Docklands Stadium, Multi-purpose sports venue in Docklands, Melbourne, Australia.
Docklands Stadium is an oval multi-purpose stadium in Docklands, Melbourne, with a capacity of 56,347 spectators, reduced to 47,000 for cricket and rectangular mode. A pale green steel truss ring carries the flat white roof edge, and the retractable roof closes in about eight minutes. The upper facade has a band of dark glazing above grey concrete walls with rows of rectangular windows, and the front carries a wide "MARVEL STADIUM" sign.
Construction of this facility began in October 1997 and lasted around two and a half years. The official opening took place on March 9, 2000.
Several Australian Football League teams play their home matches here throughout the season. The large seating bowl fills with fans on weekends who follow the fast-paced ball sport.
The venue sits right next to Southern Cross Station and connects easily via the tram network. Around 2,500 underground parking spaces are available beneath the building for visitors arriving by car.
The lower seating tiers can shift up to 18 meters (59 feet) forward to adapt the playing surface depending on the sport. This moveable technology transforms the layout quickly from an oval to a rectangular format.
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