want to miss this!”

Matildas defender, Alanna Kennedy, added: “I can’t wait to join Mackenzie and Mary on the pitch for an incredible night of entertainment. Everyone is welcome, and we look forward to putting on a great show.”

The Matildas performance in the FIFA Women’s World Cup attracted record-breaking audiences from around the country, capturing the hearts of young and old. The “Open Air Live” event will be an opportunity to get up close to this year’s Aussie heroes.

Legendary goalkeeper for the Matildas, Mackenzie Arnold said that it would be a special moment for them to share with families ahead of the festive season.

“I’m really looking forward to being part of the Open Air Live event at Sydney in December! Bring your families along and join Alanna, Mary and I in sharing our stories and enjoy a great night of entertainment. We can’t wait to see you there.”

Tickets are available now via Ticketek from $49 for general admission and $99 with the addition of an exclusive Meet & Greet photo opportunity. VIP packages are available on request.

Mackenzie Arnold, Mary Fowler and Alanna Kennedy

Event Details

  • Date and Time: Thursday, 21 December 7pm – 9pm
  • Venue: CommBank Stadium, Parramatta, Sydney
  • Tickets are available now from Ticketek

Two Doubleheaders, A New Year’s Day Game And An Autumn Sydney Derby Headline The Wanderers 23/24 Home Season At CommBank Stadium

  • The Wanderers begin their season with back-to-back home games: Sunday 22 October V Wellington Phoenix & Saturday 28 October V Western United;
  • The Red & Black will host a New Year’s Day game V Macarthur FC;
  • The Wanderers one and only home Sydney Derby will be played on Saturday 2 March;
  • This season there will be two home A-League Men’s/Women’s Doubleheaders: Sunday 22 October V Wellington Phoenix & Saturday 2 March V Sydney FC;
  • The Wanderers finish the home regular season on Saturday 20 April V Melbourne City.

The Western Sydney Wanderers will open the first two rounds of the Isuzu UTE A-League men’s 2023/2024 season at home with matchups against Wellington Phoenix on Sunday afternoon (22 October) and against Western United on Saturday night (28 October).

The turn of the new year will present the Wanderers with a great chance to collect some valuable points with 3 of their first 4 games to start 2024 to be played at Wanderland – including a New Year’s Day contest with Macarthur FC.

The Red & Black will once again just play the one home Sydney Derby in season 23/24, with the A-Leagues greatest attraction coming to CommBank Stadium on Saturday 2 March.

It will be a tricky end to the home season for the Wanderers with the final two games in the heart of the West being played against Ross Aloisi’s Brisbane Roar and against back-to-back-to-back premiers Melbourne City.

In addition to the standalone home games, the Wanderers will host two A-League doubleheaders during the season which will feature a Women’s and Men’s game. The first coming on Sunday 22 October against the Wellington Phoenix and then on Saturday 2 March versus Sydney FC.

The full A-Leagues 2023/24 Draw can be found here.

After a strong campaign last season – which saw the Wanderers make the finals for the first time since 2017 – the Red & Black return looking to build on a heartbreaking Elimination Final exit and advance two steps further to the A-League Men’s Grand Final. The Wanderers have brought back Captain Fantastic, Marcelo as well as keeping their Player of the Season, Brandon Borrello who scored a team-high 13 goals last year.

The Wanderers have also brought in a couple of fresh faces with Dylan Pierias, Marcus Antonsson and Lachlan Brook being the standouts.

Western Sydney Wanderers Membership is the best way to show your support to both the Men’s and Women’s teams, while securing your seats at CommBank Stadium for all home matches. Membership enquiries here.

CommBank Stadium To Open As Community Screening Site For Matildas v England Semi-Final

  • Fans will be able to watch the Australia v England FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Semi-Final on the big screens at CommBank Stadium on Wednesday night 16 August;
  • Gates open at 6:30pm. Kick-off is at 8pm;
  • Entry is via Gate B off the Stadium concourse near the intersection of O’Connell Street and Victoria Road;
  • Food & Beverage Outlets will be open inside CommBank Stadium;
  • Fans will watch the game from the seating bowl. There will be no access to the playing field;
  • This is a non-ticketed event.

Following the Matildas’ heart stopping win over France in the Quarter Final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, the NSW Government will open CommBank Stadium at Parramatta as a screening site to ensure more football fans can cheer on the team in the Semi-Final.

The Matildas will face England in their knockout clash on Wednesday 16 August at Stadium Australia, kicking off at 8:00pm.

The match is already a sell-out and to ensure tens of thousands more fans can watch the match in a community atmosphere, the game will be shown on the big screens at CommBank Stadium, as well as Allianz Stadium at Moore Park.

Any member of the public can attend.

The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ has sold 1.75 million tickets across the tournament’s 64 games.

Wednesday’s match will also be screened at the FIFA Fan Festival™ at Tumbalong Park, in Darling Harbour, which has welcomed more than 202,000 attendees throughout the tournament.

This Wednesday’s match will be the first time the Australian football team has progressed to the Semi-Final stage of a FIFA Women’s World Cup™, with NSW proudly backing the Matildas as they continue on their record-breaking run.

The Sydney Opera House sails will be illuminated green and gold on Wednesday night from 5:50pm, along with other Sydney landmarks, and the NSW Government’s social channels will remain green and gold.

The FIFA Fan Festival™ site continues to screen every game for free on large screens, along with live performances and street food. The FIFA Fan Festival™ site will be open from 5:00pm on Wednesday 16 August.

For information on the FIFA Fan Festival™, visit https://www.sydney.com/events/fifa-womens-world-cup-2023/fifa-fan-festival

The live broadcast screens in Cathy Freeman Park, outside Stadium Australia, will once again be activated for the Matildas’ game, following the application process.

Public screening events will again be held across Sydney and NSW for this significant FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ game. For more information please visit: https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/fifawwc

Matildas Live Site

Fans are encouraged to use public transport to travel to the game, the FIFA Fan Festival™ and screening sites. Visit transportnsw.info to plan your trip.

NSW Premier Chris Minns said: “The Matildas’ run at this FIFA World Cup has captured the nation; their Quarter Final win was the highest rating TV event since Cathy Freeman’s 400m gold medal run at the Sydney Olympic Games.

“We’re opening up more big screens at CommBank Stadium and Allianz Stadium – we want to give NSW every chance to break that viewing record.

“This is a once in a generation moment in Australian sport, and I want as many people as possible to be able to share in the excitement of the match in front of big screens with a community atmosphere.”

CommBank Stadium Isuzu UTE A-League Grand Final 2023

Everything you need to know about the A-League Men’s Grand Final at CommBank Stadium

It’s 1 v 2 in this year’s Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s Grand Final as back-to-back-to-back premiers Melbourne City face perennial underdogs Central Coast Mariners in what is sure to be a scintillating final at CommBank Stadium.

Who will you be cheering for on Grand Final night, when a huge celebration of football is planned?

Will you sing for the Yellow and Navy Blue of Central Coast Mariners, or the Sky Blue, Red and White of Melbourne City?

Be here at CommBank Stadium to Witness Greatness on the Biggest Stage.

Tickets on sale now through Ticketek only: click here for Tickets 

Event Day Schedule

6:15pm: Gates Open
7:45pm: A-League Men’s Grand Final: Melbourne City v Central Coast Mariners

Ticketing

  • Melbourne City and Central Coast Mariners Club Members
    – Members receive a 20% discount.
  • General Public
    – on sale from 11am, Wednesday 24 May 2023

Getting to the Stadium

Important Traffic & Transport Information:

Fans are strongly encouraged to ARRIVE EARLY to avoid queues. Parramatta CBD is a short walk from CommBank Stadium and will be a hive of action on Saturday pre-and-post-game. A big crowd is on the way so make sure you are inside the Stadium early to soak up the pre-match atmosphere!

If you intend to drive, there is plenty of parking close to CommBank Stadium in the Parramatta CBD, but leave additional time to park and walk to the Stadium

Valid pre-purchased tickets to the 2022/2023 A-League Men Grand Final at CommBank Stadium include travel on the following transport services, just show your event ticket to Transport staff when boarding services:

  • Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink Intercity services (non-booked services bounded by Bomaderry, Goulburn, Bathurst, Scone and Dungog stations)
  • Sydney Metro North West services
  • Sydney and Newcastle Light Rail services

Train: 

CommBank Stadium is a 12 to 15-minute easy walk from Parramatta Station – and you can always drop in to a café, eatery or bar on the way! See Route.

Alternatively, you catch a train to Westmead Station then head to CommBank Stadium through Parramatta Park. See Route.

Patrons are advised to take advantage of the regular trains running to and from Parramatta Station to avoid expected heavy congestion and traffic on roads in and around Parramatta.

Trains to Parramatta run every 10 to 15 minutes and bus services will run regularly throughout the night.

Bus:

Plenty of regular route bus services run to and from Parramatta Interchange which is within a 12 to 15-minute walk of CommBank Stadium.

From the interchange head down Argyle St, Church St and take either the Riverside Walk or walk through Prince Alfred Square to get to the Stadium on O’Connell St. See Route.

Alternatively, some bus routes also make stops along O’Connell St outside the Stadium.

Taxi:

The two closest taxi drop-off and pick-up points are located at Marist Place near Victoria Road and Villers Street near Victoria Road.

It is a short walk to CommBank Stadium from each of these drop-off points.

Please check transportnsw.info for any road closures and exclusion zones in place for individual events when arriving by taxi.

Parking:

For fans who intend to drive, there are a number of public parking stations close to the venue for patrons seeking to park in the area including:

  • Wentworth Street Car Park – 1,150 spaces
  • Justice Precinct Car Park – 497 spaces (Hunter Street)
  • Eat Street Car Park – 560 spaces (George Street)

Please note that traffic volume and demand for event parking in the local area is usually high. It’s recommended therefore that you plan your trip and your vehicle parking.

More information on various council and commercial car parks and car parks for vehicles with mobility parking permits is available here.

Travel Packages:

  • Travelling fans from Melbourne can access exclusive travel deals, including an exclusive discount code from Qantas for City fans travelling to Sydney for the Grand Final from Victoria.
  • A-Leagues’ official accommodation partner IHG is also offering fans access to a 15% discount.
  • There will also be special offers in partnership with participating Grand Final teams to support travelling fans, including exclusive offers from Sportsnet Holidays.

Food and Beverage

Make Grand Final Day special and arrive early to enjoy some quality footy fare and beverages while soaking up the big-game atmosphere.

Outside CommBank Stadium, there will be a range of specialty food trucks in the precinct near Gate B which will be selling a number of delicious treats from up to an hour before Gates Open and will be available up to an hour after the event concludes.

CommBank Stadium itself features a range of high-quality food including traditional footy fare like gourmet burgers and hot dogs. Special Grand Final game-day treats include Butter Chicken Loaded Fries (available at Aisle 107 and 115) and the Tandoori Chicken Burger (available at Aisle 126).

CommBank Stadium is conveniently located close to the Parramatta CBD, which offers a multitude of cafes, bars and eateries

Merchandise

Team specific merchandise will be available for sale at two different outlets (Internal Gate A & B) inside the stadium.

Weather

Winter is upon us and the temperatures are getting cooler at night. While every seat is undercover at CommBank Stadium, we recommend dressing for the conditions. For the latest forecast, please click here.

Entry requirements

Corporate Entry: Via Gate F.

Central Coast Mariners Active Support: Via Gate D

Melbourne City Support: Via Gate A

All Other Ticket Holders: Via the Gate on your ticket.

Conditions of Entry: click here

Everything you need

  • General Admission tickets for the A-League Men’s Grand Final at CommBank Stadium on Saturday 3 June are on sale here.
  • You can experience the Grand Final in style with Premium Catered Hospitality options – click here.
  • Visiting Sydney? Why not make a weekend of it. Check out where to stay and play here:.

Enjoy the game!

Information on this page is correct at time of publishing but may be subject to change.

CommBank Stadium

Celebrating 4 Years at CommBank Stadium – the Home of Sport & Entertainment in Western Sydney

Happy Birthday, CommBank Stadium. It’s four years today since CommBank Stadium opened its doors to the community.

In that four years, the Stadium has quickly become part of the sporting and social fabric of booming Western Sydney.

In coming weeks, CommBank Stadium will welcome its 2 millionth fan through the gates, with 1,943,297 fans having so far turned out for 180 ticketed sport and entertainment events at the Stadium.

Another 100,000-plus people have attended the Stadium for business, community, charity and cultural events, with the Stadium hosting scores of off-field events each week in the venue’s function rooms.

PARRAdise
Wanderland

Nicknamed PARRAdise for Parramatta Eels home games and Wanderland whenever the Western Sydney Wanderers play at home, CommBank Stadium regularly hosts NRL and NRLW, A-Leagues Men & Women’s games, Rugby Test matches and Rugby Sevens internationals, Socceroos and Matildas football internationals. It has hosted the Sydney SuperFight boxing event featuring Tim Tszyu, plus a number of community sporting events.

Built “For The Fans”, the 30,000-seat CommBank Stadium at North Parramatta (generically named Western Sydney Stadium) features the steepest grandstands in the country and offers a unique game-day experience, with fans closer to the action than ever before.

More than 30,000 fans turned out on Sunday 14 April, 2019 for a Community Open Day, which doubled as a test event for the Stadium.

Mitchell Moses is the top points scorer at the Stadium

Parramatta Eels Members and supporters will never forget their team’s first game on the hallowed turf on Easter Monday, eight days later. Cheered on by a capacity crowd of 29,047, the Eels thrashed Western Sydney rivals Wests Tigers 51-6, with halfback Mitchell Moses – who grew up close to the Stadium – creating history by scoring the first try and kicking the first goal and field goal at the new Stadium, built on a historic sporting precinct at Parramatta.

The highest attendance to date at CommBank Stadium was the 29,372 posted for the Eels’ stunning Finals win over the Brisbane Broncos on 15 September 2019, with the Eels triumphant 58-0.

The Western Sydney Wanderers’ first game was against famous touring English club Leeds United on 20 July, 2019, with the game going down to the wire before Leeds snuck home in injury time.

Mitch Duke celebrates scoring the winner in the first derby at CommBank Stadium

The Wanderers set a football crowd benchmark on 26 October 2019 when 28,519 turned out for the Sydney Derby against arch-rivals Sydney FC, the Wanderers winning 1-0 thanks to a Mitch Duke special.

The Stadium has welcomed Australian rock legends Cold Chisel and Hoodoo Gurus and global superstar Sir Elton John, hosted stunning black-tie functions including charity partner Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney’s 40th anniversary event, and even hosted a successful Drive-In movie theatre and a hugely popular Pixar Putt mini golf course in the precinct.

CommBank Stadium played a central role for Sydney during the global pandemic, hosting numerous NRL and A-League events in a controlled environment, and it was the first stadium in NSW to host events after the 100-days lockdown in 2021.

Western Sydney Long Lunch in December 2022

Last December, the Stadium hosted Western Sydney’s Long Lunch to kick-start Sydney’s summer of events. It featured a menu designed by Australian food icon Matt Moran, CommBank Stadium’s Culinary Ambassador, as well as superstar vocal group Human Nature.

A huge 2023 is unfolding at CommBank Stadium as the Wanderers strive for A-League glory and the Eels push for NRL Finals.

The Liberty A-League Women’s Grand Final will be played at CommBank Stadium on Sunday 30 April, and the Isuzu UTE Men’s Grand Final soon after.

On Saturday 15 July, the Wallabies will host Argentina in the only rugby international in Sydney this year.

Wallabies will play Argentina later this year
Mr Monopoly holding the CommBank Stadium card art

CommBank Stadium has won 20 different awards across architecture and design, construction and engineering, tourism and leisure, sustainability, operations and function since it opened with a Community Open Day on 14 April 2019.

In 2020, it was the first stadium in the world to be awarded LEED v4 Gold Certification from the US Green Building Council for sustainability.

A City of Parramatta council report in 2019 showed that major events at CommBank Stadium can inject as much as $1 million into the local business community as fans pour into the city pre and post-game.

So it was fitting, perhaps, that CommBank Stadium was this year allocated a place name on the new Parramatta edition of the world’s most famous board game, Monopoly.

Happy Birthday, CommBank Stadium!

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

Minister’s Release: Bankwest secures naming rights to Western Sydney Stadium

Minister’s Release: Bankwest secures naming rights to Western Sydney Stadium

See the Bankwest Media Release here

Office of NSW Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres

Western Sydney Stadium will now be known as ‘Bankwest Stadium’ after a seven-year partnership between the NSW Government and Bankwest for naming-rights of Western Sydney’s newest purpose-built stadium was announced today.

NSW Minister for Sport and Minister for Western Sydney Stuart Ayres made the announcement at the Stadium today alongside Bankwest Managing Director Rowan Munchenberg.

“Bankwest has embraced the opportunity to be part of booming Western Sydney and the company’s commitment to the naming rights of the venue is a huge vote of confidence in both the future of the Stadium and the region,” Mr Ayres said.

“This deal is important for the Stadium to be financially self-sustaining, making sure there is no burden to taxpayers to cover ongoing running costs.

“Bankwest Stadium is a game changer for sports fans across Western Sydney.”

Managing Director Rowan Munchenberg said Bankwest was thrilled to support this critical piece of community infrastructure in the vibrant, diverse and growing corridor of Western Sydney.

“The Bankwest Stadium partnership sends a clear message to the people of Western Sydney that we’ll continue to invest in products and services that meet their needs,” Mr Muchenberg said.

“Our vision is to deliver amazing customer experiences that matter, which is strongly aligned to the vision of this stadium ‘to empower world-class fan experiences’.

Bankwest Stadium is on track and on budget, with a rapidly increasing calendar of events and activities in place for 2019 including;

  • 14 regular-season NRL games commencing with Parramatta Eels v Wests Tigers on Easter Monday;
  • Three home Super Rugby games for the NSW Waratahs;
  • Western Sydney Wanderers playing English club Leeds in July;
  • Downer Rugby League World Cup 9s in October.

Bankwest Stadium will also host a range of community events, as well as meetings, functions and other special events.

The Stadium is owned by Venues NSW on behalf of the NSW Government and operated by VenuesLive.

BANKWEST STADIUM FAST FACTS:

  • The Stadium will cater for bigger crowds, provide an improved game-day experience and bring major benefits to the Western Sydney economy;
  • Generate approximately 1,200 jobs during construction and between 600 and 900 jobs once operational for sporting event days and major events;
  • Offer improved facilities for spectators including high-quality food and beverage facilities, improved screens, and better function facilities;
  • Total budget of $360 million with Lendlease appointed as design and construction partner;
  • Early work commenced in June 2017 with major work commencing in September 2017;
  • 30,000 seats, all fully roof covered and closer to the action than ever before in Australia;
  • 3,000 premium seats and 54 suites;
  • Full Wi-Fi coverage throughout the stadium;
  • A 360-degree open concourse with views of the field of play so that fans won’t miss any of the action when buying food and drinks;
  • Two flexible function spaces with views of the field and the parklands beyond the stadium;
  • Facilities catering to the emerging female sports industry including four team change rooms, which means women’s games can be played before men’s games.

Eels v Tigers Easter Monday Blockbuster to be First Sporting Event at Western Sydney Stadium

Eels v Tigers Easter Monday Blockbuster to be First Sporting Event at Western Sydney Stadium

  • 30,000-seat Western Sydney Stadium to open in April 2019;
  • Fans closer to the action than ever before with the best sightlines of any rectangular stadium in the country;
  • A food & entertainment village outside the Stadium for fans to enjoy;
  • A free family and kids’ play area outside the Stadium;
  • New technology within the Stadium that will deliver an amazing audio and visual experience to enhance the game-day atmosphere and accentuate home-ground advantage.

Julian Keith & Nathan Davis

It’s Parramatta Eels v Wests Tigers on Easter Monday 22 April in a spectacular first NRL game at the magnificent Western Sydney Stadium.

The new 30,000-seat Stadium, featuring the steepest grandstands in Australia and offering a lively entertainment precinct, will host home games for three Sydney clubs in its debut season.

The Parramatta Eels, who have played out of the precinct since 1947, will host 9 home games at Western Sydney Stadium in 2019. With the Round 6 Easter Monday event poised to be a first-up sell-out for the new venue.

parramatta stadium outside venue with eels fans

In quick succession, the Eels then host the St George Illawarra Dragons on Sunday 5 May (4.05pm kick-off) in Round 8, the Penrith Panthers on Thursday 23 May (7.50pm) in Round 11 and the Rabbitohs on Friday 31 May (7.55pm) in Round 12.

Wests Tigers will play four home games at the new Stadium on top of the Easter Monday game, in which they are the away team.

View the full 2019 Telstra Premiership Draw here.

The Tigers play the Raiders on Friday 7 June (7.55pm) in Round 13, the Rabbitohs on Thursday 27 June in Round 15, the Roosters on Friday 5 July (7.35pm) in Round 16, before they host the Eels in a School Holidays special on Sunday 14 July (4pm).

The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs will play one home game at Western Sydney Stadium in season 2019 – against the Penrith Panthers on Saturday 3 August in Round 20.

The Bulldogs are keen to give their Members and supporters a taste of the new Western Sydney Stadium, which is likely to host more Bulldogs games while their traditional home ground ANZ Stadium is under redevelopment from 2020.

Western Sydney Stadium Welcomes the Parramatta Eels back home for 2019 and beyond

Western Sydney Stadium Welcomes the Parramatta Eels Home for 2019

MINISTERIAL MEDIA RELEASE

The Parramatta Eels will not only call Western Sydney Stadium home in 2019, but they will be the first side to run onto the state-of-the-art stadium when they take to the field over the Easter long weekend.

Minister for Sport and Minister for Western Sydney Stuart Ayres today joined Parramatta Eels CEO Bernie Gurr to announce the Eels have finalised commercial agreements with VenuesLive to play at their brand new home next season.

“Eels fans should be counting down the days to the opening of Western Sydney Stadium which will revolutionise the visitor experience by bringing fans closer to the action than any other sporting precinct in Australia,” Mr Ayres said.

“The Eels are one of the great sporting clubs with one of the biggest supporter bases in the NRL and they will be the first to experience game day at the brand new 30,000-seat stadium which will be the best in the country when it opens.

“VenuesLive, on behalf of Venues NSW, has now negotiated agreements with sporting teams including the Eels, the Wests Tigers and the NSW Waratahs, as well as securing a blockbuster line up of exciting events for the new Western Sydney Stadium.”

Parramatta Eels CEO Bernie Gurr said “We are extremely pleased to have reached this stage and announce Western Sydney Stadium as our new home.

“We believe that Western Sydney Stadium will provide our Members and commercial partners with an outstanding game day experience and will also contribute to the Club’s financial stability.

“We would like to thank VenuesLive for constructive dialogue and helping us to give our Members and fans an outcome ahead of the 2019 NRL draw being announced.”

Read the Parramatta Eels media release here 

Super Rugby Heads West as Waratahs Confirm Three Games at Western Sydney Stadium

Super Rugby Heads West as Waratahs Confirm Three Games at Western Sydney Stadium

Rugby fans and supporters in Western Sydney received a boost today with the announcement that the NSW Waratahs will play three Super Rugby matches in the region in 2019.

The new Western Sydney Stadium will be the venue for three of the team’s competition matches – against the Sharks (South Africa), Jaguares (Argentina) and a local Aussie derby against the Brumbies.

Rugby followers in the area can snap up a special 3-match membership deal from $55 for the games in Parramatta. Additionally, all junior players who register with their club next year will receive a free 2019 NSW Waratahs season membership.

NSW Rugby CEO Andrew Hore said the new facility in Western Sydney provided a great opportunity to showcase the sport at its best to the local area and the international markets where rugby is played.

“Western Sydney is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW with a diverse population that has a strong passion for rugby. We want to capitalise on this and by taking the NSW Waratahs to that region it will hopefully further encourage more youngsters to take up the sport.

“This also aligns with our broader Western Sydney strategy that has looked specifically at the needs of the area to grow the game and encourage participation and fan engagement.

“The fact that we will be one of the first sports to play at the newly developed, state-of-the-art Western Sydney Stadium is a real opportunity for our fans and rugby participants in Western Sydney.

“We want to continue to grow and develop the sport in that area and the fact that the NSW Waratahs will play three matches there next year will certainly help us towards that goal,” Hore said.

Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres said Western Sydney Stadium is set to give fans an experience unlike anything they have seen before.

“No longer taken for granted, no longer second best, Western Sydney is now leading the way when it comes to sporting infrastructure and we welcome the NSW Waratahs to this fantastic new facility,” Mr Ayres said.

“By showcasing our talented NSW Waratahs in Western Sydney, we will show our younger players the pathway to the top, right in their backyard.”

NSW Waratahs prop Shambeckler Vui, who was born in Bankstown, also welcomed the team’s commitment to play in Western Sydney.

“The Western Sydney area is special to me and to have the opportunity to play at a brand new stadium not far from where I was born is awesome.

“If our presence here can help more kids see what a great game rugby is and the chances you get through the sport, then I’ll be a happy man,” Vui said.

For a third season in a row, ticket prices for all home games will remain the same.

“It is important for us that the games are affordable for our supporters and hence the decision to not increase the ticket prices,” Hore said.

Additionally, all junior players who register with their club in 2019 will once again receive a NSW Waratahs season membership, which will give them free access to all home games next year. If every registered junior player in NSW takes up the offer, this equates to an investment of $1-million.

The three matches in 2019 are: 

Waratahs v Sharks

Waratahs v Jaguars 

Waratahs v Brumbies

Countdown on as Western Sydney’s future home of Sport Takes Shape in the heart of Parramatta

Countdown on as Western Sydney’s future home of Sport Takes Shape

Ministerial media release

Western Sydney’s future home of sport and entertainment is coming to life with major construction more than 70 per cent complete and installation of 30,000 seats and scoreboards set to start next.

Minister for Western Sydney and Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres joined Member for Parramatta Geoff Lee to tour the rapidly developing stadium already injecting millions into the Western Sydney economy.

“Western Sydney Stadium is on track to open within months – a new home to showcase our finest home grown and international sporting and international entertainment acts right here in Parramatta,” Mr Ayres said.

“This venue will revolutionise the visitor experience and ensure fans are closer to the action than any stadium in the country, all within an inviting all-year round precinct featuring green space, BBQ decks and kids playgrounds.

“The NSW Government is delivering major infrastructure which sets communities up for decades. Western Sydney Stadium is part of a multi billion dollar infrastructure spend on schools, hospitals, public transport, roads and cultural facilities.”

“We have poured 26,000 cubic metres of concrete, and lifted 3,300 tonnes of steel, completing the stadium’s entire concrete structure, and reaching the highest point of the stadium.”

Member for Parramatta Geoff Lee said the progress of Western Sydney Stadium is boosting confidence in the business community and wider community alike – already injecting millions of dollars into the Western Sydney economy.

“This stadium project has already created 1,200 jobs alone in the construction phase, with hundreds of additional jobs created through more than $60 million in local business contracts ranging from turf for the playing field, to concrete and steel,” Mr Lee said.

“We’re employing local people and local businesses to build the world class stadium Western Sydney deserves.”

Find our more about Naming Rights and Procurement for Western Sydney Stadium here.

Originally posted on Venues NSW. 

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