Australia Stadium
Australia, Sydney, Olympic Park
Description:
Australia’s multi-purpose sports complex, also known as ANZ Stadium, was built in 1999 specifically for the 2000 Sydney Olympics. It is the largest stadium in Australia and the largest stadium ever to host the Olympics. At the time of opening, it accommodated 110,000 people.
Since its redevelopment in 2003, the stadium has a capacity of 83,500. In 2000, the record attendance of the stadium was recorded - 112524 spectators gathered at the Olympic Games. A unique feature of the building is the sliding roof.
Various competitions in football, rugby, cricket, Australian football, speedway were held here. Now the complex hosts home matches of Australian clubs in rugby, football and cricket. Tours are held for tourists in the complex.