Parramatta Stadium

Parramatta Stadium is a multi-purpose outdoor Stadium which was officially opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Phillip on 5 March, 1986. Patrons and hirers acknowledge that the Stadium is the most intimate and enjoyable facility for entertainment and sporting events.

Parramatta Stadium replaced Cumberland Oval in 1986 as the new home for Rugby League in Western Sydney. From the decaying stands of Cumberland Oval, rose Parramatta Stadium, a new landmark in the Parramatta area, replacing the memories of the old oval which was known as the home of Rugby League in the area since the 13 a side sport began there in 1910.

With its predecessor being oval in shape, the new venue was rectangular to support not only Rugby League, but Football and Rugby Union as well. The Parramatta Stadium Trust was formed and took control of the ground in March 1989 from the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust.

Parramatta is well located, being the gateway to the greater western region of Sydney. Parramatta has approximately 1.5 million residents within a radius of 12 kilometres of the venue and is served by public transport links including Parramatta Railway Station.

Parramatta Stadium has always been recognised as the home of the local team, the Parramatta Eels. In addition the Stadium has hosted a number of community events including the Maronite 08 Event as a part of the World Youth Day celebrations. Parramatta Stadium has previously held the Australasian SuperX Championships in addition to various concerts and Rugby Union events.

Record Attendances

Sport/Event	Crowd	Fixture/Event	Date
Rugby League	27,318	Australia v France	17/7/94
Parramatta Eels	26,870	Parramatta Eels v St George Dragons	16/3/86
Rugby Union	16,002	Australia v Fiji	18/9/98
Soccer	23,387	Marconi Fairfield v Sydney Olympic (NSL Final)	13/8/89
Concert	34,665	Carols by Candelight	16/12/90

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