Accor Stadium

Accor Stadium is a multi-purpose sports arena in Sydney Olympic Park that offers seating for tens of thousands of spectators across multiple tiers. The roof extends over most of the stands, sheltering visitors from changing weather during events.

The arena was built in the late 1990s for the 2000 Summer Olympics and opened in March 1999. In the following years, the original capacity was reduced to focus on rectangular field events and improved spectator experiences.

The rectangular field hosts rugby league matches and other sporting events throughout the year, showing Australia's connection to national team sports. On game days, fans from across Sydney gather to support their favorite teams and enjoy the shared community atmosphere.

Visitors will find multiple entrances around the arena, each leading to different seating sections. The site has parking available nearby, and public transport connects Olympic Park with central Sydney.

After the Olympics, the venue was reconfigured for rectangular field events like rugby and football, bringing seats closer to the playing surface. This change made it one of the largest permanent rectangular stadiums in the southern hemisphere.

Location: Sydney

Inception: September 1996

Architects: Populous, BVN Architecture

Official opening: March 6, 1999

Capacity: 83500

Address: Edwin Flack Ave., Sydney, NSW

Website: https://accorstadium.com.au

GPS coordinates: -33.84722,151.06333

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:01