Perth Stadium, Western Australia Profile

Perth Stadium, Western Australia

Officially opened in January 2018, Perth Stadium, currently known as Optus Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is a multi-purpose stadium in Perth, Western Australia, located in the suburb of Burswood.

The stadium's total capacity is 61,266, including standing room, making it the third-largest stadium in Australia (after the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Stadium Australia).The stadium can be extended up to 65,000 seats for rectangular sports.

Telecommunications company Optus secured the naming-rights ahead of its opening, with the venue known as Optus Stadium for at least the next ten years. However, for international cricket matches, the venue retains its original name of Perth Stadium.

Perth Stadium was awarded the 2019 World Prix Versailles award in the Sports category. This is the World Architecture and Design Award..

Stadium Details

Owner	: Government of Western Australia
Address	: 333 Victoria Park Dr, Burswood WA 6100
End Names	: Langer Stand End, Member's End
Home Team	: Australia, West Coast Eagles (AFL), Fremantle Dockers (AFL), Perth Scorchers (BBL)

Establishment	: 2018
Playing Area	: 165.0m long, 130.0m wide
Seating Capacity	: 65,000 Approx
Floodlights	: Yes

How to Arrive Perth Stadium, Western Australia

Airport	: 8.8 Kms - 12 minutes from Perth Airport, WA 6105, Australia
Transport	: Trains travel direct to Perth Stadium Station for passengers on the Joondalup, Fremantle and Armadale Lines. The primary taxi rank is located off Victoria Park Drive.
Local Transport	: Train, Bus, Car
Landmark	: Victoria Park