Stadium Australia facts for kids
Stadium Australia, also known as ANZ Stadium, is a famous sports stadium in Sydney, Australia. It was built for the 2000 Summer Olympics, which were a huge event! Today, many different sports are played here, like rugby and AFL. The stadium first opened its doors in March 1999.
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| Former names | Telstra Stadium (2002–2007) |
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| Location | Sydney, Australia |
| Coordinates | 33°50′50″S 151°3′48″E / 33.84722°S 151.06333°E |
| Owner | Stadium Australia Group |
| Operator | Stadium Australia Group |
| Capacity | 82,500 (Oval) 84,000 (Rectangle) 110,000 (2000 Summer Olympics) |
| Field size | 170m x 128m (Oval) |
| Surface | Grass |
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| Broke ground | September 1996 |
| Opened | 6 March 1999 |
| Construction cost | A$ 690 million |
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| Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (NRL) (1999–present) New South Wales Blues (State of Origin) (1999–present) Sydney Swans (AFL) (2001–present) 2000 Summer Olympics Wests Tigers (NRL) (2005–2008) South Sydney Rabbitohs (NRL) (2006–present) New South Wales Waratahs (Super Rugby) (2009–present) St George Illawarra Dragons (NRL) (2008) New South Wales Blues (Twenty20 Big Bash) (2008–2011) Sydney Thunder (Big Bash League) (2012) GWS Giants (AFL) (2012–present) |
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Over the years, the stadium has had a few different names. When it first opened, it was called Stadium Australia. In 2002, a company called Telstra became a sponsor, so it was renamed Telstra Stadium. Then, on January 1, 2008, it changed its name again to ANZ Stadium because of a new sponsorship deal.
Sometimes, people used to get "Stadium Australia" mixed up with another stadium called the Sydney Football Stadium. That stadium was once known as Aussie Stadium.
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What Sports and Events Happen Here?
ANZ Stadium is a very busy place! It hosts many different kinds of sports and big events.
Major Sporting Events
The stadium was built for the 2000 Summer Olympics. It was the main place for the opening and closing ceremonies. Many athletics events also took place there.
Today, it's a key venue for rugby matches. It's home to several rugby league teams like the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and the South Sydney Rabbitohs. It also hosts big State of Origin games.
AFL games are also played at ANZ Stadium. The Sydney Swans and the GWS Giants sometimes play their home games here.
Other Uses of the Stadium
Besides rugby and AFL, the stadium has hosted cricket matches, especially the fast-paced Twenty20 games. It has also seen international soccer matches and even American football games.
The stadium can change its shape to fit different sports. It can be set up as an oval for cricket or AFL. It can also become a rectangle for rugby and soccer. This makes it very flexible for many events.
Images for kids
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Nighttime view of Sydney Olympic Park
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An aerial view of the stadium and its surroundings
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Athletics events at Stadium Australia during the 2000 Summer Olympics
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Australia against Uruguay in Stadium Australia, during the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying play-off
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External view of the stadium 2022
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Oval configuration with rugby goal posts. As a guide, the rugby goal posts are 100 m (109 yd) apart
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The stadium illuminated at night, 2008
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Telstra Stadium in 2005
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2006 NRL Grand Final
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Sydney FC playing the LA Galaxy at ANZ Stadium in 2007
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A 2011 AFL season game between the Sydney Swans and Essendon
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See also
In Spanish: Stadium Australia para niños
