Sydney Football Stadium (2022)
{{Short description|Multi-purpose stadium in Moore Park, New South Wales, Australia}}
{{About|the stadium that opened in 2022|the former stadium on the same site|Sydney Football Stadium (1988)}}
{{Use Australian English|date=December 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2019}}
{{Infobox venue
| name = Sydney Football Stadium
| nickname = Allianz Stadium
| fullname = Sydney Football Stadium
| former names =
| logo_image = Allianz Stadium logo.svg
| logo_caption =
| image = SydneyFootballStadium Aug2022 Pre-open.jpg
| image_size = 250
| caption = Allianz Stadium in August 2022
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| address = 40–44 Driver Avenue
| city = Moore Park
| country = Australia
| coordinates = {{coord|33|53|21|S|151|13|31|E|type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| elevation =
| type = Multi-purpose stadium
| genre = {{ubl|Sporting events|Concerts}}
| broke_ground = {{Start date and age|2020|04|15|df=yes}}
| built =
| opened = {{Start date and age|2022|08|28|df=yes}}
| renovated =
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| closed =
| demolished =
| owner = Government of New South Wales
| operator = Venues NSW
| surface = Grass
| scoreboard = Yes
| cost = $828 million
| architect = Cox Architecture
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| services engineer =
| general_contractor = John Holland
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| capacity = 42,500{{cite web |title=Allianz Stadium |url=https://www.austadiums.com/stadiums/sfs |website=Austadiums |access-date=4 September 2022}}
| suites =
| record_attendance = 41,906 (Sydney v South Sydney, 2 September 2022)
| dimensions =
| field_shape = Rectangular
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| tenants = {{Infobox venue/tenantlist
|tenant_clubs = {{ubl|Sydney Roosters |Sydney FC |NSW Waratahs}}
|tenant_years = (2022–present)
(2022–present)
(2022–present)
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| website = {{URL|https://www.allianzstadium.com.au/|allianzstadium.com.au}}
| publictransit = {{ubl|{{TFNSW icon|B}} Moore Park|{{TFNSW icon|L}} Moore Park}}
| stadium_name = Sydney Football Stadium
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Sydney Football Stadium, currently known as Allianz Stadium for sponsorship reasons,{{Cite web |date=2022-03-21 |title=Allianz Stadium Continues SFS Naming Rights |url=https://www.roosters.com.au/news/2022/03/22/allianz-stadium-continues-sfs-naming-rights/ |access-date=2022-03-22 |website=Sydney Roosters |language=en}} is a multi-purpose stadium in Moore Park, a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Built as a replacement for the original Sydney Football Stadium, it was officially opened on 28 August 2022. The ground's major tenants are the Sydney Roosters of the National Rugby League, the New South Wales Waratahs of Super Rugby, and Sydney FC of the A-League Men. It was one of the venues for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup,{{Cite web|title=6.2.2 Sydney – Sydney Football Stadium|url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3a6cec0ce4cf71bd/original/fwtyuwa9pb3encyeqlwc-pdf.pdf|access-date=26 June 2020|website=asone2023.com|page=54}} and will host 2027 Rugby World Cup matches.
History
In October 2018 plans for the new stadium to replace the original Sydney Football Stadium were released by the Government of New South Wales.{{Cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-12/first-images-of-new-sydney-football-stadium/10367946|title=New Sydney Football Stadium artist impressions revealed|last=Gerathy|first=Sarah|date=12 October 2018|website=ABC News|access-date=29 April 2020}} In December 2018 Lendlease were appointed to build the stadium. Construction was initially scheduled to commence in 2019 with an early 2022 completion date.{{Cite web|url=https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/forward-planning/investment-strategy/property-news-and-insights/93611-lendlease-announced-as-builder-of-new-sydney-football-stadium.html|title=Lendlease announced as builder of new Sydney Football Stadium|last=Robinson|first=Joel|date=21 December 2018|website=Property Observer|access-date=29 April 2020}} In July 2019 the construction part of the Lendlease contract was cancelled by the government, with John Holland and Multiplex shortlisted to bid for the contract.{{Cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-07-26/sydney-football-stadium-rebuild-wont-be-finished-by-lendlease/11351192|title=Sydney Football Stadium without a builder as Lendlease loses project|last=Dole|first=Nick|date=29 July 2019|website=ABC News|access-date=29 April 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.austadiums.com/news/news.php?id=688|title=Sydney Football Stadium rebuild in chaos as builder exits|date=29 July 2019|website=Austadiums|publisher=CV Media|access-date=29 April 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6318973/two-firms-bid-for-sydney-stadium-rebuild/?cs=14231|title=Two firms bid for Sydney stadium rebuild|date=8 August 2019|website=The Canberra Times|publisher=Australian Community Media|access-date=29 April 2020}} In December 2019 John Holland was awarded a $735 million construction contract, representing a $99 million increase in the original budget for demolition and construction. The total construction cost was $828 million.{{Cite journal|website=NSW Government Digital Channels|title=Contract awarded for Sydney Football Stadium |publisher= NSW Government|url=https://www.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/contract-awarded-for-sydney-football-stadium|language=en-AU |date=18 December 2019}}{{Cite web |last1=Visentin |first1=Lisa |last2=Keoghan |first2=Sarah |last3=Noyes |first3=Jenny |date=18 December 2019 |title=Sydney Football Stadium cost blows out by $99 million as government signs new deal |url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-football-stadium-cost-blows-out-by-99-million-as-government-signs-new-deal-20191218-p53kyc.html |access-date=29 April 2020 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |publisher=}}
The stadium was opened on 28 August 2022. Guy Sebastian performed on the opening night after a free community open day. Bruno Mars performed two concerts as part of his 2022-24 tour on 14 and 15 October 2022.{{Cite web |title=Bruno Mars |url=https://www.tegdainty.com/tour/bruno-mars/ |access-date=2022-10-16 |website=TEG DAINTY |language=en-AU}} Elton John performed two shows on his global farewell tour in Allianz Stadium on 17 and 18 January 2023.{{Cite web |title=Elton John |url=https://www.frontiertouring.com/eltonjohn |website=Frontier Touring}}
File:Elton John at Allianz Stadium, Sydney.jpg performing in his Farewell Tour at Allianz Stadium, 18 January 2023]]
Construction
Demolition of the previous stadium began on 8 March 2019. Opposition from local interest groups saw them attempt to prevent or slow the demolition via legal action before the 2019 New South Wales state election. After a short court-ordered delay just prior to the election, the existing Government was returned and the demolition of the old stadium continued through to completion on 18 December 2019 at a cost of $40 million.
Construction of the stadium commenced on 15 April 2020 by construction giant John Holland Group, with major piling and excavation works beginning the following month.{{Cite web|url=https://www.austadiums.com/news/news.php?id=766|title=Sydney Football Stadium construction commences|last=Voss|first=Cameron|date=15 April 2020|website=Austadiums|publisher=CV Media|access-date=29 April 2020}}{{Cite web|title=Sydney stadium on track despite pandemic|url=https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6749196/sydney-stadium-on-track-despite-pandemic/?cs=14264|last=Stonehouse|first=Greta|date=7 May 2020|website=The Canberra Times|publisher=Australian Community Media|access-date=7 May 2020}} By the end of 2020 work on the structure had commenced on all four sides of the new venue, which included the main lift cores and precast placement works which would make up the main seating area. Following this the main formwork contractors commenced to allow the slabs to be poured for the main back of house areas. The first seats were installed on 27 October 2021.[https://www.sydneyfc.com/news/first-seats-installed-sydney-fcs-new-stadium "First seats Installed at Sydney FC's New Stadium"]. Sydney FC. 27 October 2021.
Additional facilities and membership
Colocated with the Stadium but constructed under a separate contract is the Sporting Club of Sydney.{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://www.sportingclubofsydney.com.au/ |access-date=2022-06-13 |website=Sporting Club of Syd |language=en}} This is a premium gym and wellness centre including gymnasiums, squash courts, pools, sauna and spas.
Various memberships are available that provide access to the SCG, Allianz Stadium and the fitness and lifestyle facilities. SCG Members do not have access to Allianz Stadium nor the fitness and lifestyle facilities.
Members have access to dedicated seating, bars and restaurants within the stadium.
Various Tenant Clubs also offer membership to their home games at the stadium. These seats are generally in public areas other than Tunnel and Clubhouse memberships offered by Sydney FC.
Just like the Western Sydney Stadium the SFS also has dual configuration safe standing to be used by active support. Quick removal seating blocks are able to be switched out for standing rails in the three bays of the Northern end.{{cite web | url=https://texismith.com/2022/10/10/victory-cause-a-splash-in-allianz-return/ | title=Victory cause a splash in Allianz return | date=9 October 2022 }}
Political and contractual issues
The demolition and rebuild of the stadium was an issue in the 2019 New South Wales state election. The opposition Labor Party opposed the rebuild.[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-05/michael-daley-threatens-to-sack-alan-jones-and-scg-trust/10870814 Michael Daley tells Alan Jones he will sack him and the entire SCG board] ABC News 5 March 2019 The election was won by the incumbent government and the Sydney Football Stadium rebuild continued post-election.
In December 2018, Lendlease was unveiled as the successful bidder to carry out the demolition and construction work. Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres was quizzed over how the contract for construction could be awarded, because development consent had not been secured for stage two.
On 26 July 2019, Minister for Sport, Multiculturalism, Seniors and Veterans John Sidoti, announced Lendlease would not be constructing the new stadium because it was unable to complete the $729 million project within budget. At this stage demolition was mostly complete and it appeared the original contract was a fixed price option for the construction phase. John Holland took over the project after Lendlease declined to continue.
Crowd records
Current as of 4 September 2024{{cite web | url=https://www.austadiums.com/stadiums/sfs/crowds | title= Allianz Stadium Crowds | Austadiums }}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left;" | |||
| Type
!Date | Home Team | Opponent | Crowd Figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rugby League
|2 September 2022 | {{leagueicon|Easts|16}} Sydney Roosters | {{leagueicon|Souths|16}} South Sydney Rabbitohs | 41,906 |
| Soccer (Women)
|30 July 2023 | {{fbw|GER}} | {{fbw|COL}} | 40,499 |
| Rugby Union
|3 September 2022 |{{flag|Australia}} |{{flag|South Africa}} |38,292 | |||
| Concert
|18 October 2024 | | |||
| Soccer (Men)
|12 November 2022 |34,232 |
2023 FIFA Women's World Cup fixtures
File:Sydney Football Stadium DSS Women's World Cup (53122778469).jpg
| class="wikitable"
!Date !Team #1 !Result !Team #2 !Round !Attendance |
| 23 July 2023
|{{Fbw|FRA}} |0–0 |{{Fbw|JAM}} |39,045 |
| 25 July 2023
|{{Fbw|COL}} |2–0 |{{Fbw|KOR}} |24,323 |
| 28 July 2023
|{{Fbw|ENG}} |1–0 |{{Fbw|DEN}} |40,439 |
| 30 July 2023
|{{Fbw|GER}} |1–2 |{{Fbw|COL}} |40,499 |
| 2 August 2023
|{{Fbw|PAN}} |3–6 |{{Fbw|FRA}} |40,498 |
| 6 August 2023
|{{Fbw|NED}} |2–0 |{{Fbw|RSA}} |40,233 |
See also
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