Subiaco Oval facts for kids
Subiaco Oval entrance
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| Former names | Mueller Park, Subiaco Oval |
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| Location | Roberts Rd, Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Coordinates | 31°56′40″S 115°49′48″E / 31.94444°S 115.83000°E |
| Owner | Western Australian Government |
| Operator | West Australian Football Commission |
| Capacity | 43,500 (seating only) |
| Surface | Grass |
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| Broke ground | 1908 |
| Opened | 1908 |
| Construction cost | 1991 Rebuild – AU$45 million |
| Architect | Various |
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| Fremantle Dockers (AFL) (1995–present) West Coast Eagles (VFL / AFL) (1987–present) Australia international rules football team Australia Wallabies (rugby union) Western Force (Super 14) (2006–2009) |
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Subiaco Oval, also known as Patersons Stadium, was a very important sports stadium in Perth, Western Australia. It was the biggest sports stadium in Perth for a long time. You could find it in the suburb of Subiaco, which is about three kilometers west of Perth's city center.
This stadium was a popular place for many exciting sports events. It was especially famous for Australian rules football games.
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What is Subiaco Oval?
Subiaco Oval was a large sports ground. It was first opened in 1908, over 100 years ago! Over the years, it was updated and improved many times. One big update happened in 1991, which cost about 45 million Australian dollars.
The stadium had a grass field where all the action happened. It could hold up to 43,500 people in its seats. Imagine how loud it could get when the stadium was full of cheering fans!
Who played at Subiaco Oval?
Many famous sports teams called Subiaco Oval their home.
Australian Rules Football Teams
Two major Australian Football League (AFL) teams played their home games here:
- The Fremantle Dockers have played here since 1995.
- The West Coast Eagles have played here since 1987.
These teams brought thousands of fans to the stadium for their matches.
Other Sports and Events
Besides Australian rules football, other sports were also played at Subiaco Oval:
- The Australia international rules football team sometimes played matches here.
- The Australia Wallabies, the national rugby union team, also played some big games at the stadium.
- The Western Force, a rugby team, played their Super 14 matches at Subiaco Oval from 2006 to 2009.
The stadium was a central place for sports in Western Australia. It hosted many memorable moments for fans and players alike.
Images for kids
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Subiaco Oval from the three tier stand during a football game
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Subiaco Oval being configured for a Super 14 match in 2006.
See also
In Spanish: Subiaco Oval para niños
