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{{Short description|Multi-purpose stadium in Dunedin}}
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{{Infobox venue
| stadium_name = Forsyth Barr Stadium
| nickname = 'Glass House'<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/ground/121705.html|website=www.espnscrum.com|title=FORSYTH BARR STADIUM|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|access-date=19 March 2015}}</ref>
| logo_image = [[File:FBStadiumLogoWeb.jpg|250px|FBStadiumLogoWeb.jpg]]
| logo_caption = 
| image = [[File:Forsyth Barr Stadium 95.JPG|250px|alt=View of a covered sports stadium]]
| caption = View of the stadium from the south-east
| fullname = Forsyth Barry Stadium
| location = Anzac Avenue, Logan Park, [[Dunedin]], [[Otago]], New Zealand
| coordinates = {{coord|45|52|9|S|170|31|28|E|region:NZ_type:landmark|display=it}}
| broke_ground = May 2009
| built = 2009-2011
| opened = {{start date and age|2011|8|5|df=y}}
| closed = 
| demolished = 
| owner = [[Dunedin City Council]]
| operator = Dunedin Venues Management Ltd
| surface = [[Desso GrassMaster]]
| construction_cost = [[NZ$]] 198.3 million
| architect = [[Jasmax]]<br>[[Populous (architects)|Populous]]
| former_names = {{Plainlist|
* New Carisbrook 
* Dunedin Stadium 
* Awatea Street Stadium 
* Otago Stadium
}}
| tenants = {{rut|Otago}} (2011–)<br>{{rut|Highlanders}} (2012–)<!--2011 Super 15 season will be over by the time of projected opening.--><br>[[Southern United FC]] (2011–)
| seating_capacity = 30,748 (Rugby/Football)<br>36,000 (Concerts)<br>15,000 (Rodeo)
| record_attendance = 37,000 (Concert: [[Pink (singer)|Pink]]; [[Summer Carnival (tour)|March 5, 2024]])<ref>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/pink-thanks-kiwis-for-record-breaking-eden-park-shows-on-international-womens-day/7PWOTKHYPNDEVF7IZWBO47EZOM/</ref>
}}

[[File:Dunedin Forsyth Barr Stadium.JPG|thumb|250px|Outside view of the stadium.]]
[[File:Otago Dancers Forsyth Barr Stadium practice for All Blacks game.jpg|thumb|250px|Otago Dancers practice for a performance at the [[Bledisloe Cup]].]]
'''Forsyth Barr Stadium''' is a multi-purpose stadium in [[Dunedin]], New Zealand.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://forsythbarrstadium.co.nz/ |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=Forsyth Barr Stadium |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/41315/dunedin-company-forsyth-barr-puts-name-stadium|title=Dunedin company Forsyth Barr puts name to stadium|last=Price|first=Mark|date=30 January 2009|work=[[Otago Daily Times]]|access-date=29 January 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbr.co.nz/article/forsyth-barr-ignores-recession-buy-otago-stadium-naming-rights-40052|title=Forsyth Barr ignores recession to buy Otago stadium naming rights|last=Craymer|first=Lucy|date=30 January 2009|publisher=[[National Business Review]] |access-date=29 January 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303173244/http://www.nbr.co.nz/article/forsyth-barr-ignores-recession-buy-otago-stadium-naming-rights-40052|archive-date=3 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> At various stages of development it was also known as Dunedin Stadium or Awatea Street Stadium,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.orc.govt.nz/News-and-Notices/Media-Releases/Archives/2007/New-stadium-pivotal-to-Dunedin-and-Otagos-future/ |title=New stadium pivotal to Dunedin and Otago's future &#124; Otago Regional Council |access-date=3 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170417191943/http://www.orc.govt.nz/News-and-Notices/Media-Releases/Archives/2007/New-stadium-pivotal-to-Dunedin-and-Otagos-future/ |archive-date=17 April 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> or its non-commercial official name during the [[2011 Rugby World Cup]] and [[2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup]], '''Otago Stadium'''.<ref name="ODT_164291">{{cite web |url=http://www.odt.co.nz/news/galleries/gallery/sport/164291/stadium-nears-completion |title=Stadium nears completion |date=11 June 2011 |work=[[Otago Daily Times]] |access-date=30 September 2011}}</ref> The fully covered stadium is also known colloquially as 'The Glasshouse' due to its resemblance to a horticultural [[Greenhouse|hothouse]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Forsyth Barr Stadium |url=https://www.lionsrugby.com/stadia/forsyth-barr-stadium/ |website=British & Irish Lions |access-date=17 January 2021}}</ref>

The stadium was opened by [[Prime Minister of New Zealand|New Zealand Prime Minister]] [[John Key]] on 5 August 2011, replacing [[Carisbrook]] as the home stadium of the [[Highlanders (rugby)|Highlanders]] team in [[Super Rugby]] and the [[Otago Rugby Football Union]] team in the domestic [[Mitre 10 Cup]]. The stadium hosted four matches of the [[2011 Rugby World Cup]], and has hosted major music tours, starting in November 2011 with [[Elton John]]. The venue hosted multiple matches for the [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]].

== Location ==
The stadium is located in [[Dunedin North]], close to the outflow of the [[Water of Leith, New Zealand|Water of Leith]] into [[Otago Harbour]] (and directly over the outflow of Opoho Stream). Its site is close to several other major sports venues. [[Logan Park, Dunedin|Logan Park]] lies immediately to the north, and the [[University Oval, Dunedin|University Oval]] and the [[Caledonian Ground]] are also nearby to the north of the stadium. Also to the north of the stadium is Logan Point quarry, at the foot of [[Signal Hill, New Zealand|Signal Hill]].

To the west, the stadium's near neighbours include [[Otago Polytechnic]] and the [[University of Otago College of Education]]. The main campus of the [[University of Otago]] lies one kilometre to the west.

The stadium's construction required the shifting of [[New Zealand State Highway 88]], the main road between the CBD to the West Harbour Suburbs and the port facilities, which prior to stadium construction followed [[Dunedin Railway Station#Anzac Square and Anzac Avenue|Anzac Avenue]] as part of its route, turning northeast at Logan Park before following the harbour's edge past [[Ravensbourne, New Zealand|Ravensbourne]]. The highway was diverted onto a new stretch of road alongside the railway line, 200 metres east of Anzac Avenue. Several roads located close to the mouth of the Leith were either covered over by the new construction (Leander Street and Awatea Street) or had their routes considerably altered (Magnet Street and Parry Street). A new street, Neptune Street, was built to link remaining stretches of Magnet and Parry Streets, and connects with SH88 at a newly built [[roundabout]] immediately to the east of the stadium.

== Design ==
The stadium was designed by [[Populous (company)|Populous]] and Jasmax in a joint venture, and is the world's first fully enclosed grassed (though strengthened by synthetic grass fibres from Desso GrassMaster) stadium{{Citation needed|date=August 2011}} since the original grass field of the [[Astrodome]] in [[Houston]] was replaced in 1966 with what would be known as [[AstroTurf]]. The stadium roof was constructed with a clear [[ETFE]] roof supplied and installed by the firm [[Vector Foiltec]], the same material as used at [[Allianz Arena]] in Munich and the [[Beijing National Aquatics Center|Water Cube]] in Beijing.

The stadium was designed as a versatile venue, and is expected to be able to host a range of events including sports ([[rugby union]], [[rugby league]], [[Association football|football]], [[basketball]], [[netball]]), concerts, trade fairs and other large-scale events. The use of relocatable seating allows for flexibility to suit a range of event requirements. Due to size constraints, some sports (such as cricket, a popular sport in New Zealand) are unable to use the stadium.

It has a maximum seated capacity of 30,748 in a full sports mode, and capacity in excess of 36,000 for concerts. There are permanent stands in the South and North with removable seating in East and West Stand areas. The West Stand Area, officially called the [[Mitre 10 (New Zealand)|Mitre 10]] Mega Stand, is also known as the Zoo and is popular with the student population.<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20180429222342/http://www.newshub.co.nz/sport/dunedins-zoo-proving-popular-with-students-2012052316 Dunedin's 'Zoo' proving popular with students]," Newshub. 23 May 2012. Retrieved 30 April 2018.</ref>

=== Roof ===
Internal roof height at centre line:		37 metres<br />
Highest observed rugby kick 			29.4m<br />
External roof height				47 metres (equivalent to a 12-storey building)<br />
Football goal posts:				16 metres

The roof is covered with 20,500m<sup>2</sup> of ETFE ([[ethylene tetrafluoroethylene]]) transparent roofing material (also used in the [[Eden Project]], England and the Beijing Cube, China). Rainwater is collected from the 20,500m<sup>2</sup> roof surface and recycled to irrigate the pitch.

The roof, supported by 5 steel trusses each spanning 105 metres, is capable of supporting the weight of a car. The main truss (South Stand) is 130 metres long and weighs 390 tonnes.

=== Turf ===
Real grass is strengthened by synthetic grass fibres injected deep into the soil. This increases the hard-wearing capability, allowing 3 times the use of natural grass field. The turf is serviced by 2.5&nbsp;km of drainage, 15&nbsp;km of irrigation and 40 automated sprinkler heads. It consists of three different types of seed, 3200m3 of sand, soil and compost in three different layers.

Due to the perceived high cost of maintaining the turf, proposals have been made to replace the grass/artificial turf with a 100% artificial turf,<ref name="ODT_222806">{{cite news |url=http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/222806/stadium-may-get-new-turf |title=Stadium may get new turf |author=Morris, Chris |date=23 August 2012 |work=[[Otago Daily Times]] |access-date=23 August 2012}}</ref> which would limit the attractiveness of the venue for high earning events like rugby test matches (for which the stadium was initially proposed to replace [[Carisbrook]]).

== Construction ==
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Hawkins Construction began work on the site during May 2009. It was completed in August 2011.

During construction, 609 piles were driven to support stadium structure, and 1840m3 concrete poured in North and South stand seating areas. Construction work produced 22,000m3 of excavated fill – much from buildings demolished to make way for the stadium. Over 3,200 tonnes of structural steel and 2,000 tonnes of reinforced steel were used.

The stadium contains 318 toilets and 260 metres of urinals. It houses 12 food and beverage stalls. The grounds are lighted by 220 two-kilowatt sports lights.

At least 600 people were employed in new jobs created by the stadium's construction and fit out. Changes to [[New Zealand State Highway 88|State Highway 88]] proposed prior to the stadium proposal were amended to accommodate the proposed new structure. Construction of the revamped highway was completed in mid-2011.

== Opposition ==
The Forsyth Barr Stadium project was met with significant opposition within Dunedin, with objections focusing largely on the expected cost of a stadium that may find limited use.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/41529/1300-march-against-stadium|title=1300&nbsp;march against stadium|last=Morris|first=Chris|date=31 January 2009|work=[[Otago Daily Times]]|access-date=2 February 2009}}</ref> After prolonged deliberation, the [[Dunedin City Council]] on 17 March 2008 voted 12–2 in favour of proceeding with the project.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/1320238/1642915|title=Dunedin council to help fund stadium|date=17 March 2008|publisher=TVNZ|access-date=29 August 2008}}</ref>

A telephone survey of 2,200 residents run by the Dunedin City Council in early 2007 showed 51.9% thought the council should pay for the project, and larger mail-out surveys by the city and [[Otago Regional Council|Otago Regional council]] showed around 40%.<ref name="ODT_surveys">{{cite web|url=http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/33258/survey-shows-big-swing-against-stadium|title=Survey shows big swing against stadium|last=Loughrey|first=David |date=25 November 2008|work=[[Otago Daily Times]]|access-date=25 January 2010}}</ref> A November 2008 survey organised by Stop the Stadium showed 73.3% of respondents did not support public funding.<ref name="ODT_surveys"/>

Two legal proceedings were taken separately against the Dunedin City Council and Otago Regional Council, attempting to stop funding the stadium with public money.<ref name="ODT_55851">{{cite news |url=http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/55851/council-will-carry-with-stadium |title=Council will carry on with stadium |author=Loughrey, David |date=14 May 2009 |work=[[Otago Daily Times]] |access-date=17 November 2011}}</ref> The Otago Regional Council won the case against it in the Dunedin High Court,<ref name="ODT_60839">{{cite news |url=http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/60839/bid-fails-block-stadium-grant |title=Bid fails to block stadium grant |author=Loughrey, David |date=12 June 2009 |work=[[Otago Daily Times]] |access-date=17 November 2011}}</ref> and the Dunedin City Council won both the High Court proceedings, and subsequent [[Court of Appeal of New Zealand|Court of Appeal]] hearing.<ref name="ODT_92136">{{cite news |url=http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/92136/councillors-courts-and-construction |title=Councillors, courts and construction |author=Loughrey, David |date=6 February 2010 |work=[[Otago Daily Times]] |access-date=17 November 2011}}</ref>

Within a year of opening, stadium critics claimed evidence was published that supported the objections to the stadium being built; sources include the Dunedin City Council, some of its councillors, and associated sporting bodies.<ref name="ODT_222806"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwc.co.nz/forensic-services/publications/report-on-forsyth-barr-stadium-costs-for-dunedin-city-council/|title=Report on Forsyth Barr Stadium Costs for Dunedin City Council|date=May 2012|publisher=Dunedin City Council|access-date=29 July 2012}}</ref><ref name="ODT_224252">{{cite web|url=http://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/opinion/224252/down-time-alone-means-stadium-turf-must-go|title=Down-time alone means stadium turf must go|date=3 September 2012|work=[[Otago Daily Times]]|access-date=8 September 2012}}</ref>

== Funding ==
Originally the total cost of the stadium including land purchases was projected to be NZ$198.3 million. The following contributors make up the original total funding of the project:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/council-projects/stadium/cost|title=Cost and Funding of the Stadium|date=5 October 2009|publisher=Dunedin City Council|access-date=29 October 2009}}</ref>

* Otago Regional Council $37.5 million
* Community Trust of Otago $7.0 million
* University of Otago $10.0 million
* Government $15.0 million
* Dunedin City Council $98.5 million

The non-forensic audit of total cost to construct found the original budget was exceeded, and that Papers for Council were unnecessarily complicated – final disclosed stadium costs were $206.4m plus $18m interest for a total cost of $224.4m<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/263794/PWC-Dunedin-City-Council-Stadium-Report-Presentation-110512-Final.pdf|title=Review of Forsyth Barr Stadium Costs|date=May 2012|publisher=Dunedin City Council|access-date=6 February 2018}}</ref>
 
The Carisbrook Stadium Trust began purchasing the required land on 31 July 2008, with remaining settlements on 31 October 2008. The final cost of the land was $32.5 million, significantly above the original budget of $20 million, but the trust expected to make some money back from the sale of surplus land and materials from the demolition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/20001/council-starts-buying-stadium-land|title=Council starts buying stadium land|last=Loughrey|first=David|date=29 August 2008|work=[[Otago Daily Times]]|access-date=29 August 2008}}</ref>

== Sport ==
===Rugby union===
Forsyth Barr Stadium replaced [[Carisbrook]] as the home stadium of the [[Highlanders (rugby)|Highlanders]] team in [[Super Rugby]] in late 2011, with the stadium in use from the beginning of the [[2012 Super Rugby season]]. The first Super Rugby match played at the stadium, on 3 March 2012, resulted in a narrow win for the Highlanders over local derby rivals the [[Crusaders (Super Rugby)|Crusaders]]. The stadium also became the new home of the [[Otago Rugby Football Union]] team in the domestic ITM Cup, since renamed [[Bunnings NPC]].

The stadium hosted four matches of the [[2011 Rugby World Cup]], three of them featuring [[England national rugby union team|England]], with the first being played on 10 September 2011 against [[Argentina national rugby union team|Argentina]]<ref>[[2011 Rugby World Cup]]</ref>{{Circular reference|date=July 2019}}. For sponsorship reasons, the ground was known as '''Otago Stadium''' during the tournament.

The [[New Zealand national rugby union team|All Blacks]] played their inaugural test at Forsyth Barr Stadium against South Africa on 15 September 2012, the home side winning 21–11.

===Association football===
[[File:Otago United v Waikato FC (1).jpg|thumb|right|A football match being played in the Forsyth Barr Stadium between [[Otago United]] and [[Waikato FC]] in the [[2011–12 ASB Premiership]]]]
The stadium's inaugural game was a pre-season [[association football|football]] match between the [[Wellington Phoenix FC|Wellington Phoenix]] and [[Brisbane Roar FC|Brisbane Roar]] on 20 August 2011, with an attendance of over 15,000 (half of capacity).<ref>[https://archive.today/20120701170521/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/212498,rigters-stars-as-roar-romp.aspx Rigters Stars As Roar Romp], au.fourfourtwo.com, 20 August 2011. Retrieved on 13 November 2011.</ref> This was followed on 14 December 2011 as the Phoenix hosted the same opposition in an [[A-League]] regional round fixture, with an attendance of only 4,628.<ref>[http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/218896,ffa-take-a-league-into-the-regions.aspx FFA Take A-League Into The Regions] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002042251/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/218896,ffa-take-a-league-into-the-regions.aspx |date=2 October 2011 }}, au.fourfourtwo.com, 29 September 2011. Retrieved on 13 November 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-us/match/74736/wellington-phoenix-vs-brisbane-roar/lineup-stats|title=Wellington Phoenix vs Brisbane Roar Lineups and Statistics|date=14 December 2011|publisher=goal.com|access-date=29 August 2012}}</ref> The stadium has also hosted the local ASB Premiership football team [[Otago United]] for some of their home matches in the [[2011–12 ASB Premiership|2011–12 season]].

Forsyth Barr Stadium served as one of the venues for the [[2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup]], hosting six Group Stage matches and one match in the Round of 16.

The venue was one of the venues for the [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]].
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!Date
!Team #1
!Result
!Team #2
!Stage
!Attendance
|-
|21 July 2023
|{{Fbw|PHI}} 
|[[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Group A#Philippines vs Switzerland|0–2]]
|{{Fbw|SUI}}
|[[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Group A|Group A]]
|13,711
|-
|23 July 2023
|{{Fbw|NED}} 
|[[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Group E#Netherlands vs Portugal|1–0]]
|{{Fbw|POR}} 
|[[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Group E|Group E]]
|11,991
|-
|26 July 2023
|{{Fbw|JPN}} 
|[[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Group C#Japan vs Costa Rica|2–0]]
|{{Fbw|CRC}} 
|[[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Group C|Group C]]
|6,992
|-
|28 July 2023
|{{Fbw|ARG}}
|[[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Group G#Argentina vs South Africa|2–2]]
|{{Fbw|RSA}} 
|[[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Group G|Group G]]
|8,834
|-
|30 July 2023
|{{Fbw|SUI}}
|[[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Group A#Switzerland vs New Zealand|0–0]]
|{{Fbw|NZL}} 
|[[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Group A|Group A]]
|25,947
|-
|1 August 2023
|{{Fbw|VIE}} 
|[[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Group E#Vietnam vs Netherlands|0–7]]
|{{Fbw|NED}}
|[[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Group E|Group E]]
|8,215
|}

===Rugby league===
The stadium hosted a pre-season [[rugby league]] match between [[National Rugby League]] sides the [[New Zealand Warriors]] and [[Brisbane Broncos]] on 23 February 2013. The game attracted 15,000 spectators, with the Warriors prevailing 16–10.<ref>{{cite news|last=Meikle|first=Hayden|title=NRL: Warriors overcome Broncos|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10867299|access-date=12 March 2013|work=[[Otago Daily Times]] |date=23 February 2013}}</ref> The quality of the stadium was an important factor in attracting the game to the city.<ref>{{cite news|title=Play: Test cricket in Dunedin|url=http://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/editorial/248304/play-test-cricket-dunedin|access-date=12 March 2013|work=[[Otago Daily Times]] |date=6 March 2013}}</ref> The match was the first time the Warriors had played in Dunedin.<ref>{{cite news|last=McMurran|first=Alistair|title=League: Excitement lifting over Warriors match|url=http://www.odt.co.nz/sport/league/245394/league-excitement-lifting-over-warriors-match|access-date=12 March 2013|work=[[Otago Daily Times]] |date=12 February 2013}}</ref>

In round 3 of the [[2017 NRL season]] on 17 March, the [[Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs]] defeated the [[New Zealand Warriors]] 24–12 in front of 10,238 spectators in the first NRL game in Dunedin for premiership points.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://matchcentre.nrl.com/match/2017/111/20171110320/#match-report|title = Draw}}</ref>

The stadium has hosted one [[New Zealand national rugby league team|New Zealand]] [[rugby league]] international, against [[England national rugby league team|England]] in week 3 of the [[2014 Rugby League Four Nations|2014 Four Nations]] on 8 November 2014. New Zealand beat England 16–14 in front of 15,863 spectators.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/sport/nrl/news/2014/4/four-nations-schedule-2014/ |title=2014 Rugby League Four Nations |access-date=27 April 2014 |archive-date=29 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129034345/http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/sport/nrl/news/2014/4/four-nations-schedule-2014/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/Custom/LS0tMS0tNDkyLS0tLS0tLS15LXktLS0tLS0= Forsyth Barr Stadium results @ Rugby League Project]</ref>

==Other uses==
===Concerts===
The stadium has hosted musical performances by international artists starting with [[Elton John]] in November 2011. Other notable acts to have performed at the stadium include [[Macklemore]] (2013), [[Aerosmith]] (2013),<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.3news.co.nz/Aerosmith-announce-one-off-Dunedin-gig/tabid/418/articleID/287998/Default.aspx| archive-url= https://archive.today/20130413233631/http://www.3news.co.nz/Aerosmith-announce-one-off-Dunedin-gig/tabid/418/articleID/287998/Default.aspx| url-status= dead| archive-date= 13 April 2013| publisher= 3 News NZ| title= Aerosmith announce one-off Dunedin gig| date= 23 April 2013}}</ref> [[Paul Simon]] (2013), [[Tinie Tempah]] (2014), [[Rod Stewart]] (2015), [[Neil Diamond]] (2015), [[Fleetwood Mac]] (2015), [[Black Sabbath]] (2016), [[Stevie Nicks]] (2017), [[Roger Waters]] (2018), [[Robbie Williams]] (2018), and [[Ed Sheeran]] (2018). It also hosted [[Kendrick Lamar]], [[Shania Twain]], and [[P!nk]] during 2018. The [[Eagles (band)|Eagles]], [[Fleetwood Mac]], [[Elton John]] & [[Queen + Adam Lambert]] performed at the stadium between 2019 and 2020. Live music returned to the venue after the pandemic with shows from [[Red Hot Chili Peppers]] supported by [[Post Malone]], [[Rod Stewart]] and [[Cyndi Lauper]] in 2023.

Ed Sheeran's three concerts during his 2018 tour set a new record for concerts in Dunedin, pulling in an audience between them of 108,000 people,<ref>Brown, T., "[https://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/358271/perfect-ed-sheeran-concerts-bring-34m-to-dunedin-economy Perfect: Ed Sheeran concerts bring $34m to Dunedin economy]," ''Radio New Zealand'', 26 May 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2019.</ref> with almost 70,000 of those attending coming from outside the city.<ref>Morris, C., "[https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/triple-concerts-set-new-standard Triple concerts set new standard]," ''Otago Daily Times,'' 2 April 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2019.</ref> On 5 March 2024, P!nk returned to the stadium for her [[Summer Carnival (tour)|Summer Carnival]], performing of a record-breaking crowd of over 37,000 fans.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-06 |title='First female to headline Eden Park': Pink shows love to NZ for attendance-breaking shows |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/pink-thanks-kiwis-for-record-breaking-eden-park-shows-on-international-womens-day/7PWOTKHYPNDEVF7IZWBO47EZOM/ |access-date=2025-04-06 |website=NZ Herald |language=en-NZ}}</ref>

===University of Otago===
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The Forsyth Barr Stadium was partly funded by the [[University of Otago]], and several university facilities are part of the complex, including a gymnasium complex, academic work and lecture spaces, and support facilities. The stadium is connected to the university, of which the main campus is 1000 metres to the northwest, by a series of landscaped areas, and a dedicated university building, University Plaza Building One, lies adjacent to the stadium.

===Community use===
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The stadium's facilities are available to hire for public and private events.

==See also==
*[[List of stadiums in New Zealand]]
*[[Lists of stadiums]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{commons category|Forsyth Barr Stadium}}
*[http://www.forsythbarrstadium.co.nz/ Forsyth Barr Stadium website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20081014134028/http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/council-projects/stadium/relevant-documents-for-the-awatea-street-stadium Dunedin City Council project documents]

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