Sydney Showground Stadium, Multi-purpose sports stadium in Sydney Olympic Park, Australia
Sydney Showground Stadium is a sports ground with a rectangular field in Sydney Olympic Park, Australia. The stands hold around 25,000 people and are arranged so that every section has a clear view of the playing area.
The building was designed in 1998 by architecture firm Populous and formed part of the large construction works to prepare for the Olympic Games. It has since remained part of the Sydney Olympic Park complex.
The ground carries a different sponsored name every few years: Škoda Stadium from 2012 to 2013, Spotless Stadium from 2014 to 2018, GIANTS Stadium from 2019 to 2024, and Engie Stadium from March 2024. Each April it also hosts Sydney Royal Easter Show events, among them the Grand Parade, equestrian competitions and rodeos, run by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW.
Several train stations and bus stops are located close to the entrances, making it easy to arrive by public transport. On-site parking for cars and bicycles is available, though it fills up differently depending on the event.
The stadium hosted the first Olympic baseball gold medal game in 2000, when the United States, managed by Tommy Lasorda, beat defending champions Cuba 4-0 before 14,107 spectators. No other baseball game has been played there since, and the venue was renamed Sydney Baseball Stadium for the Games.
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