Docklands Stadium

Docklands Stadium is a multi-purpose sports venue in the Docklands district of Melbourne. The retractable roof system covers a seating area that can hold up to 56,771 spectators depending on the event configuration.

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.

Location: City of Melbourne

Inception: October 1997

Architects: Populous, Daryl Jackson, BVN Architecture

Official opening: March 9, 2000

Capacity: 56771

Accessibility: Rolstoeltoegankelijk

Address: 740 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3008

Phone: +61386257700

Email: reception.msl@afl.com.au

Website: https://marvelstadium.com.au

GPS coordinates: -37.81639,144.94750

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:16