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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.

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.

Everton-Aussie Superfans Ready To Bring The Noise To Sydney Super Cup Games This November

Everton superfans Carolyn Polley-Peters and Kosman Thaengthong at CommBank Stadium in the countdown to the Sydney Super Cup games. Pictures: Ayush Kumar

They have followed English Premier League club Everton their entire lives and now superfans Carolyn Polley-Peters and Kosman Thaengthong have called on Blues supporters across Australia to bring the famous Evertonian energy to upcoming Sydney Super Cup games.

Carolyn, from Sydney, and Kosman, from Thailand, are members of the Australian-based Everton Supporters Club and say scores of passionate Blues fans will turn out to see their team play historic games in Sydney.

“It’s really exciting because the last time they were here was 12 years ago, so we’re all pumped to see Everton in Sydney for these games,” said Kosman.

Carolyn reiterated Kosman’s sentiments, saying: “Oh man, it’s amazing, I’ve never seen them play live and I can’t wait to see them beat Celtic and then the Wanderers.”

Everton FC will take on Scottish Premier League champions Celtic at Accor Stadium on Sunday 20 August before lining up against the Western Sydney Wanderers at CommBank Stadium on Wednesday 23 November.

These games are part of a blockbuster three-match Sydney Super Cup series, which will open with Celtic FC taking on Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium on Thursday 17 November.

The Everton-Aussie superfans are aware that the Wanderers have one of the most passionate supporter groups in the A-Leagues so the atmosphere should be amazing when the series comes to a conclusion at CommBank Stadium on 23 November.

Kosman has travelled around Asia to see Everton play in Singapore & Thailand before travelling to Liverpool to watch them play at the famous Goodison Park.

“I like their team spirit,” Kosman said of why he started supporting the Toffees.

For Carolyn, she may have never seen an Everton game live, but she is a football fanatic, having travelled around the world and attended the last four FIFA Women’s World Cups.

Her love for Everton started early: “A girl in Grade 4 who came from England told me you have to go for Everton, so I said, `OK I’ll go for Everton’ and the rest is history, I’m 56 now,” said Carolyn.

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 tickets can be accessed at www.sydneysupercup.com.au

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

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.

 

Rugby Australia Media Release: 2020 HSBC Sydney 7s locked in at Bankwest Stadium this February

The HSBC Sydney 7s will head to the jewel in the crown of Sydney Stadia, Bankwest Stadium for the 2020 tournament to be played from February 1-2.

Having had three successful years at Allianz Stadium in Sydney and a fourth at Spotless Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park, the fifth edition of the hugely popular tournament will light up Sydney’s west over two action-packed days.

The unique colour and atmosphere of the HSBC World Series Sevens will bring together fans from across the globe to create the ultimate sports and entertainment experience at the new world class Parramatta venue.

Bankwest Stadium precinct will be transformed into a Rugby festival with live bands, rides, interactive entertainment, the kids’ zone, and plenty of places to eat and drink, coupled with the best Rugby Sevens athletes from across the world doing battle less than six months out from the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Fan-favourites that have become synonymous with the HSBC Sydney 7s will return with Dance Cam, Kiss Cam, The Gun show, and Karaoke all to feature again in the 2020 edition. There will also be some new additions and surprises to be announced over the coming months.

Rugby Australia Chief Executive, Raelene Castle said: “We are looking forward to taking the HSBC Sydney 7s to Bankwest Stadium, continuing our drive to showcase the event in Sydney’s west.

“The fan experience at Bankwest Stadium is nothing short of world class and it will lift the event to another level in 2020.

“It is a huge year for Rugby Sevens next year with the Tokyo Olympic Games and those who come along to Bankwest Stadium in February will find out why it is one of the fastest growing sports on the planet.

“The HSBC Sydney 7s is a wonderful celebration of different nationalities and cultures, with supporters flocking from the Pacific Islands, Europe, Africa and America. Sydney has earned the reputation as one of the most popular stops on the World Series circuit for players and fans alike.”

NSW Minister for Tourism and Western Sydney, Stuart Ayres said: “Bankwest Stadium will be the perfect fit for the HSBC Sydney 7s tournament.

“The Sydney 7s is an exciting event in our State’s calendar – it’s as much about the enthusiastic fans in the stands as it is about the players on the field,” Mr Ayres said.

“About half of Sydney’s population lives in Western Sydney and it’s among the fastest growing regions in NSW, so it makes perfect sense to hold this fantastic multicultural sporting event at the new state-of-the-art Bankwest Stadium, where there isn’t a bad seat in the house!

“Not only will it help grow the game of rugby union, but it will also encourage more people to spend a weekend in Western Sydney and make the most of what this beautiful region has to offer.”

Fans are encouraged to take advantage of the early bird ticket offer and register at sydney7s.com.au for the early bird prices.

The HSBC Sydney 7s is supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW.

See more event details for the HSBC Sydney 7’s below:

Day 1

Day 2

Help us Test Your Bankwest Stadium at Wednesday Night Lights

Help us test your Stadium

Tonight’s Wednesday Night Lights spectacular will double as a test event for Bankwest Stadium in the lead-up to the historic first sporting event at the venue, Parramatta Eels v Wests Tigers on Easter Monday.

The Stadium Team invites you to provide feedback on your experience, which will help the Stadium reach optimal function as soon as possible.

Not everything is perfect when you open a brand new Stadium and you are asked to help us test your Stadium.

As the Stadium comes to life, if you see something that’s not quite right, let us know by talking to our customer service staff, or fill out the customer feedback form here: https://bankweststadium.com.au/contact/

Bankwest Stadium kicks goals for Western Sydney economy

Sydney Business Chamber: Bankwest Stadium kicks goals for Western Sydney economy

The new Bankwest Stadium will turbocharge the Parramatta CBD and inject millions of dollars into the Western Sydney economy, according to analysis by the Western Sydney Business Chamber.

The analysis found that visiting sports fans and major event goers to the new stadium would spend more than $176 million in the next two years.

David Borger, Executive Director of the Western Sydney Business Chamber said, “The opening of the new Bankwest Stadium will see a surge of new visitations to Parramatta that we have never seen before.

This is now one the best stadiums in the country with a spectator experience unparalleled.

“The flow-on benefits from the stadium will be immense. Parramatta’s night-time economy will be supercharged.

“Parramatta will expect to see a wave of tourists – coming to watch sports games and concerts at Bankwest Stadium.

“Patrons making their way to and from the stadium will be stopping at one of the many cafes and restaurants nearby – boosting the vibrancy of Parramatta Eat Street. We will also see out-of-towners booking accommodation at local hotels,” Mr Borger said.

Bankwest Stadium CEO Daryl Kerry said Bankwest Stadium was designed for the fans with the event experience front of mind.

“Bankwest Stadium will provide a fantastic new stage for rugby league, football and rugby union with fans closer to the action than ever before. It will also host a range of community events and activities, business meetings, shows and concerts.

“More than 30 sport and entertainment events are already confirmed, with more to be announced. We will host hundreds of additional meetings and special events, and anticipate more than 600,000 people will walk through the gates of Bankwest Stadium in its first nine months of operation,” Mr Kerry said.

Bankwest 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 will send a clear message to the people of Western Sydney and, more broadly NSW, that we’ll continue to invest in products and services that meet their needs,” Mr Munchenberg said.

NRL Chief Executive Todd Greenberg said Bankwest Stadium would be a game-changerfor Sydney.

“Clearly, there are huge benefits for rugby league as a whole.

Parramatta, Wests Tigers and the Bulldogs will all use the new stadium this year and the Downer Rugby league World Cup 9s Sydney 2019 will be another event to showcase our sport in the new venue.

“Given the number of matches and events on show, the economic benefits will be significant not only for Western Sydney but for Sydney and NSW in general.

“This will show us not only what we have been missing when it comes to state-of-the-art stadia, but how the state can benefit economically from them,” Mr Greenberg said.

Parramatta Eels Club CEO Bernie Gurr said, “We are thrilled to be the anchor tenant and to showcase the benefits Bankwest Stadium will have on Parramatta’s economy when we play our first game at the stadium on April 22.

“With the refurbished Parramatta Leagues Club located adjacent to the Stadium, we look forward to putting on a spectacular game day experience for our Members and fans,” Mr Gurr said.

Western Sydney Wanderers CEO John Tsatsimas said, “The Wanderers arrival in Parramatta coincided with an economic boom that will positively impact Western Sydney for many years to come.

The infrastructure and development exemplified by Bankwest Stadium will continue to drive this thriving economy and platform for social engagement,” Mr Tsatsimas said.

Rugby Australia Chief Executive Raelene Castle said Bankwest Stadium would finally give Sydney a genuine world-class rectangular venue.

“We are looking forward to seeing the Qantas Wallabies take on Samoa in the first Rugby Test match at the venue on September 7.

“Rugby fans will have the opportunity to experience a stadium that is purpose-built for our game and is designed to create an atmosphere that will ensure the Wallabies get a fitting send-off before they embark on their Rugby World Cup campaign in Japan,” Ms Castle said.

Venues NSW CEO Paul Doorn said, “Bankwest Stadium is truly `The People’s Stadium’ – a stadium for everyone. Whether for sport, entertainment, business, community or cultural events, Bankwest Stadium is a unique facility that every person in NSW can access and enjoy.

“This stadium will quickly become part of the fabric of booming Western Sydney and a centre of celebration in our community,” Mr Doorn said.

Allocation Exhausted for Wednesday Night Lights

Allocation Exhausted for Wednesday Night Lights

Julian Keith

The rush to experience events at Bankwest Stadium continues with all casual tickets for Wednesday Night Lights now exhausted.

A crowd in excess of 10,000 people is on the way for the Wednesday night event that will feature a Stadium light show in conjunction with an Eels training session and meet-the-players opportunity.

Parramatta Eels Members are entitled to access the venue by scanning in on their 2019 Member Cards.

Bankwest Stadium opened to the public on Sunday when more than 30,000 people walked through the turnstiles for the Community Open Day.

Wednesday Night Lights is a test event for the venue in the lead-up to the historic sold-out first sporting event featuring the Eels against Wests Tigers on Easter Monday and it will be the first time fans get to experience the Stadium’s fully integrated lighting technology.

The Stadium will be bathed in blue and gold as the Eels undertake an important training session before the Easter Monday clash.

Key Timings

  • 5:30pm: Gates Open
  • 6:00pm: Stadium Light Show
  • 6:30pm: Eels Training Session Commences
  • 7:30pm: Eels Training Session Concludes
  • 7:45pm: Player Autograph Session

Fans to Feast on Affordable Food and Beverage Range at Bankwest Stadium

Fans to Feast on Affordable Range of Food and Beverages at Bankwest Stadium

  • Fans will pay less than $5 for seven key footy fare staples at Bankwest Stadium;
  • The footy staples will be complemented by an exciting range of meals inspired by the diverse Western Sydney community;
  • Bankwest Stadium opened to the public for the first time on Sunday 14 April, with more than 30,000 fans attending the Community Open Day.

Julian Keith

The new Bankwest Stadium will feature a range of value-based affordable food and beverage offerings that will help make a day at the footy more affordable for fans and their families.

Bankwest Stadium opened its doors for the first time on Sunday 14 April, with more than 30,000 fans attending a Community Open Day.

The Wednesday Night Lights event from 6.30pm Wednesday 17 April will double as a test event for the Stadium while featuring a light show, Parramatta Eels training session and a meet-the-players opportunity. Every fan will be entitled to a complimentary drink on entering Bankwest Stadium.

The historic first sporting event will be Parramatta Eels v Wests Tigers on Easter Monday 22 April – an event that is already a sell-out.

Bankwest Stadium CEO Daryl Kerry said today the stadium team had worked closely with Venues NSW, the government agency that oversees the venue, and the sporting clubs that use it to ensure fans get value for money when they enjoy food and beverages at the Stadium.

“Bankwest Stadium was built for the fans and ultimately what we are trying to do is make a day or night at the footy more affordable,” Mr Kerry said.

“This Stadium will offer an unparalleled event experience with fans closer to the action than ever before, and we are doing everything we can to encourage people to leave their lounge rooms and get out to the footy.

“We are confident fans will feel they are getting good value for their money when they buy food and beverages at Bankwest Stadium.”

Fans will pay less than $5 for seven of the key footy fare staples at Bankwest Stadium:

  • Vili’s beef pie (160g): $4.90
  • Classic hot dog: $4.90
  • Regular hot chips (12oz): $4.90
  • Vili’s sausage roll (110g): $4.50
  • Regular coffee (8oz): $3.90
  • Coca-Cola original (600ml): $4.90
  • Mount Franklin water (600ml): $4.30

Mr Kerry said food and beverage prices were generally up to 20 per cent lower than normal in the public areas. He said families and fans would also be able to bring their own food and non-alcoholic, non-glass bottled drinks from home.

Bankwest Stadium General Manager of Catering, Andreas Breitfuss, said Bankwest Stadium’s 14 permanent affordable food and beverage outlets and 13 mobile kiosks in the public areas would carry all the game-day food staples that fans enjoy at the footy. Outlets will also feature a range of food and beverage items that reflect the diversity of Western Sydney and considers the changing tastes of consumers across NSW.

“There will be an exciting range of food options that highlights the flavours of local operators in the community, promotes local providores, and showcases NSW growers, producers and winemakers,” Mr Breitfuss said.

“We like to call these our High Street foods – meals inspired by the diversity of the local food community in Parramatta and Western Sydney.”

Aside from the affordable food, the more substantial meals that will be sold at the retail outlets at Bankwest Stadium are:

  • Hokkien Noodle Stiryfry with Chicken, Asian Vegetables and Toasted Sesame;
  • Angus Beef Burger with Cheese;
  • Roasted Spicy Buffalo Wings with Ranch Dressing;
  • Salt and Pepper Squid with Chips, Lemon and Aioli;
  • Two-Foot Long Hot Dog with Tomato Ketchup and Mustard;
  • Western Sydney BBQ Pulled Pork Roll with Coleslaw.

Cups of beer (425ml) have been priced as follows:

  • Light beer – $6.50
  • Australian lager – $7.20
  • Imported beer – $8.50

*Mid-strength beer served in the public areas.

**The Stadium is working with home clubs on the provision of an exclusive Members’ bar.

Bankwest Stadium will feature 3000 corporate seats, two Premium Terraces and Australia’s first dedicated Field Club in a rectangular stadium.

Host clubs will be able to entertain sponsors and/or Members on the Premium Terraces, while the Field Club will be an exclusive offering where guests will be able to watch players enter and exit the field of play while viewing the game at ground level.

Corporate clients will enjoy premium food and beverages – again promoting local providores and showcasing NSW growers, producers and winemakers.

30,000 fans on the way for the opening of the new Bankwest Stadium

30,000 fans on the way for the opening of the new Bankwest Stadium

  • Bankwest Stadium Community Open Day is Sunday 14 April;
  • Tickets to the Open Day are FREE and include public transport to and from Parramatta;
  • Fans need to redeem a ticket via Ticketek: ticketek.com.au/openday;
  • The ticket allocation for the 11am session is already fully exhausted;

Julian Keith

The stage is set for a grand opening of Bankwest Stadium, with almost 30,000 people having already redeemed tickets to see inside the new home of sport and entertainment in Western Sydney.

Tickets to the Bankwest Stadium Community Open Day are free and include public transport to and from Parramatta, with fans only needing to choose a session time and redeem a ticket via Ticketek.

The one-hour sessions inside the Stadium commence at 9:30am and continue through the day.

The ticket allocation for the 11am session is already fully exhausted, with all 8000 tickets snapped up by fans itching to experience the new Stadium.

Tickets are still available for all other sessions at the Community Open Day:

  • 9:30am
  • 11:00am (ticket allocation exhausted)
  • 12:30pm
  • 2:00pm

Club legends, mascots and available players from home clubs the Parramatta Eels, Western Sydney Wanderers, Wests Tigers and NSW Waratahs will all be part of the Open Day as Members and fans see the Stadium for the first time.

NSW Minister for Sport John Sidoti today encouraged fans to come out and enjoy the Community Open Day on Sunday.

“This Stadium will be a game-changer for sport in NSW and indeed will be a facility for everyone in our community, with the venue to host a range of sport, entertainment, business and cultural events each year,” he said.

“The Community Open Day is an opportunity for the public to see this magnificent new Stadium and the facilities that it will provide for the public, as well as our sporting codes and clubs.”

Bankwest Stadium CEO Daryl Kerry said there were still plenty of free tickets available for the Open Day.

“This Stadium is unashamedly for the fans and you can gauge the level of excitement in the community by the number of people who have already locked in their tickets for Open Day,” Mr Kerry said.

“Ticket-holders will see how much closer to the action they will be and get to mingle with representatives from the clubs and codes that will call the Stadium home in 2019.

“Open Day is also about the fans helping us test their Stadium before the big events start in 2019.”

Bankwest Executive General Manager Customer Experience, Andrew Chanmugam said he was looking forward to seeing the local community enjoying the benefits of the new stadium in the heart of Western Sydney.

“Bankwest Stadium is positioned at the core of the one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions and reflects our commitment to meeting the needs of our customers in Sydney and across NSW.”

Inside the Stadium on Sunday, ticket-holders will be able to loop around the Level 1 Concourse, find their seats for upcoming events, and experience the steep grandstands and other unique design aspects of Bankwest Stadium.

As they move through the Stadium, fans will also be able to explore Australia’s first Field Club and the warm-up rooms, and get side-of-field to experience what it’s like to be at pitch level.

More than 30 sport and entertainment events have already been locked in at Bankwest Stadium for this year and early 2020, with more to be announced.

The historic first sporting event – an Easter Monday NRL blockbuster between Parramatta Eels v Wests Tigers – will be a 30,000-seat sell-out event.

The Stadium will also host a range of business, cultural and community events and activities.

100 days to go until Western Sydney Wanderers v Leeds United at Bankwest Stadium

100 days to go until Western Sydney Wanderers v Leeds United at Bankwest Stadium

Julian Keith

Today marks 100 days to go until the Western Sydney Wanderers return to Parramatta to play Leeds United at Bankwest Stadium on Saturday 20 July.

The showpiece international will be the first football game played at the new Bankwest Stadium with Wanderers fans set to experience the revolutionary atmosphere for the first time.

Leeds United currently sit second in England’s Sky Bet Championship and are well on track for a shot at promotion to the English Premier League.

As many as 7000 Leeds United fans are expected at the game, a testament to their strong Australian following.

But it’ll be a home crowd come 20 July with Wanderers fans eagerly snapping up tickets to the first game at their new home.

Tickets to Western Sydney Wanderers v Leeds United are available via Ticketek here

Western Sydney Wanderers CEO John Tsatsimas says the club can’t wait to be part of the first football game at Bankwest Stadium.

“We are very excited about our return to Bankwest Stadium and there is no better way to open the stadium for football than with a match against storied English football club Leeds United,” said Mr Tsatsimas.

“Bankwest Stadium is a world-class venue and we are looking forward to giving our members and fans an experience to remember against Leeds.”

Leeds United captain Liam Cooper says the players are excited to make the trip Down Under and see their Australian fans.

“We have a lot to focus on in England for the next five weeks, but as soon as our season ends, we will be able to start looking forward to our trip to Australia and being involved in the first football game to be played at the Bankwest Stadium in Parramatta,” said Cooper.

“It’s an occasion which we all feel very honoured to be involved in. We also plan on spending time in Parramatta and learning more about the local area and its culture as well as meeting the locals and all those who have travelled over from Leeds.”

Bankwest Stadium CEO Daryl Kerry has called on all football fans to come and be part of this historic event.

“There’s been a really strong response to this event and we’re excited to showcase football at Bankwest Stadium for the first time,” said Mr Kerry.

“This is a great chance for football fans to come and experience this amazing new venue.”

The Wanderers are set to play all 13 home matches at Bankwest Stadium from the Hyundai A-League 2019/2020 season.

The Wanderers’ W-League team will also play matches at Bankwest Stadium from next season.

The game will mark a historic day for football in Australia with the activation of the country’s first safe-standing terrace in the Red & Black Active area in the northern end of Bankwest Stadium.

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