Sydney Showground (Olympic Park)
Venue for the 2000 Olympics and the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
The Sydney Showground is a purpose-built venue at Sydney Olympic Park in New South Wales, Australia, opened in 1998 for the 2000 Summer Olympics and to replace the former Sydney Showground at Moore Park. It is operated by the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales under lease from the Government of New South Wales and is used each year for the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Quick Facts
- Nickname
- The Dome and Exhibition Complex
- Location
- 1 Showground Road, Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales
- Groundbreaking
- Mid-1997
- Opened
- April 1998
- Operator
- Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales
- Capacity
- 10,000
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Did You Know?
- Charles Moses Stadium is a U-shaped outdoor stadium with a capacity of 3000, home to the Royal Easter Show's wood chopping events.
- Charles Moses Stadium is named after Charles Moses, general manager of the Australian Broadcasting Commission from 1935 to 1965.
- The Dome's ceiling reaches up to 42 metres in height.
Sydney Showground Stadium
ENGIE Stadium, the main venue within the Sydney Showground, is where flagship events like the Grand Parade are held. It hosted baseball during the 2000 Olympics and rugby league from 2001 to 2005. Since 2012, it has served as the primary home for the AFL’s Greater Western Sydney Giants. The venue also became the home ground for Big Bash League side Sydney Thunder in 2015, hosting Twenty20 cricket from that year.
The Dome
The Dome and Exhibition Complex is a circular indoor venue with a ceiling that rises to 42 metres and a base floor area of 7,200 square metres. When linked with the neighbouring Exhibition Halls 2, 3, and 4, the total space can reach 21,600 square metres. During the Olympic Games, it staged the team handball finals and several early basketball matches. Four additional pavilions were built for the Games to accommodate badminton, rhythmic gymnastics, handball, indoor volleyball, and the shooting and fencing portions of the modern pentathlon. Today, the Dome and its adjoining halls host corporate events, trade shows, and exhibitions like Supanova Expo. The venue has also been used for television productions, such as the 2008 series of Gladiators Australia and early episodes of Junior MasterChef Australia in 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sydney Showground (Olympic Park)?
Sydney Showground is located in 1 Showground Road, Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales.
When did Sydney Showground (Olympic Park) open?
Sydney Showground opened in April 1998.
What is the capacity of Sydney Showground (Olympic Park)?
Sydney Showground has a capacity of 10,000.
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