Sydney Super Dome, Multi-purpose arena in Sydney Olympic Park, Australia.
Sydney Super Dome is an indoor arena in the Olympic Park that seats audiences across multiple levels with wooden structural elements as a design feature. The central performance space provides clear sight lines from all areas of the building to ensure optimal viewing of any event.
The arena was built as a central venue for the 2000 Summer Olympics and was designed by architect Philip Cox. It opened its doors in 1999 and has since played an important role in Australian sporting history.
The arena's name has changed with each naming-rights deal: Sydney SuperDome until 2006, then Acer Arena, Allphones Arena, Qudos Bank Arena from 2016, and Afterpay Arena from July 2026. Its "Superdome" name was itself the subject of a trade mark dispute with the New Orleans Superdome. Since 2016 it has hosted the NSW Schools Spectacular, and it has been the home venue of the Sydney Kings basketball team since 2016.
The venue is easily accessible by public transport through Sydney Olympic Park station, making arrival straightforward for most visitors. The facility has multiple entrances and designated areas for different event types, which simplifies navigation once inside.
The roof is held up by 18 steel masts reaching 42 metres above ground, with cables tensioned from each mast top to the roof centre. The ceiling is insulated with unused Yellow Pages telephone directories, and 1,176 rooftop solar panels supply about 10% of daily energy use.
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