Newcastle International Sports Centre, Multi-purpose sports stadium in Newcastle, Australia
McDonald Jones Stadium features a rectangular layout with concrete grandstands, corporate boxes, and modern media facilities accommodating up to 33,000 spectators.
The New South Wales Government initiated construction in 1967, and Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the International Sports Centre on April 10, 1970.
The stadium serves as the home ground for both the Newcastle Knights rugby league team and Newcastle Jets football club.
The venue contains multiple food outlets, function rooms, accessibility features, and a giant video screen installed in 2018 for enhanced spectator experience.
The stadium recorded its highest attendance during a 1990 earthquake relief concert, when 42,000 people gathered for the charitable event.
Location: Newcastle
Inception: 1970
Official opening: 1970
Capacity: 33000
Website: https://mcdonaldjonesstadium.com
GPS coordinates: -32.91889,151.72667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54
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