Since 1903, the original Sydney Sports Ground and No.2 Ground were used to host an array of sports, from NSWRL games to motor cycle and car speedway racing. The Sydney Sports Ground and No.2 Ground were eventually demolished to allow for the building of the Sydney Football Stadium, which opened in 1988.
Now Allianz Stadium, the venue has been home to some of the most memorable moments in Australian sports history. Along with hosting the Kangaroos, Wallabies, and Socceroos, Allianz Stadium has also been the home ground of the Sydney Roosters, NSW Waratahs, and Sydney FC.
The Stadium has hosted international matches, including rugby league and rugby union, featuring the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Ireland, Argentina and South Africa. In 2000, it was also the venue for the Olympic women’s gold medal soccer match, where Norway defeated the USA in front of 22,848 fans.
The Allianz Stadium closure in late 2018 paved the way for the stadium’s transformation into a new world-class sporting venue. The goal of the redevelopment was to create a stadium with improved sightlines for spectators, a full-coverage roof, increased food and beverage options, and significantly improved amenities.