Why is ANZ Stadium famous?
It hosted its first ever International Cricket match when Australia took on India in a Twenty20 night game on 1 February 2012. The match attracted a crowd of 59,569 which remains the largest crowd ever for a cricket match in New South Wales.
Is ANZ Stadium undercover?
2. Both sides are under cover, it’s just the ends that are exposed. 3. The 139 means bay 139, and -2 means behind row 37, which means under cover.
Whats on at ANZ Stadium?
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Gun’s N’ Roses. Take me down to Paradise City!
- Ed Sheeran + – = รท x TOUR. Friday 24th February & Saturday 25th February 2023.
- Harry Styles Love On Tour 2023.
- Disney on Ice.
- FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022.
- Harlem Globetrotters!
- More events at Qudos Bank Arena.
- Michael Buble.
Who owns ANZ Stadium?
The venue opened as Stadium Australia in 1999, before it became Telstra Stadium in 2002 following a naming-rights agreement. The ANZ Bank purchased the rights in an initial seven-year deal which was later extended, with the venue known as ANZ Stadium from January 1, 2008.
Why did ANZ Stadium change name?
The 100,000-capacity arena was known as the ANZ Stadium from 2008 until 2020 after a deal with Melbourne-based ANZ Bank was agreed in 2007 and later extended. When that agreement expired in late 2020, the stadium reverted to its non-commercial name.
How much is it to hire ANZ Stadium?
$65,000
There are now also free trains to and from games at ANZ Stadium, a benefit not available at suburban grounds. Expenditure: Operational costs: $65,000 (Ground rental, hiring of the big screen, ushers, security, police, cleaning and waste removal).
Can you take water bottles into ANZ Stadium?
Arena floor patrons bringing plastic bottles (e.g. water and soft drink) into the Stadium must remove the tops from their bottles prior to entering the Stadium.
How much is a beer at ANZ Stadium?
All-new and reduced beer prices will also be introduced at Stadium Australia, with the following prices in play from this Saturday: Light beer – $6.50. Australian lager – $7.20. Imported beer – $8.50.
Can you take your own food to ANZ Stadium?
Restricted / Prohibited Items Canned items are permitted, however must not be consumed inside the Stadium.