Western Sydney Stadium, Multi-purpose stadium in Parramatta, Australia.
Western Sydney Stadium is a rectangular venue in Parramatta with steep grandstands seating 30,000. A white steel roof with angled supports covers the side stands, and a large video screen is mounted above the seating at the far end. Blue fascia signage reading "nib" runs along the concourse.
The site served as recreational land from 1788 and changed from a horse racing track to Cumberland Oval. The new construction was completed in 2019 and replaced the previous facility.
The stadium's tenants shape its matchday culture: Parramatta Eels in the NRL and Western Sydney Wanderers FC in the A-League Men. The Wanderers' active support area, the Red & Black Bloc, uses three safe-standing bays with 1,000 places, swapped between seating and standing as the seasons change. The venue also hosts concerts, including Cold Chisel in January 2020 and Elton John in March 2020.
The main Parramatta transport hub is within walking distance so visitors can arrive on foot. Multiple entry gates lead to different sections depending on ticket category.
The venue introduced special standing sections for the first time in an Australian stadium, similar to those found in European football grounds. These zones allow spectators a more active experience during matches.
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