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Stadium Australia

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Stadium Australia, currently known as Accor Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium located within Sydney Olympic Park. It is the second-largest stadium in Australia and the largest in Sydney, after the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The venue was completed in 1999 at a cost of AUD 690 million and was built to host the

Stadium Australia

Stadium Australia, currently known as Accor Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium located within Sydney Olympic Park. It is the second-largest stadium in Australia and the largest in Sydney, after the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

The venue was completed in 1999 at a cost of AUD 690 million and was constructed to host the 2000 Summer Olympics. It has also hosted other major international sporting events, including the 2000 Summer Paralympics and the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Currently, the stadium has a seating capacity of 81,500 and is one of Australia's largest Olympic-standard sports venues, serving as the home ground for several rugby league teams.

Stadium Australia is one of the host venues for the annual NRL State of Origin series and hosts at least two rugby league test matches each year. The 2002 Australian Grand Prix was also held at this venue.

Stadium Australia(ANZ Stadium)

Must-visit reason: Sydney’s largest stadium

Continent where the attraction is located: Oceania【Oceania】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Australia[Australia]

Province/state where the attraction is located: New South Wales [New South Wales]

City where the attraction is located: Sydney [Sydney]

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