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{{redirect|Optus Stadium|the stadium formerly known as Optus Oval|Princes Park (stadium)}}
{{distinguish|Perth Rectangular Stadium}}
{{Short description|Stadium in Perth, Western Australia}}
{{Use Australian English|date=July 2011}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2023}}
{{Infobox venue
| stadium_name = Perth Stadium<br/><small>Optus Stadium</small>
| nickname = 
| logo_image = [[File:Optus Stadium logo.png|frameless|upright=0.8]]
| image = WBBL 07 Final (01).jpg
| caption = View eastward in November 2021
| location = [[Burswood, Western Australia]]
| coordinates = {{coord|31|57|4|S|115|53|21|E|display=it}}
| broke_ground = December 2014
| built = December 2014 - December 2017
| opened = 11 December 2017 (soft)<br/>21 January 2018 (official)
| seating_capacity = 61,266<ref>{{cite web |title=Optus Stadium |url=https://www.austadiums.com/stadiums/optus-stadium |website=Austadiums |access-date=18 March 2023}}</ref><br/>65,000 (Rectangular)<ref name=seatingcapacity2>{{cite web|url=https://www.tredsafe.co.nz/projects/perth-stadium-2/|title=Perth Stadium|publisher=TredSafe.co.nz|access-date=25 June 2020|archive-date=29 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629070935/https://www.tredsafe.co.nz/projects/perth-stadium-2/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
70,000 (Concert)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Seating Capacity|url=https://optusstadium.com.au/the-stadium/fact-sheets/seating-capacity#:~:text=Optus%20Stadium%20is%20a%20multi,benchmarking%20of%20other%20stadium%20capacities.|website=Optus Stadium|language=en}}</ref>
| record_attendance = 73,092, Ed Sheeran concert 12 March 2023
| closed = 
| demolished = 
| owner = [[Government of Western Australia]] [[VenuesWest]]
| operator = VenuesLive<ref>{{cite web|url=https://optusstadium.com.au/about/|title=About Us|publisher=Optus Stadium|access-date=21 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121125837/https://optusstadium.com.au/about/|archive-date=21 January 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.venueslive.com.au/|title=VenuesL!ve|access-date=21 January 2018}}</ref>
| surface = stabilized turf
| scoreboard = Yes
| dimensions = {{convert|165|x|130|m|yd|abbr=on}} (AFL)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://optusstadium.com.au/factsheets/afl-fact-sheet|title=AFL Fact Sheet|publisher=Optus Stadium|access-date=25 July 2018}}</ref>
| field_shape = Oval
| construction_cost = A$1.6 billion
| architect = [[Hassell (architecture firm)|Hassell]], [[HKS Inc|HKS]], [[Philip Cox|Cox]]
| former_names = 
| publictransit = {{Ubl|{{rint|perth|ARM}} [[Perth Stadium railway station|Perth Stadium]]|{{rint|perth|bus}} [[Perth Stadium Bus Station|Perth Stadium]]}}
| tenants = ; [[Australian Football League]]

[[West Coast Eagles]] ([[Australian Football League|AFL]]) (2018–present)<br/>
[[Fremantle Football Club]] ([[Australian Football League|AFL]]) (2018–present)<br/>
[[North Melbourne Football Club]] ([[Australian Football League|AFL]]) (2025–present)<br/>{{cn|date=May 2025}} 

; Cricket

[[Australia national cricket team]] (2018–present) <br/> [[Western Australia cricket team]] (2018–present) <br/> [[Perth Scorchers]] ([[Big Bash League|BBL]]) (2018–present) <br/> [[Perth Scorchers Women]] ([[Women's Big Bash League|WBBL]]) (2018–present)

; [[Rugby Union]]

[[Australia national rugby union team]] (selected matches)
{{Infobox cricket ground
| embed             = yes
| country           = Australia
| last used         = 
| home club         = 
| international     = yes
| end1 = North: Member's End (cricket);<br />West: River End (AFL)
[[Image:PerthStadiumCricketPitchDimensions.svg|250px]]
| end2 = South: Langer Stand End (cricket);<br />East: Train Station End (AFL)
| firsttestdate     = 14–18 December
| firsttestyear     = 2018
| firsttesthome     = Australia
| firsttestaway     = India
| lasttestdate      = 22–26 November
| lasttestyear      = 2024
| lasttesthome      = Australia
| lasttestaway      = India
| firstodidate      = 28 January
| firstodiyear      = 2018
| firstodihome      = Australia
| firstodiaway      = England
| lastodidate       = 10 November
| lastodiyear       = 2024
| lastodihome       = Australia
| lastodiaway       = Pakistan
| firstt20idate     = 8 November
| firstt20iyear     = 2019
| firstt20ihome     = Australia
| firstt20iaway     = Pakistan
| lastt20idate      = 13 February 
| lastt20iyear      = 2024
| lastt20ihome      = Australia 
| lastt20iaway      = West Indies 
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| date              = 22 November
| year              = 2024
| source            = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/ground/1126475.html Cricinfo
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}}

'''Perth Stadium''', commercially known as '''Optus Stadium''' due to sponsorship reasons, is a [[multi-purpose stadium]] in the [[Burswood, Western Australia|Burswood]] suburb of [[Perth]], [[Western Australia]]. It was completed during late 2017 and officially opened on 21 January 2018. The stadium's total capacity is 61,266, including standing room, making it the [[List of sports venues in Australia|third-largest stadium in Australia]] (after the [[Melbourne Cricket Ground]] and [[Stadium Australia]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.austadiums.com/stadiums/optus-stadium|title=Optus Stadium (Perth Stadium)|work=Austadiums}}</ref> The stadium can be extended up to 65,000 seats for rectangular sports.

Perth Stadium is primarily used for [[Australian rules football]] and [[cricket]]. Perth's two [[Australian Football League]] (AFL) teams – the [[Fremantle Football Club]] and the [[West Coast Eagles]] – relocated their home games from [[Subiaco Oval]] to Perth Stadium, while the [[Perth Scorchers]] play their [[Big Bash League]] home games at the venue, having previously played at the [[WACA Ground]].

Perth Stadium was built by a consortium led by [[Multiplex (company)|Multiplex]]. The announcement of the Burswood location in June 2011 followed a series of earlier proposals for the stadium, including locations in [[Subiaco, Western Australia|Subiaco]] and [[East Perth, Western Australia|East Perth]].

==History==
===Early proposals===
[[File:Burswood Golf Course2 Moondyne.jpg|thumb|The Burswood Park Golf Course was closed and the stadium built on its northern end]]
In 2003, the [[Government of Western Australia]] commissioned a review to examine the future of major sporting venues in Western Australia. To conduct the review, a taskforce was appointed. It was chaired by John Langoulant, Chief Executive of the [[Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia]], and released its final report in May 2007.<ref name=StadiaReport>{{cite web |url=http://www.majorstadiataskforce.com.au/default.aspx?menuID=7 |title=The Stadium & the City |date=23 May 2007 |access-date=10 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080723014420/http://www.majorstadiataskforce.com.au/default.aspx?menuID=7 |archive-date=23 July 2008}}</ref> The report recommended the construction of a new 60,000-seat stadium at either [[Kitchener Park]] (which adjoins [[Subiaco Oval]]) or in [[East Perth, Western Australia|East Perth]], which would be suitable for [[Australian rules football]], [[cricket]] and also rectangular-field sports such as [[Association football|soccer]], [[rugby union]] and [[rugby league]]. The taskforce recommended against the further development of Subiaco Oval, which would be demolished. It also recommended against building the new stadium at the site of Burswood, stating that "The development costs at the Burswood site would be significantly higher due to local site conditions and the need for significant upgrades to transport infrastructure."<ref name=Pricetag>{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-16/burswood-announced-as-new-stadium/3735154|title=No price tag on Burswood sports stadium|date=16 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120219054922/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-16/burswood-announced-as-new-stadium/3735154 |archive-date=19 February 2012 |url-status=live |publisher=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]|work=ABC News|access-date=2 February 2012}}</ref>

In July 2007, the Government of Western Australia announced its preference to build a new 60,000-seat stadium rather than re-develop Subiaco Oval,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=77&ContentID=33344|title=New stadium the right option, Kobelke says|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090521204035/http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=77&ContentID=33344 |archive-date=21 May 2009 |agency=AAP|work=[[The West Australian]]|date=4 July 2007}}</ref> and in early 2008 it confirmed that Subiaco Oval would be demolished for the new Perth super-stadium to be built next door at Kitchener Park.<ref name=TheAge/> This site was chosen ahead of the other suggested site at the old [[East Perth Power Station]], which was set aside to house a new $500 million [[Western Australian Museum|museum]].<ref name=MediaRelease>{{cite web|publisher=[[Government of Western Australia]]|url=http://www.sra.wa.gov.au/SubiCentro/NewsEventsANDPublications/MediaReleases/08+February+2008+-+New+Major+Sports+Stadium+for+Western+Australia.htm |title=Media Release: 'New major sports stadium for Western Australia'|date=8 February 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080612083903/http://www.sra.wa.gov.au/SubiCentro/NewsEventsANDPublications/MediaReleases/08+February+2008+-+New+Major+Sports+Stadium+for+Western+Australia.htm|archive-date=12 June 2008}}</ref>

The new stadium at Subiaco was scheduled to be built between 2011 and 2016, with the majority of the stadium to be completed in 2014. Subiaco Oval was to be demolished between 2014 and 2016 to allow the end of construction on Perth Stadium. The staged construction would have allowed for Australian rules football to be played at the new venue by 2014, when the stadium was two-thirds completed with an initial capacity of 40,000 seats. The final stage would be completed in 2016 and expand the stadium's capacity to 60,000.<ref name="TheAge">{{cite news |title = Perth to get new $1.1 billion stadium |url = http://news.theage.com.au/perth-to-get-new-11-billion-stadium/20080208-1r2m.html |newspaper = [[The Age]] |date = 8 February 2008 |access-date = 17 January 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080216221146/http://news.theage.com.au/perth-to-get-new-11-billion-stadium/20080208-1r2m.html |archive-date = 16 February 2008 |url-status = dead }}</ref><ref name="Mayes">{{cite web |title = $1.1b sport stadium for Kitchener Park, Subiaco |first = Andrea |last = Mayes |url = http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,23180266-2761,00.html |website = [[PerthNow]] |date = 8 February 2008 |access-date = 17 January 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080213155317/http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,23180266-2761,00.html |archive-date = 13 February 2008 |url-status = dead }}</ref>

Stadium plans suggested its playing surface would have been oval in shape to accommodate Australian rules football and cricket games. The stadium was also expected to have retractable seating which would have reconfigured the venue to make it suitable for rectangular-field sports codes, such as soccer, rugby union and rugby league.<ref name=LMSC>[http://www.lmsc.com.au/news.php?newsid=1641 Big State Needed Big Decision For A Big Stadium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080721085957/http://www.lmsc.com.au/news.php?newsid=1641 |date=21 July 2008 }}, Local Media Services Company, 10 February 2008</ref> These retractable seats were to number 22,000, and were to be situated along the touch lines and behind the posts in the rectangular configuration. With an overall planned capacity of 60,000, Perth Stadium would have been Western Australia's largest sports venue, and it was designed to be built such that the capacity could be increased to 70,000 if needed in the future.<ref name=Mayes/>

The stadium was expected to be primarily used for Australian rules football with the ability to host cricket, rugby union, rugby league and soccer matches. It was planned that it would be the home ground for the [[West Coast Eagles]] and [[Fremantle Dockers]], the two Western Australian teams in the [[Australian Football League]]. It was also planned to host rugby union Test matches, soccer and [[rock concert]]s.<ref name=Mayes/> In reality AFL matches have been joined by the AFLW games and WAFL grand finals.

The cost for the Kitchener Park stadium was expected to reach $1.1 billion, including $800 million on construction of the stadium itself and $300 million on associated infrastructure, property acquisition, escalation, transport infrastructure and other costs.<ref name=TheAge/> Construction of the new stadium would have involved moving 27 private residences and moving residents from another 66 state housing properties surrounding Subiaco Oval. These state housing tenants would have been relocated within the Subiaco area.<ref name=Mayes/> The project was going to be funded by the Government of Western Australia.<ref name=MediaRelease/><ref name=Mayes/>

Following the [[2008 Western Australian state election|election of a new State Government]] under [[Colin Barnett]], the new stadium's plans were scrapped in early February 2009.  Barnett stated that a new stadium would not be considered for at least two years.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/02/02/2480377.htm|title=Sports stadium and museum plans scrapped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090308054728/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/02/02/2480377.htm |archive-date=8 March 2009 |work=ABC News|publisher=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]|date=2 February 2009}}</ref> As a result of Australia's failed bid for the [[2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup bids|2022 World Cup]], $250 million in potential [[Australian Government|federal government]] funding for a new stadium was also withdrawn in December 2010.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/feds-should-fund-perth-stadium-barnett-20101203-18jil.html |title=Feds should fund Perth stadium: Barnett |date=3 December 2010 |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |publisher=Fairfax Media|access-date=3 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101206092846/http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/feds-should-fund-perth-stadium-barnett-20101203-18jil.html |archive-date=6 December 2010 |url-status=live}}</ref>

===Burswood location===
In June 2011, the State Government announced that the new stadium would be built in [[Burswood, Western Australia|Burswood]] on the northern section of the Burswood Park golf course.<ref name="west-announcement">{{cite news | url=http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/newshome/9718788/barnett-confirms-stadium-for-burswood/ | title=Barnett confirms stadium for Burswood | date=29 June 2011 | access-date=30 June 2011 | author=Harvey, Ben | work=The West Australian | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110701053636/http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/newshome/9718788/barnett-confirms-stadium-for-burswood/ | archive-date=1 July 2011 | df=dmy-all }}</ref> The government stated that the Burswood site was preferred because it was unconstrained by surrounding developments and had the additional benefit of being government-owned.<ref name=Pricetag/> It would also allow for a special events six-platform [[Perth Stadium railway station]] to be built and could be connected to the central business district via a [[Matagarup Bridge|pedestrian bridge]] across the [[Swan River (Western Australia)|Swan River]] to [[East Perth]].<ref name=Barnett>[http://www.perthstadium.com.au/index.php?id=113 Premier announces architect and location for major stadium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331221626/http://www.perthstadium.com.au/index.php?id=113 |date=31 March 2012 }} Department of Sport and Recreation, Government of Western Australia, 2011, retrieved 2 February 2012.</ref> A car park was not built to service the stadium, with visitors expected to either park in the city and walk across the bridge or use public transport.<ref name=Trenwith>{{cite news|first=Courtney|last=Trenwith|url=http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/stadium-to-stand-alone-as-an-iconic-landmark-20111216-1oy0y.html|title=Stadium to stand alone as an iconic landmark|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120210183711/http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/stadium-to-stand-alone-as-an-iconic-landmark-20111216-1oy0y.html |archive-date=10 February 2012|work=[[WA Today]]|date=16 December 2011}}</ref>

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The Government stated that planning for the new stadium at Burswood was due to be completed by mid-2012, with construction commencing in 2014 and scheduled for completion in 2018. It announced [[Multiplex (company)|Multiplex]] as the contract holders for the construction of the stadium<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-14/claim-perth-stadium-subcontractors-owed-millions/7629994|title=Claim Perth Stadium subcontractors owed millions|date=14 July 2016|work=ABC News|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|access-date=30 April 2018}}</ref> and appointed the firm [[Populous (company)|Populous]] as the project's architectural consultants.<ref name="west-announcement"/>

===Construction===
====Cost====
[[File:Perth Stadium construction, May 2016.jpg|thumb|Perth Stadium under construction, photographed from Victoria Park Drive in May 2016]]
Following the Barnett Government's announcement to move the site of the proposed stadium to Burswood, it stated that the stadium would cost around $700 million, with an extra $300 million allocated to public transport works.<ref name="west-announcement"/><ref name=Pricetag/> However, in December 2011 Premier [[Colin Barnett]] stated that it was too early to say what the final cost would be, explaining that "No one can put a price on it until it's designed, until it goes out to tender".<ref name=Pricetag/>

The previous Government's Major Stadia Taskforce had earlier put the total cost of the Burswood stadium option, including transport needs, at $1.147 billion.<ref name="west-announcement"/> This higher cost, comparative to the sites at Subiaco or East Perth, was mainly "due to the need to provide substantial transport infrastructure as well as the additional costs associated with site conditions (i.e. reclaimed flood plain and site previously used as the Perth Municipal Rubbish Dump which included industrial as well as domestic landfill up until 1971)."<ref name=Parker>{{cite news|first=Gareth|last=Parker|url=http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/newshome/12907766/burswood-junk-raises-stadium-blowout-fears/|work=The West Australian|title=Burswood junk raises stadium blowout fears|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218050041/http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/newshome/12907766/burswood-junk-raises-stadium-blowout-fears |archive-date=18 February 2012|date=15 February 2012|access-date=20 February 2012}}</ref> In June 2011 the ''[[The West Australian|West Australian]]'' newspaper reported that due to an increase in construction costs since the release of the task force report in 2007, the total cost will be close to $1.5 billion, assuming work begins within two years.<ref name="west-announcement"/>

The [[Australian Football League]] agreed to help pay for Perth's new stadium at Burswood, although it was not revealed how much money it would contribute.<ref name=AFLcontribution/> However, the nearby [[Crown Perth]], which is expected to benefit commercially from the presence of the stadium, was not asked by the Barnett Government to help meet the construction costs.<ref name=Packer>{{cite news|first=Fran|last=Rimrod|url=http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/burswood-casino-hits-the-jackpot-with-new-stadium-neighbour-20110629-1gqd9.html|title=Burswood Casino hits the jackpot with new stadium neighbour|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120427102307/http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/burswood-casino-hits-the-jackpot-with-new-stadium-neighbour-20110629-1gqd9.html |archive-date=27 April 2012|date=29 June 2011|access-date=20 February 2012}}</ref>

In October 2017 it was reported that the final cost of the completed stadium was $1.6 billion. This equated to an average cost per Western Australian household of $1500, and per person of $600.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-29/does-the-new-perth-stadium-represent-value-for-taxpayer-money/9090410|title=The new Perth Stadium: What will WA get for $1.6 billion?|work=ABC News|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=1 November 2017}}</ref> In February 2018 a State Government inquiry into Western Australia's finances under the former Barnett government found that the full cost of the stadium including transport infrastructure will be $1.8 billion, around $200 million more than previous estimates.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-20/langoulant-inquiry-into-wa-finances-slams-barnett-government/9465312|title=Langoulant inquiry into WA finances slams Barnett government decisions?|work=ABC News|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=20 February 2018}}</ref>

====Impacts====
[[File:Perth 220716 gnangarra-7.JPG|thumb|Perth Stadium under construction, photographed from East Perth in July 2016]]
The site is located on the Burswood Peninsula, previously known as the Swan Portland Cement Site. The Swan Portland Cement Company Ltd operated at the site from 1927 and [[James Hardie Industries]] operated at the adjacent site from the 1920s up until 1981. In its report and recommendations, ''Remediation and Redevelopment of the Swan Portland Cement Site, Burswood'', (January 1998) the [[Environmental Protection Authority of Western Australia|Environmental Protection Authority]], states "The current site is contaminated with [[asbestos]] waste from the James Hardie operations and cement kiln dust, kiln bricks and associated contaminated soil and hydrocarbons from the Swan Portland cement operations." In its report it estimates {{convert|750|e3m3|e6ft3|abbr=off}} cement kiln dust on the site, the effects of which should be managed, with regard to its effects upon public health, groundwater and surface water. Three zones of asbestos contamination on the site were identified in the report; zone 1 having {{convert|68|e3m3|e6ft3|abbr=off}} of broken and loose asbestos, zone 2 having {{convert|150|e3m3|e6ft3|abbr=off}} of asbestos contamination up to {{convert|15|m}} below ground level and zone 3 being {{convert|180|e3m3|e6ft3|abbr=off}} of asbestos contamination within {{convert|600|e3m3|e6ft3|abbr=off}} of cement kiln dust.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.epa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/EPA_Report/842_B879.pdf |title=Remediation and redevelopment of the Swan Portland Cement site, Burswood |publisher=[[Environmental Protection Authority of Western Australia]]|date=January 1998}}</ref>

The EPA report states that while undisturbed in the soil, the contamination poses no threat to public health but disturbing the site will result in airborne asbestos fibres and contamination from the soil. The EPA recommended a management plan for any disturbance of asbestos contamination to be conducted by the [[Town of Victoria Park]].

In November 2012, Victoria Park residents contacted the Health Department to notify them asbestos and other material had been unearthed by work on the southern parking lot of the Casino complex.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/toxic-fears-hit-burswood-and-crown-casino-site/story-e6frg13u-1226573942220|date=8 February 2013|first=Paul|last=Lampathakis|title=Toxic fears hit Burswood and Crown Casino site|work=PerthNow|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130315064038/http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/toxic-fears-hit-burswood-and-crown-casino-site/story-e6frg13u-1226573942220|archive-date=15 March 2013}}</ref> Alarmed residents feared asbestos exposure to locals, park users and Casino patrons. Although the Health Department advised that no risk had been identified, stock piles were sprayed with hydromulch, windbreaks were put on fencing, contaminant levels were being monitored and paths and loose soil were sealed. The Premier's office advised that the Department of Building Management and Works were undertaking the project. The Health Department assured residents there was "no risk to the general public".

The construction of the stadium affected [[Aboriginal Australians|Aboriginal]] communities. Although the State Solicitor's Office advises that [[native title]] has been extinguished over the site, it has heritage significance for the local indigenous people, the [[Whadjuk]] Noongar, being a burial site. Despite the Department of Indigenous Affairs advising the existence of the registered Aboriginal Heritage site affecting the Burswood Peninsula and East Perth foreshore, the site was deregistered by the Barnett Liberal State Government. Following the Supreme Court decision Robinson v Fielding [2015] WASC 108 to reinstate DAA 22874 (Marapikurrinya Yintha – Port Hedland Harbour) after it had been deregistered by the Barnett government,<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Government of Western Australia |author=Department of Aboriginal Affairs |date=n.d. |title=Heritage: Site Reassessments |url=https://www.daa.wa.gov.au/heritage/site-reassessments/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170410075927/http://www.daa.wa.gov.au/heritage/site-reassessments |archive-date=10 April 2017 }}</ref> the Burswood Island Burial site was reassessed in October 2016 but remains "Not a Site" under the Aboriginal Heritage Act (AHA).<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Government of Western Australia |author=Department of Aboriginal Affairs |date=2016 |title=Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (AHA): Notice of assessment of Aboriginal heritage places by the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee (ACMC) |url=https://www.daa.wa.gov.au/globalassets/pdf-files/heritage-pdfs/acmc/4.-reassessment-decisions.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170302095810/http://www.daa.wa.gov.au/globalassets/pdf-files/heritage-pdfs/acmc/4.-reassessment-decisions.pdf |archive-date=2 March 2017 }}</ref> Previously the site was recognised by the Department of Aboriginal Affairs under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (AHA) as DAA site 15914: Burswood Island Burial. "Several culturally significant sites around WA have had their protection withdrawn in the past year on the basis they no longer fit the definition of a sacred site. Guidelines issued by the Department of Aboriginal Affairs stated that to be a recognised as sacred site, a place needs to have been devoted to religious use rather than simply mythological stories, songs or beliefs."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Perpitch |first1=Nicolas |last2=Gartry |first2=Laura |title=Aboriginal heritage test case overturns decision to deregister Port Hedland site |date=1 April 2015 |work=ABC News |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-01/aboriginal-heritage-test-case-port-hedland/6366250 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811221303/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-01/aboriginal-heritage-test-case-port-hedland/6366250 |archive-date=11 August 2016 }}</ref>

===Opening===
The first event to be held at the stadium was a [[Twenty20]] cricket match between the [[Perth Scorchers]] and the [[England Lions (cricket team)|England Lions]] on 11 December 2017, followed by a second match between the same teams two days later.<ref name=GoodbyeSubiaco>{{Cite news |url=https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/kids/goodbye-subiaco-oval-hello-burswood-stadium-ng-b88638926z |title=Goodbye Subiaco Oval, hello Burswood stadium |last=de Moeller |first=Olga |date=12 December 2017 |work=The West Australian |access-date=31 January 2018 }}</ref> It was officially opened to the public on 21 January 2018 with a free open day for the community.<ref name=ABC_OpenDay>{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-21/crowds-flock-to-new-perth-stadium/9345908|title=WA Premier Mark McGowan opens doors to new $1.6 billion Perth stadium|work=ABC News|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=21 January 2018|access-date=21 January 2018}}</ref>

==Naming rights==
[[File:Perth Stadium logo.svg|thumb|180x180px|The original Perth Stadium logo]]
During construction, then-Premier Colin Barnett had maintained that the government would not be selling the naming rights for the stadium as it would "not be appropriate for such a significant piece of State-owned infrastructure".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/14m-a-year-for-arena-name-ng-ya-342104|title=$1.4m a year for Arena name|date=27 December 2012|work=The West Australian|access-date=24 October 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024095916/https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/14m-a-year-for-arena-name-ng-ya-342104|archive-date=24 October 2017}}</ref> Instead he suggested a name such as "Swan Stadium" or "River Stadium" – named after the adjacent [[Swan River (Western Australia)|Swan River]] – would be more appropriate.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/national/swan-river-stadium-swan-stadium-or-river-stadium-premier-says/news-story/877ef80e1f6470641cb7867e603f1865|title=Swan Stadium or River Stadium?|access-date=24 October 2017}}</ref> Ultimately, the name Perth Stadium was settled on as it was more representative of Western Australia.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Welcome to Perth Stadium|last=Titelius|first=Regina|date=16 August 2015|work=[[The Sunday Times (Western Australia)|The Sunday Times]]|page=14}}</ref> In the lead up to the [[2017 Western Australian state election|state election in March 2017]], Labor, then in opposition, announced that it would sell the naming rights for both Perth Stadium and [[Perth Arena]] as part of a plan to return the state budget to surplus if it were to win government.<ref>{{Cite news|first1=Dylan|last1=Caporn|first2=Gary|last2=Adshead|url=http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/wa-elecion-2017-perth-stadium-perth-arena-naming-rights-for-sale-if-labor-wins/news-story/ce83bb9237ca2423071e95951a3c0d0f|work=PerthNow|title=Stadium, arena names to be sold: Labor|access-date=24 October 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024102108/http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/wa-elecion-2017-perth-stadium-perth-arena-naming-rights-for-sale-if-labor-wins/news-story/ce83bb9237ca2423071e95951a3c0d0f|archive-date=24 October 2017}}</ref>

Despite initially suggesting it might retain the Perth Stadium name or at least retain "Perth" in any naming rights arrangement,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/perth-stadium-naming-rights-may-not-be-sold-off/news-story/32e57316a581cfe4bacdcfb19aa78c84|title=Naming rights: To sell or not to sell|access-date=24 October 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024103036/http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/perth-stadium-naming-rights-may-not-be-sold-off/news-story/32e57316a581cfe4bacdcfb19aa78c84|archive-date=24 October 2017}}</ref> the new [[First McGowan Ministry|McGowan government]] announced on 8 November 2017 that the stadium would be officially known as Optus Stadium. [[Optus]], the second-largest [[Telephone company|telecommunications company]] in Australia, and the state government agreed to a 10-year naming rights deal that is thought to be worth approximately $50 million in value.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/perth-stadium-officially-named-optus-stadium/news-story/00958b4811d548852ddd3e2a54ff960f|title=Perth Stadium officially named Optus Stadium|work=Perth Now|date=8 November 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108094516/http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/perth-stadium-officially-named-optus-stadium/news-story/00958b4811d548852ddd3e2a54ff960f|archive-date=8 November 2017}}</ref>

For international cricket matches, the stadium is known as Perth Stadium, due to Cricket Australia’s contractual obligations.<ref name="PN">{{cite news |last1=Zimmerman |first1=Josh |title=Optus Stadium to be temporarily stripped of telco signage in line with T20 World Cup contract |url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/optus-stadium-to-be-temporarily-stripped-of-telco-signage-in-line-with-t20-world-cup-contract-c-8480067 |access-date=29 October 2022 |work=Perth Now |publisher=West Australian Newspapers Limited |date=7 October 2022}}</ref>

==Facilities==
===Architecture and design===
[[File:Perth Stadium, December 2017 01.jpg|thumb|Exterior view of the stadium in December 2017, its stylistic brown facade visible]]
As with the earlier plans for the new stadium at Kitchener Park, the stadium seats over 60,000 spectators, with the ability to seat up to 70,000 in rectangular mode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.austadiums.com/news/news.php?id=587|date=14 February 2017|work=Austadiums|title=Perth Stadium expandable to 70k|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170219174349/http://www.austadiums.com/news/news.php?id=587|archive-date=19 February 2017}}</ref> Initially in the early design stages, it was hoped the venue could have the potential to expand to 80,000 seats in the future by adding a third tier along one wing and another tier on the opposite side of the ground each holding 10,000 seats.<ref name=80k>{{cite news|first=Todd|last=Cardy|url=http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/new-stadium-could-reach-80000-capacity/story-e6frg13u-1226349183529|title=New stadium could reach 80,000 capacity|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510025154/http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/new-stadium-could-reach-80000-capacity/story-e6frg13u-1226349183529 |archive-date=10 May 2012 |work=PerthNow|date=7 May 2012|access-date=7 May 2012}}</ref> Even at 61,266, Perth Stadium still has the third-biggest capacity of any stadium in the country, behind the [[Melbourne Cricket Ground]] and [[Stadium Australia|Accor Stadium]].<ref name=AFLcontribution>{{cite news|first=Courtney|last=Trenwith|url=http://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl-will-help-pay-for-new-wa-stadium-20110816-1ivz8.html|title=AFL will help pay for new WA stadium|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120828153458/http://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl-will-help-pay-for-new-wa-stadium-20110816-1ivz8.html|archive-date=28 August 2012|work=WA Today|date=16 August 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Optus Stadium to host once in a lifetime AFL Grand Final|url=https://optusstadium.com.au/news/optus-stadium-to-host-once-in-a-lifetime-afl-grand-final|access-date=31 August 2021|website=Optus Stadium|language=en}}</ref>

The field is {{convert|165|m|abbr=on}} long and {{convert|130|m|abbr=on}} wide, {{convert|5|m|abbr=on}} longer than both the Melbourne Cricket Ground and [[Docklands Stadium]] in [[Melbourne]], but {{convert|10|m|abbr=on}} shorter than Subiaco Oval which was {{convert|175|by|122|m|abbr=on}}.<ref name=80k/> It is a multi-purpose facility able to hold not only sporting events such as Australian rules football and major rugby league, rugby union, cricket and soccer games, but major cultural events such as concerts and other entertainment events.<ref name=MediaRelease/>

Like the WACA, when the Fremantle sea breeze blows across the stadium, it gives welcoming relief from the heat. However, due to the stadium seating being a fully enclosed, open roofed dome, the stadium can get hotter than the WACA.

=== Technological Innovations ===
Optus Stadium is equipped with a range of state-of-the-art technological features designed to enhance the fan experience.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=Inside the Cutting-Edge Technology Powering Optus Stadium in Perth |date=27 August 2023 |url=https://dev.to/jaydipparikh/inside-the-cutting-edge-technology-powering-optus-stadium-in-perth-4cfn |access-date=2023-09-08 |publisher=DEV Community}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{cite web |title=Meet Australia's Smartest and Highest Tech Stadium: Perth's Optus Stadium |url=https://us.sios.com/resources/meet-australias-smartest-and-highest-tech-stadium-perths-optus-stadium/ |access-date=2023-09-08 |publisher=SIOS}}</ref>

==== LED Displays ====
The stadium features dual giant [[LED display|LED displays]], each spanning over 284 square meters. These displays are manufactured by [[Mitsubishi Electric]] and [[Daktronics]], and they offer ultra-sharp 4K resolution.<ref>{{cite web |title=Optus Stadium: A Technological Marvel Leading the Way in Delivering Immersive Viewing Experience |date=30 October 2022 |url=https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/optus-stadium-a-technological-marvel-leading-the-way-in-delivering-immersive-viewing-experience/ |access-date=2023-09-08 |publisher=CricTracker}}</ref>

==== Connectivity ====
Optus Stadium provides robust connectivity through a multi-layer network built on [[Cisco Systems|Cisco]]'s industrial-grade [[Wi-Fi 6]] access points. Additionally, [[Telstra]] enhances the coverage by blanketing the stadium in [[5G]] signal.<ref name=":1" /> 

==== Roof design====
The stadium's roof comprises a light weight membrane textile that covers 85% of the seats. It is supported by cantilevered trusses to give a halo effect, with all columns located behind the seating area.<ref>{{cite web |title=New Perth Optus Stadium Tensile Membrane Roof (2018) |url=https://lsaa.org/projects/stadiums/519-new-perth-stadium-tensile-membrane-roof-2 |website=Lightweight Structures |access-date=27 January 2025 |language=en-gb |date=13 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Technical Paper: Optus Stadium And Stadium Park |url=https://acaa.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Optus-Stadium-and-Stadium-Park.pdf |website=Australian Construction Achievement Award |access-date=27 January 2025}}</ref>

==== Integrated Technologies ====
The stadium leverages integrated technology for a seamless fan experience, including digital ticketing, sensor-equipped turnstiles, and a stadium app offering real-time information.<ref>{{cite web |title=Optus Stadium |url=https://www.colorkinetics.com/global/showcase/optus-stadium |access-date=2023-09-08 |publisher=Color Kinetics}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> 

===Food and amenities===
The stadium is serviced by over 50 food and beverage outlets, with patrons able to follow on-field action on TV screens.<ref>{{cite web |title = Optus Stadium Fact Sheet |url = https://optusstadium.com.au/factsheets/perth-stadium/ |website = Optus Stadium website |access-date = 21 January 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180121020929/https://optusstadium.com.au/factsheets/perth-stadium/ |archive-date = 21 January 2018 |url-status = live }}</ref> Fans will never be more than {{convert|40|m}} away from a bar or food outlet, with 75 percent of food supplied from locally owned and operated businesses.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://optusstadium.com.au/factsheets/optus-stadium-retail-food-menu-fact-sheet/|title=Retail Menu Fact Sheet|publisher=Optus Stadium}}</ref> The Camfield, a large pub, [[microbrewery]] and function centre, is located outside the stadium and open seven days a week.<ref>{{cite news |title = The newest pub takes shape next to Perth Stadium |url = https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/the-newest-pub-takes-shape-next-to-perth-stadium-ng-b88625272z |work = [[Today Tonight]] |publisher = [[The West Australian]] |date = 10 October 2017 |access-date = 21 January 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171117123152/https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/the-newest-pub-takes-shape-next-to-perth-stadium-ng-b88625272z |archive-date = 17 November 2017 |url-status = live }}</ref>

There are two {{convert|340|m2|abbr=on|adj=on}} screens on either end of the stadium and over 1,000 TV screens located within it. The stadium has 748 male, 781 female and 60 [[accessible toilet|accessible]] toilets.<ref>{{cite news |first = David |last = Prestipino |title = Inside Perth Stadium for AFL 2018: Optus pens 10-year sponsorship deal |url = http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/inside-perth-stadium-for-afl-season-2018-not-a-bad-seat-in-the-house-20171101-gzcs5f.html |newspaper = [[The Age]] |date = 5 November 2017 |access-date = 21 January 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180121014115/http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/inside-perth-stadium-for-afl-season-2018-not-a-bad-seat-in-the-house-20171101-gzcs5f.html |archive-date = 21 January 2018 |url-status = live }}</ref> Security features include an on-site police station, 650 [[CCTV]] cameras around the stadium and surrounding precinct, and freestanding metal detectors at the stadium.<ref>{{cite news |first = Kate |last = Campbell |title = Security crackdown for Optus Stadium opening |url = https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/security-crackdown-for-optus-stadium-opening-ng-b88711643z |work = [[PerthNow]] |date = 14 January 2018 |access-date = 21 January 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180113211749/https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/security-crackdown-for-optus-stadium-opening-ng-b88711643z |archive-date = 13 January 2018 |url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first = Daniel |last = Emerson |title = Punters to face full body scans at new Perth Stadium |url = https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/punters-to-face-full-body-scans-at-new-perth-stadium-ng-8ec3cf26d8dd8434ac0456bffb69ed1d |work = [[PerthNow]] |date = 18 September 2017 |access-date = 21 January 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180121020206/https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/punters-to-face-full-body-scans-at-new-perth-stadium-ng-8ec3cf26d8dd8434ac0456bffb69ed1d |archive-date = 21 January 2018 |url-status = live }}</ref>

During the Test Cricket match in December 2019, a temporary swimming pool was installed, similar to the one at [[The Gabba]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestadiumbusiness.com/2019/10/10/optus-stadium-host-pool-area-day-night-test/|title=Optus Stadium to host pool area during day-night Test|date=10 October 2019|website=The Stadium Business|language=en-GB|access-date=16 December 2019}}</ref>

In February 2021 a rooftop tour branded "Halo" was opened at the stadium, allowing participants to walk around the stadium's roof.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/optus-stadium-experience-takes-dedicated-sports-fans-to-new-heights-20210122-p56wad.html|title=Optus Stadium experience takes dedicated sports fans to new heights|date=23 January 2021|website=WA Today|language=en-GB|access-date=5 August 2021}}</ref> In August 2021 a new viewing platform began construction on top of the roof on the western side of the stadium. The wheelchair accessible platform, which resembles a [[Drink_can#Stay-on-tab|pull tab]] from above, projects {{convert|5|m}} beyond both sides of the stadium roof and also features a section where visitors can lean over the playing field below while wearing a safety harness.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thewest.com.au/news/perth/optus-stadium-viewing-platform-ring-pull-to-add-serious-wow-factor-ng-b881955450z|title=Optus Stadium viewing platform: 'Ring pull' to add serious wow factor|date=3 August 2021|website=The West|language=en-GB|access-date=5 August 2021}}</ref> The platform and the attraction - branded "Vertigo" - both opened in March 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2022/03/Optus-Stadium-attraction-takes-fan-experiences-to-new-heights.aspx|title=Optus Stadium attraction takes fan experiences to new heights|date=8 March 2022|website=mediastatements.wa.gov.au|language=en-GB|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=8 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308032318/https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2022/03/Optus-Stadium-attraction-takes-fan-experiences-to-new-heights.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Transport===
<gallery>
File:E37 Perth Stadium Open Day 004.JPG|The purpose-built [[Perth Stadium railway station]], serviced by Transperth's [[Armadale line|Armadale and Thornlie Line]] services
File:E37 Perth Stadium Open Day 132 (cropped).JPG|[[Perth Stadium Bus Station]], consisting of 22 stands and currently serviced by nine Transperth bus routes
</gallery>
As the stadium is located on a peninsula with limited road access, the majority of visitors have to travel to and from the stadium primarily by public transport. The [[Public Transport Authority (Western Australia)|Public Transport Authority]] aims to have 83 percent of visitors use public transport.<ref name="abctransport">{{cite news |first = Nicolas |last = Perpitch |title = How to get to Perth Stadium: Train, bus, car or walk – the best options to get there and home |url = http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-19/how-to-get-to-perth-stadium-train-bus-car-or-walk/9335876 |work = [[ABC News (Australia)|ABC News]] |publisher = [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] |date = 19 January 2018 |access-date = 20 January 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180119102813/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-19/how-to-get-to-perth-stadium-train-bus-car-or-walk/9335876 |archive-date = 19 January 2018 |url-status = live }}</ref> The six-platform [[Perth Stadium railway station]] and 22-stand [[Perth Stadium Bus Station]] located nearby are expected to serve an estimated 28,000 and 8,000 passengers respectively on event days.<ref name="abctransport" /><ref>{{cite news |first = Jamie |last = Freestone |title = Perth Stadium Station officially open ahead of ground's first event in January |url = https://thewest.com.au/news/transport/perth-stadium-station-officially-open-ahead-of-grounds-first-event-in-january-ng-b88678879z |newspaper = [[The West Australian]] |date = 2 December 2017 |access-date = 20 January 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180120103621/https://thewest.com.au/news/transport/perth-stadium-station-officially-open-ahead-of-grounds-first-event-in-january-ng-b88678879z |archive-date = 20 January 2018 |url-status = live }}</ref>

For events, 8,600 people typically walk and cycle across the Swan River via the [[Windan Bridge]], and an additional 14,300 walk across the [[Matagarup Bridge]] which connects the stadium precinct with public transport and car parks in East Perth.<ref>{{cite web |title = Optus Stadium Transport |url = http://www.pta.wa.gov.au/projects/current-projects/perth-stadium-transport |publisher = [[Public Transport Authority (Western Australia)|Public Transport Authority]] |access-date = 20 January 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180120104630/http://www.pta.wa.gov.au/projects/current-projects/perth-stadium-transport |archive-date = 20 January 2018 |url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/optus-stadium-bridge-now-open-for-footy-hordes-ahead-of-sunday-afl-game-20180714-p4zrio.html |title=Optus Stadium bridge now open for footy hordes ahead of Sunday AFL game| work=WA Today|date=14 July 2018}}</ref> There are 600 bicycle parking spots located around the stadium precinct. The stadium has 1,400 car parking bays, but they are reserved for staff, premium ticket holders and disability parking.<ref name="abctransport" /> A [[taxi rank]] is next to the stadium.<ref>{{cite news| first=Peter |last=de Kruijff| title='Uber ban' lifted at Optus Stadium with new taxi rank| url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/perth-stadium/uber-ban-lifted-at-optus-stadium-with-new-taxi-rank-ng-b881134095z | work=[[The West Australian]] |date=13 March 2019 |access-date=21 June 2019}}</ref>

A {{convert|96|m|ft|adj=on}} jetty was built near Matagarup Bridge and officially opened on 11 June 2018. The Burswood Jetty allows all public and commercial vessels to drop off or pick up patrons with a 15-minute time limit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/projects/burswood-public-jetty.asp |title=Burswood Jetty|last=JO| website=www.transport.wa.gov.au|language=en|access-date=1 September 2019}}</ref> The Little Ferry Co. operates a service which stops every wed-sun at the jetty, while [[Captain Cook Cruises Western Australia|Captain Cook Cruises]] operates [https://www.captaincookcruises.com.au/special-event-cruises/afl-stadium-transfers cruise transfers] to and from the jetty on event days.<ref>{{cite web |title = Jetty – Optus Stadium |url = https://optusstadium.com.au/getting-here/jetty/ |website = Optus Stadium website |access-date = 20 January 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180120111520/https://optusstadium.com.au/getting-here/jetty/|archive-date = 20 January 2018 |url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first = Kent |last = Acott |title = Work begins on $5m jetty tipped to ferry footy fans to Perth's Optus Stadium |url = https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/work-begins-on-5m-jetty-tipped-to-ferry-footy-fans-to-perths-optus-stadium-ng-b88655875z |newspaper = [[The West Australian]] |date = 11 November 2017 |access-date = 20 January 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180120111648/https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/work-begins-on-5m-jetty-tipped-to-ferry-footy-fans-to-perths-optus-stadium-ng-b88655875z |archive-date = 20 January 2018 |url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://optusstadium.com.au/getting-here/burswood-jetty|title=Burswood Jetty|website=Optus Stadium|language=en|access-date=1 September 2019}}</ref>
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==Stadium uses==
===Australian rules football===
[[File:2021 AFL Grand Final, Perth Stadium, Simon Goodwin and Max Gawn hoist up the cup together, 25 September 2021.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Perth Stadium hosted the [[2021 AFL Grand Final]].]]
[[File:Nicky Winmar statue.jpg|thumb|right|[[Nicky Winmar]] statue, erected 2019]]
Perth Stadium is used for [[Australian rules football]] matches in the [[Australian Football League]] (AFL) from March–September. The stadium was constructed to provide a new home ground for the [[West Coast Eagles]] and [[Fremantle Football Club|Fremantle Dockers]], Perth's two professional AFL clubs. The state government negotiated an agreement with the AFL and the [[West Australian Football Commission]] (WAFC) in October 2017, allowing the Eagles and Dockers to play their home matches at the venue from the start of the [[2018 AFL season|2018 season]], in exchange for a $10.3 million a year guarantee for the WAFC until 2028.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-20/deal-done-for-afl-to-be-played-at-new-wa-stadium/9072288|title=AFL deal made for games to be played at new Perth Stadium|work=ABC News|date=20 October 2017}}</ref> Fremantle's [[Fremantle Football Club#AFL Women's team|women's team]] hosted the first Australian rules football match at the venue against {{AFLW|Col}} on 10 February 2018, and the attendance of 41,975 was the highest stand-alone figure in domestic women's sport.<ref name=FremantleTriumph>{{cite web|url=http://www.theage.com.au/afl/fremantle-dockers/fremantle-triumph-in-front-of-record-crowd-against-collingwood-20180210-p4yzx0.html|title=Fremantle triumph in front of record crowd against Collingwood|first=Justin|last=Chadwick|date=10 February 2018|access-date=11 February 2018|work=The Age}}</ref> The first AFL premiership match to be played at the new stadium was contested between {{AFL|WC}} and {{AFL Syd}} on 25 March 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2017-10-26/eagles-to-kickoff-2018-season-at-perth-stadium|title=West Coast to open 2018 at Perth Stadium against Sydney|publisher=West Coast Eagles|first=Gary|last=Stocks|date=26 October 2017|access-date=26 October 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171026163940/http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2017-10-26/eagles-to-kickoff-2018-season-at-perth-stadium|archive-date=26 October 2017}}</ref>

Perth Stadium became the twelfth venue to host a [[AFL Grand Final|Grand Final]] in VFL/AFL history, when, due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Victoria|COVID-19 lockdown in Victoria]] precluding travel from the state, it hosted the [[2021 AFL Grand Final]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/673113/confirmed-grand-final-heads-west-gill-lets-new-brownlow-night-slip|title=CONFIRMED: Grand Final heads west, Gill lets new Brownlow night slip|publisher=AFL.com.au|first=Nathan|last=Schmook|date=31 August 2021|accessdate=31 August 2021}}</ref> The match saw the [[Melbourne Football Club|Melbourne Demons]] defeat the {{AFL WB}} by 74 points to win their first AFL premiership since [[1964 VFL season|1964]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Laughton |first1=Max |title=A GRAND NEW FLAG: Demons end 57 years of AFL agony with 17 minutes of magic |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-grand-final-2021-melbourne-demons-vs-western-bulldogs-live-updates-score-start-time-video-stream-blog/news-story/bc1bb66f7efccb9d3eac5aa333669230 |access-date=25 September 2021 |work=Fox Sports |date=25 September 2021 |language=en}}</ref> A total of 61,118 people attended, which is the second highest crowd for the stadium and the biggest for an AFL game at the venue.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|first=|last2=|first2=|date=25 September 2021|title=Victory for Perth as first AFL grand final goes off without a hitch|language=en-AU|work=ABC News|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-26/perth-afl-grand-final-celebrations-demons-bulldogs-2021/100492126|access-date=5 October 2021}}</ref>

===Cricket===
[[Cricket]] matches, such as [[One Day International]]s (ODI) and [[Twenty20]]s, are held at the stadium in the months of October–February. Since late 2017, the [[Australia national cricket team]] play most of their Perth-based Tests, One Day and Twenty20 matches at the venue.<ref name="cricketoverview">{{cite news|newspaper=WAToday|date=3 September 2015|access-date=5 September 2015|title=WACA to shift Test matches to new Perth Stadium at Burswood|url=http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/waca-to-shift-test-matches-to-new-perth-stadium-at-burswood-20150903-gjeaxp.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905165411/http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/waca-to-shift-test-matches-to-new-perth-stadium-at-burswood-20150903-gjeaxp.html|archive-date=5 September 2015}}</ref> The stadium is also the home ground of [[Big Bash League]] side [[Perth Scorchers]], who relocated from the [[WACA Ground]] in 2018.<ref name="cricketoverview"/> The first major event at the stadium was an ODI match between [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] and [[England cricket team|England]] on 28 January 2018, which England won by 12 runs.<ref name="Perthdebut2">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10883/report/1072314|title=Curran's five-for steals thrilling win for England|first=Daniel|last=Brettig|date=28 January 2018 |access-date=31 January 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

Perth Stadium became the 19th [[List of cricket grounds in Australia|venue in Australia]] to host a [[One Day International]] cricket game.<ref name="Perthdebut">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10883/preview/1072314/ |title=Final ODI marks start of new era for Perth|access-date=28 January 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> The [[Western Australian Cricket Association]] later confirmed that the stadium would host its first ever Test match, which began between Australia and India on 14 December 2018.<ref name="PerthTestDebut">{{cite web|url=https://www.waca.com.au/news/international-fixtures/2018-04-30|title=Perth Stadium To Host Maiden Test|access-date=2 October 2018|work=Western Australian Cricket Association|archive-date=2 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181002102330/https://www.waca.com.au/news/international-fixtures/2018-04-30|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Perth Stadium became the fourth venue in Australia to host a men's [[Day/night cricket]] Test match, when [[Australian national cricket team|Australia]] took on [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] between 12 and 16 December 2019.<ref name="Perth Day-Night Test">{{cite web |url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/cricket/cricket-australia-confirm-australia-to-host-new-zealand-in-day-night-test-in-perth-ng-b881190785z|title=Cricket Australia confirm Australia to host New Zealand in day-night Test in Perth|first=Rob|last=Forsaith|date=7 May 2019 |access-date=12 May 2019 |work=The West Australian}}</ref>

During the [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2022 Men's T20 World Cup]], Perth Stadium hosted five out of the 45 matches that were played around the country in October 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/mens-t20-world-cup-2022|title=Men's T20 World Cup 2022|work=Optus Stadium|accessdate=18 May 2022}}</ref>

In October 2024, it was announced that Perth Stadium will host the first test of the [[The Ashes|2025-2026 Men's Ashes]], this will be the first time the Perth Stadium will host an Ashes Test.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NRMA Insurance Men's Ashes Series Date Released {{!}} Cricket.com.au |url=https://www.cricket.com.au:443/ashes-dates-announced |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=www.cricket.com.au |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Perth Stadium set to make Ashes debut|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/132044/perth-stadium-set-to-make-ashes-debut|access-date=2024-10-16 |website=[[Cricbuzz]]|language=en}}</ref>

The most runs scored here in Test format is by [[Marnus Labuschagne]] (524 runs), followed by [[Travis Head]] (391 runs) and [[Steve Smith (cricketer)|Steve Smith]] (371 runs). The most wickets taken here is by [[Nathan Lyon]] (29 wickets), [[Mitchell Starc]] (26 wickets) and [[Josh Hazlewood]] (16 wickets).{{fact|date=May 2025}}

The most runs scored here in ODI format is by [[Marcus Stoinis]] (109 runs), followed by [[Joe Root]] (62 runs) and [[Jason Roy]] (49 runs). The most wickets taken here is by [[Tom Curran (cricketer)|Tom Curran]] (5 wickets) and [[Andrew Tye]] (5 wickets).{{fact|date=May 2025}}

===Rugby league===

The [[National Rugby League]] played a double-header in round 1 of the [[2018 NRL season]] in front of 38,842 fans.<ref name=OptusStadiumNRL>{{cite web|url=https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/nrl-double-header/|title=Perth NRL Double Header|publisher=Optus Stadium|access-date=3 February 2018}}</ref>

The second match of the [[2019 State of Origin series]] between [[New South Wales rugby league team|New South Wales]] and [[Queensland rugby league team|Queensland]] was played at  Perth Stadium on 23 June 2019 and marked the first Origin game to be played in Western Australia. [[New South Wales rugby league team|New South Wales]] defeated [[Queensland rugby league team|Queensland]] 38–6 in front of a crowd of 59,721 spectators.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/holden-state-of-origin/|title=Holden State of Origin|publisher=Optus Stadium|date=17 July 2018|access-date=17 July 2018}}</ref>

On 21 April 2021, it was announced that the second match of the [[2022 State of Origin series]] was to be held at Perth Stadium after managing to secure the event from the Australian Rugby League Commission for an undisclosed sum. [[New South Wales rugby league team|New South Wales]] defeated [[Queensland rugby league team|Queensland]] 44–12 in front of a crowd of 59,358 spectators.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/perth-s-optus-stadium-to-host-second-state-of-origin-game-in-2022-20210421-p57l1c.html|title=Perth's Optus Stadium to host second State of Origin game in 2022|publisher=WAtoday|date=21 April 2021|accessdate=21 April 2021}}</ref>

On 5 August 2023, the [[National Rugby League]] played a double-header in round 23 of the [[2023 NRL season]]. The first game was between the [[Dolphins (NRL)]] versus the [[Newcastle Knights]] which ended in Newcastle winning 28 - 30. The second game was played between the [[South Sydney Rabbitohs]] and the [[Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks]] which resulted in Cronulla winning 16 - 26. The overall attendance that day was a total of 45,814 people.

In August 2023, it was announced that Perth Stadium had secured the right to host State of Origin games in 2025 and 2028.<ref>{{Cite web |title=State of Origin |url=https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/state-of-origin |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=Optus Stadium |language=en}}</ref> [[Queensland rugby league team|Queensland]] defeated [[New South Wales rugby league team|New South Wales]] 26-24 in front of a crowd of 57,023 spectators in the 2025 game.

===Rugby union===
The stadium hosted the Australian leg of the 2019 [[Bledisloe Cup]] series, which doubled as a [[The Rugby Championship|Rugby Championship]] match, in which the Wallabies beat New Zealand 47-26 on 10 August 2019 in front 61,241 fans.<ref>{{cite web |title=Australia thrash All Blacks 47-26 in Rugby Championship in Perth |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/49305836 |website=BBC Sport |access-date=29 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/bledisloe-cup-wallabies-v-all-blacks/|title=Bledisloe Cup – Wallabies v All Blacks|publisher=Optus Stadium|date=30 July 2018|access-date=30 July 2018}}</ref><ref name=OptusEventCalendar>{{cite web|url=https://optusstadium.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018_OptusStadium_EventCalendar.pdf|title=Optus Stadium Events Calendar|date=1 February 2018|work=Optus Stadium}}</ref> The match was the first Bledisloe Cup Test to be held in Western Australia (the Subiaco Oval had previously hosted [[Mandela Challenge Plate]] tests in the Tri-Nations against South Africa) and set the stadium's highest single-day attendance record.

On 30 January 2020, the Western Australian state government announced that the [[South Africa national rugby union team|Springboks]] would play the [[Australia national rugby union team|Wallabies]] at the stadium as part of the [[2020 Rugby Championship]] on 29 August 2020. This was, however, cancelled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. However, in 2024, it was announced that the Springboks would take on the Wallabies at the stadium on 17 August that year, marking the former team's first return to Perth since 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/wallabies-v-south-africa|title=Wallabies v South Africa|work=Optus Stadium|accessdate=22 February 2024}}</ref>

Following the success of the match in 2019, it was announced that the Australian leg of the Bledisloe Cup would return to the stadium in 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/they-re-back-bledisloe-and-the-boks-to-return-to-perth-20200130-p53w96.html|title=They're Back: Bledisloe and the Boks to return to Perth|work=WAToday|date=30 January 2020 |access-date=30 January 2020}}</ref> In September 2021 52,724 spectators watched All Blacks beat the Wallabies 21–38.<ref>{{cite web |title=All Blacks defeat Wallabies 38-21 in Perth to complete Bledisloe Cup clean sweep |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-05/bledisloe-cup-all-blacks-defeat-wallabies-in-perth/100434954 |website=ABC |access-date=29 June 2025}}</ref>

In July 2022, the Wallabies hosted historic rivals [[England national rugby union team|England]] in a three-test series; the first match was played at Perth Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/wallabies-v-england|title=Wallabies vs. England|work=Optus Stadium|accessdate=18 May 2022}}</ref> Australia beat England 30–28 in front of 47,668 fans.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 July 2022 |title=Wallabies d England |url=https://www.austadiums.com/sport/event/26639 |access-date=7 July 2022 |website=Austadiums}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Australia 30-28 England: Tourists suffer dismal defeat against 14-man Wallabies |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/62020916 |website=BBC Sport |access-date=29 June 2025}}</ref> In August 2024 the Springboks beat Australia 12–30 in their Rugby Championship matchup in front of 58,197 fans.<ref>{{cite web |title=Strong Second Half Sees Springboks Home over Wallabies |url=https://super.rugby/therugbychampionship/news/strong-second-half-sees-springboks-home-over-wallabies/ |website=Super Rugby |access-date=29 June 2025}}</ref>

In June 2025 the stadium hosted a crowd of 46,656 for [[British and Irish Lions]] 56–7 [[2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia#Western Force v British & Irish Lions|tour match]] victory over the [[Western Force]].<ref>{{cite web |title=British and Irish Lions Dominate Force in the Opening Game of Their Australian Tour |url=https://www.usnews.com/news/sports/articles/2025-06-28/british-and-irish-lions-dominate-force-in-the-opening-game-of-their-australian-tour |website=US News |access-date=29 June 2025}}</ref>

===Soccer===

The stadium hosted a [[Exhibition game|friendly]] match between [[Perth Glory FC|Perth Glory]] and [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] on 23 July 2018.<ref name=Chelsea>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/24/perth-glory-hold-their-own-in-friendly-defeat-to-chelsea|title=Perth Glory hold their own in friendly defeat to Chelsea|work=The Guardian|agency=AAP|date=23 July 2018}}</ref>

The [[2019 A-League Grand Final]] was played at the stadium on 19 May 2019, which was the first time [[Perth Glory FC|Perth Glory]] has hosted the grand final in the League's history.<ref name=OptusStadiumALeague>{{cite web|url=https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/hyundai-a-league-grand-final|title=2019 Hyundai A-League Grand Final|publisher=Optus Stadium|access-date=10 May 2019}}</ref> The Grand Final broke the attendance record for an A-League finals series match. [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] played two pre-season games at the stadium, one against Perth Glory on 13 July 2019 and the other against [[Leeds United F.C.–Manchester United F.C. rivalry|historic rival]] [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] on 17 July 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://optusstadium.com.au/united-in-perth|title=United in Perth|publisher=Manchester United|access-date=16 December 2018}}</ref>

In July 2022, [[English Premier League]] clubs [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]], [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]], [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]], and [[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]] travelled to Perth to compete in ICON - Perth's Festival of International Football. Crystal Palace played Leeds United on 22 July, and Manchester United played Aston Villa on 23 July.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2022/04/Premier-League-superstars-kicking-goals-for-Perth-in-International-Festival-of-Football-blockbuster-event.aspx|title=Premier League superstars kicking goals for Perth in International Festival of Football blockbuster event|publisher=Government of Western Australia|accessdate=18 May 2022|archive-date=28 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220428005437/https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2022/04/Premier-League-superstars-kicking-goals-for-Perth-in-International-Festival-of-Football-blockbuster-event.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref>

On 18 July 2023, Premier League clubs [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]] and [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]] played a [[Exhibition game|friendly pre-season game]] at Perth Stadium. Earlier, the latter club had played [[Perth Glory]] on 15 July.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/football-in-perth|title=Football in Perth|publisher=Optus Stadium|access-date=23 March 2023}}</ref>

On 29 October 2023, Perth Stadium hosted a [[2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament]] match between the [[Australia women's national soccer team|Matildas]] and the [[Philippines women's national football team|Philippines]]. The crowd of 59,155 was the largest attendance for a soccer match (men or women) at the stadium, and was the largest home crowd recorded for an Australian women's sports event outside of an [[Olympic Games]] or a [[FIFA Women's World Cup|World Cup]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-29/matildas-defeat-philippines-second-olympic-qualifier-perth/103036436|title=Matildas demolish Philippines 8-0 in second Olympic qualifier in Perth|newspaper=ABC News|date=29 October 2023 |access-date=29 October 2023}}</ref> The stadium also hosted a qualifying match between [[Chinese Taipei women's national football team|Chinese Taipei]] and [[Iran women's national football team|Iran]] on the same date.

On 31 May 2024, Italian clubs [[AC Milan]] and [[AS Roma]] played a friendly game at the stadium. The friendly was the two clubs' only game played in the Asia-Pacific region in 2024 and marked the return to Australia of AC Milan for the first time in 30 years and was AS Roma's first time in Perth since 1966.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook-Labor-Government/It's-%22Benvenuto-a-Perth!%22-for-two-giants-of-Italian-football-20240306|title=It's "Benvenuto a Perth!" for two giants of Italian football|publisher=WA Government|accessdate=8 March 2024}}</ref>

On 5 June 2025, the stadium hosted a [[2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC third round|2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier]] against [[Japan national football team|Japan]], which was the [[Australia men's national soccer team|Socceroos]]' penultimate game in this qualifying round, and crucial in securing direct qualification to the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-16 |title=Subway Socceroos to face Japan at Perth Stadium in World Cup Qualifier {{!}} Socceroos |url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/subway-socceroos-face-japan-perth-stadium-world-cup-qualifier |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=www.socceroos.com.au |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-16 |title=Socceroos want Optus full to the brim for crucial clash |url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/world-cup-soccer/socceroos-assistant-hayden-foxe-hoping-for-packed-optus-stadium-in-crucial-world-cup-qualifier-against-japan-c-17091545 |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=The West Australian |language=en}}</ref> Australia won the game 1–0 thanks to a 90th minute winner from [[Aziz Behich]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-06-05 |title=Socceroos all-but qualify for World Cup with smash-and-grab win in Perth |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-05/live-updates-socceroos-vs-japan-fifa-world-cup-qualifier-perth/105379870 |access-date=2025-06-10 |work=ABC News |language=en-AU}}</ref> This left the Socceroos only needing to avoid defeat by fewer than 5 goals against [[Saudi Arabia national football team|Saudi Arabia]] to qualify directly to the World Cup, on the final match day.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-06-10 |title=What the Socceroos need to qualify for the World Cup |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-10/what-do-the-socceroos-need-to-qualify-for-2026-fifa-world-cup/105387428 |access-date=2025-06-10 |work=ABC News |language=en-AU}}</ref>

On 8 February 2026, the stadium will reportedly host a regular season [[Serie A]] game between [[AC Milan]] and [[Como 1907]] due to scheduling constraints with stadium [[San Siro]] hosting the [[2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony]] around the same time, making this the first major European league regular season game to be played overseas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestadiumbusiness.com/2025/06/11/optus-stadium-lined-up-for-landmark-serie-a-match/|title=Optus Stadium ‘lined up’ for landmark Serie A match|first=Rob|last=Ridley|date=June 11, 2025}}</ref>

===Entertainment===
Perth Stadium is also capable of hosting major [[concerts]] and other entertainment events. Both [[Ed Sheeran]] and [[Taylor Swift]] performed at the venue in 2018.<ref name=EdSheeran1>{{cite web|url=https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/music/ed-sheeran-becomes-king-of-perth-for-a-weekend-without-sold-out-optus-stadium-shows-ng-b88763362z|title=Ed Sheeran becomes king of Perth for a weekend with sold out Optus Stadium shows|work=The West Australian|access-date=12 March 2018|date=4 March 2018}}</ref><ref name=TaylorSwift>{{cite web|url=https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/taylor-swift-reputation-stadium-tour/|title=Taylor Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour|publisher=Optus Stadium|access-date=3 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203181536/https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/taylor-swift-reputation-stadium-tour/|archive-date=3 February 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Nitro Circus]] performed at the stadium on 22 April 2018.<ref name=NitroCircus>{{cite web|url=https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/nitro-circus-next-level-tour/|title=Nitro Circus – Next Level Tour|website=Optus Stadium|access-date=15 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203181533/https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/nitro-circus-next-level-tour/|archive-date=3 February 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Eminem]] performed at the stadium on 27 February 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/eminem-rapture-2019-tour|title=Eminem Rapture 2019 Tour|work=Optus Stadium|access-date=16 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181216163718/https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/eminem-rapture-2019-tour|archive-date=16 December 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[U2]] performed at the Stadium on 27 November 2019 as part of their [[The Joshua Tree Tour 2017|2019 Joshua Tree tour]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/u2-the-joshua-tree-tour|title=U2: The Joshua Tree Tour|website=Optus Stadium|access-date=31 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190531023853/https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/u2-the-joshua-tree-tour|archive-date=31 May 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Queen + Adam Lambert]] performed at the Stadium on 23 February 2020 as part of their [[The Rhapsody Tour|Rhapsody Tour]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/the-rhapsody-tour-2019|title=Queen + Adam Lambert – The Rhapsody Tour|publisher=Optus Stadium|access-date=8 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190408025308/https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/the-rhapsody-tour-2019|archive-date=8 April 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 18 November 2022, [[Guns N' Roses]] performed at the stadium as part of their [[Guns N' Roses 2020 Tour|2022 tour]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lemay-Conway |first1=Indigo |title=Review: Guns N' Roses play long, loud show to strangely quiet Perth crowd at Optus stadium |url=https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/music-reviews/review-guns-n-roses-play-long-loud-show-to-strangely-quiet-perth-crowd-at-optus-stadium--c-8888441 |website=The West Australian |access-date=17 February 2023 |date=19 November 2022 |url-access=subscription}}</ref> On 12 February 2023, the [[Red Hot Chili Peppers]] and [[Post Malone]] performed at the stadium as part of the former act's [[Red Hot Chili Peppers 2022 Global Stadium Tour|Global Stadium Tour]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/red-hot-chili-peppers-with-post-malone|title=Red Hot Chili Peppers with Post Malone|website=Optus Stadium|access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref> In the current biggest ticketed single-event at the stadium, Ed Sheeran performed again on 12 March 2023 as part of his [[+–=÷x Tour]].<ref name=sheeran23>{{cite web|url=https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/ed-sheeran-pitch-perfect-in-front-of-record-breaking-perth-crowd-20230313-p5crhy.html|title=Ed Sheeran pitch perfect in front of record-breaking Perth crowd|website=WA Today|date=13 March 2023|access-date=25 February 2024}}</ref> The YouTube channel How Ridiculous uploaded a video on 8 March 2023 that had been filmed at the stadium.<ref>{{Citation |title=Giant Balloon Popping Tic Tac Toe from Stadium Roof | date=8 March 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnSCJW3f2-4 |access-date=2023-03-22 |language=en}}</ref> On 18 and 19 November 2023, as part of their [[Music of the Spheres World Tour]], [[Coldplay]] performed their only 2023 Australian shows at the stadium; it was the band's first shows in Perth since their [[Viva la Vida Tour]] in February 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/coldplay|title=Coldplay|publisher=Optus Stadium|accessdate=9 May 2023}}</ref> On 1 and 2 March 2024, [[Pink (singer)|Pink]] performed at the stadium as part of her [[Summer Carnival (tour)|Summer Carnival]] tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/pink|title=P!NK|publisher=Optus Stadium|accessdate=16 February 2023}}</ref>

===Professional wrestling===
On 21 September 2023, [[WWE]] announced that the [[Elimination Chamber: Perth|2024 Elimination Chamber]] would be held at Perth Stadium on 24 February 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-s-worst-kept-secret-perth-s-optus-stadium-lands-major-wwe-event-20230921-p5e6nh.html|title='WA's worst-kept secret': Perth's Optus Stadium lands major WWE event|date=21 September 2023 |publisher=WA Today|access-date=29 October 2023}}</ref> 52,590 spectators attended the event, which was the first WWE event held in Australia since 2018, and the only WWE event to be held in the Asia–Pacific region in 2024.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Elimination Chamber results: Powell's live review of Rhea Ripley vs. Nia Jax for the Women's World Championship, Elimination Chamber matches, Grayson Waller Effect with Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/02/24/wwe-elimination-chamber-results-powells-live-review-of-rhea-ripley-vs-nia-jax-for-the-womens-world-championship-elimination-chamber-matches-grayson-waller-effect-with-seth-rollins-and-cody-rho/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=February 24, 2024|access-date=February 24, 2024}}</ref><ref name=elim24>{{cite web|last=Caleb|first=Runciman|title=WWE Elimination Chamber: All the smackdowns, unexpected turns and shoeys at wrestling extravaganza in Perth|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/wrestling/wwe-elimination-chamber-all-the-smackdowns-unexpected-turns-and-shoeys-at-wrestling-extravaganza-in-perth-c-13715193|work=PerthNow|date=February 24, 2024|access-date=February 25, 2024}}</ref>

==Attendances==
===Sports=== 
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{| class="wikitable sortable" 
|+ Top 10 all time sports attendances at Perth Stadium
|- style="background:#bdb76b;"
!No.
!Attendance
!Date
!Game
!Sport
!Series
|-
! align="center" |1
|61,241{{efn|name="note1"|text=Stadium was in rectangular mode with additional seating added.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Optus Stadium (Perth Stadium) {{!}} Austadiums |url=https://www.austadiums.com/stadiums/optus-stadium |access-date=24 October 2022 |website=www.austadiums.com}}</ref>}}
|align="center" |10 August 2019
|align="center" |[[Australia national rugby union team|Wallabies]] def. [[New Zealand national rugby union team|All Blacks]]
|align="center" |[[Rugby union]]
|align="center" |[[Bledisloe Cup|2019 Bledisloe Cup]]
|-
! align="center" |2
|61,118
|align="center" |25 September 2021
|align="center" |{{AFL Mel}} def. {{AFL WB}}
|align="center" |[[Australian rules football]]
|align="center" |[[2021 AFL Grand Final]]
|-
! align="center" |3
|59,721
|align="center" |23 June 2019
|align="center" |[[New South Wales rugby league team|New South Wales]] def. [[Queensland rugby league team|Queensland]]
|align="center" |[[Rugby league]]
|align="center" |[[2019 State of Origin series]]
|-
! align="center" |4
|59,608
|align="center" |22 September 2018
|align="center" |{{AFL WC}} def. {{AFL Mel}}
|align="center" |[[Australian rules football]]
|align="center" |[[2018 AFL finals series]]
|-
! align="center" |5
|59,588
|align="center" |8 September 2018
|align="center" |{{AFL WC}} def. {{AFL Col}}
|align="center" |[[Australian rules football]]
|align="center" |[[2018 AFL finals series]]
|-
! align="center" |6
|59,358
|align="center" |26 June 2022
|align="center" |[[New South Wales rugby league team|New South Wales]] def. [[Queensland rugby league team|Queensland]]
|align="center" |[[Rugby league]]
|align="center" |[[2022 State of Origin series]]
|-
! align="center" |7
|59,216
|align="center" |5 September 2019
|align="center" |{{AFL WC}} def. {{AFL Ess}}
|align="center" |[[Australian rules football]]
|align="center" |[[2019 AFL finals series]]
|-
! align="center" |8
|59,155 
|align="center" |29 October 2023
|align="center" |[[Australia women's national soccer team|Australia]] def. [[Philippines women's national football team|Philippines]]
|align="center" |[[Association football|Soccer]]
|align="center" |[[2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament]]
|-
! align="center" |9
|58,982
|align="center" |3 September 2022
|align="center" |{{AFL Fre}} def. {{AFL WB}}
|align="center" |[[Australian rules football]]
|align="center" |[[2022 AFL finals series]]
|-
! align="center" |10
|58,599
|align="center" |10 September 2021
|align="center" |{{AFL Mel}} def. {{AFL Gee}}
|align="center" |[[Australian rules football]]
|align="center" |[[2021 AFL finals series]]
|}

===Other events===
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Top 10 musical acts/entertainment events attendances at Perth Stadium
|-style="background:#bdb76b;"
! scope="col" |No.
! scope="col" |Attendance
! scope="col" |Date
! scope="col" |Participants
! scope="col" |Event
! scope="col" |Series/Tour
! scope="col" class="unsortable"  |{{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
! align="center" |1
| 124,883{{efn|name="twoshows"|Over two shows}}
| align="center" |18 & 19 November 2023
| align="center" |[[Coldplay]]
| align="center" |Concert 
| align="center" |[[Music of the Spheres World Tour]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |date=19 November 2023 |title=Coldplay's Celestial Playground: Chris Martin Brings Joy, Tears to Perth's Optus Stadium |url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-live-reviews/coldplay-perth-optus-stadium-live-review-52530/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20231119132712/https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-live-reviews/coldplay-perth-optus-stadium-live-review-52530/ |archive-date=19 November 2023 |access-date=19 November 2023 |website=Rolling Stone Australia}}</ref>
|-
! align="center" |2
| 114,031{{efn|name="twoshows"}}
| align="center" |2 & 3 March 2018
| align="center" |[[Ed Sheeran]]
| align="center" |Concert 
| align="center" |[[÷ Tour]]
| <ref name="EdSheeran1" />
|-
! align="center" |3
|110,000{{efn|name="segmented"|Spread throughout the day. Time limited, hourly segments, no seating allocation}}
|align="center" |21 January 2018
|align="center" |[[General public]]
|align="center" |Official opening and public open day
|align="center" |N/A
|<ref name="ABC_OpenDay" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Optus Stadium Open Day |url=https://www.venueswest.wa.gov.au/venues/optus-stadium/events/optus-stadium-open-day/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180214202822/https://www.venueswest.wa.gov.au/venues/optus-stadium/events/optus-stadium-open-day/ |archive-date=14 February 2018 |access-date=14 February 2018 |publisher=VenuesWest}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=19 January 2018 |title=Your guide to Optus Stadium Open Day |work=WA Today |publisher=Fairfax Media |url=http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/your-guide-to-optus-stadium-open-day-20180119-h0kwz1.html |access-date=14 February 2018}}</ref>
|-
! align="center" |4
| 73,092
| align="center" |12 March 2023
| align="center" |[[Ed Sheeran]]
| align="center" |Concert
| align="center" |[[+–=÷× Tour]]
|<ref name=sheeran23/>
|-
! align="center" |5
|60,500
| align="center" |27 February 2019
| align="center" |[[Eminem]]
| align="center" |Concert
| align="center" |Rapture Tour (2019)
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 February 2019 |title=The Real Slim Shady stands up for Perth crowd |url=https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/music/the-real-slim-shady-stands-up-for-perth-crowd-ng-b881120380z |access-date=27 February 2019 |website=The West Australian}}</ref>
|-
! align="center" |6
|52,590
| align="center" |24 February 2024
| align="center" |[[WWE]]
| align="center" |[[Elimination Chamber: Perth]]
| align="center" |[[WWE Elimination Chamber]]
|<ref name=elim24/>
|-
! align="center" |7
|51,180
| align="center" |12 February 2023
| align="center" |[[Red Hot Chili Peppers]]
| align="center" |Concert
| align="center" |[[Red Hot Chili Peppers 2022 Global Stadium Tour|Global Stadium Tour]]
|<ref>{{cite web |last=Balaam |first=Kellie |date=13 February 2023 |title=REVIEW: Red Hot Chili Peppers with Post Malone at Optus Stadium |url=https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/review-red-hot-chili-peppers-with-post-malone-at-optus-stadium-c-9690578 |accessdate=16 February 2023 |work=The West Australian }}</ref>
|-
! align="center" |8
| 50,891
| align="center" |19 October 2018
| align="center" |[[Taylor Swift]]
| align="center" |Concert
| align="center" |[[Reputation Stadium Tour]]
|<ref>{{cite web |last=Hedley |first=Kate |date=20 October 2018 |title=Haters gonna hate: Taylor offers swift rebuke to critics in Perth tour opener |url=https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/haters-gonna-hate-taylor-offers-swift-rebuke-to-critics-in-perth-tour-opener-20181020-p50avw.html |access-date=20 October 2018 |work=WAToday }}</ref>
|-
! align="center" |9
| 46,441
| align="center" |27 November 2019
| align="center" |[[U2]]
| align="center" |Concert
| align="center" |[[The Joshua Tree Tours 2017 and 2019|The Joshua Tree Tour 2019]]
| <ref>{{cite magazine |date=18 January 2020 |title=Billboard Boxscore |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/current-boxscore |url-status=dead |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200118214223/https://www.billboard.com/charts/current-boxscore |archive-date=18 January 2020 |access-date=18 January 2020}}</ref>
|-
! align="center" |10
| 44,593
| align="center" |23 February 2020
| align="center" |[[Queen + Adam Lambert]]
| align="center" |Concert
| align="center" |[[The Rhapsody Tour]]
| <ref>{{Cite web |date=24 February 2020 |title=Queen gives Perth fans somebody to love with rocking stadium tour |url=https://www.smh.com.au/culture/music/queen-gives-perth-fans-somebody-to-love-with-rocking-stadium-show-20200224-p543sq.html |access-date=25 February 2020 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald}}</ref>
|}

=== Overall single-day attendance records ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
|- style="background:#bdb76b;"
!No.
!Attendance
! width="17%" |Date
! width="40%" |Event
! width="30%" |Series/Tour
|-
!1
|110,000{{efn|name="segmented"}}
|align="center" |21 January 2018
|align="center" |Official opening and public open day
|align="center" |N/A
|-
! align="center" |2
|73,092
| align="center" |12 March 2023
| align="center" |[[Ed Sheeran]] Concert
| align="center" |[[+–=÷× Tour]]
|-
! align="center" |3
|61,241
| align="center" |10 August 2019
| align="center" |[[Australia national rugby union team|Wallabies]] def. [[New Zealand national rugby union team|All Blacks]]
| align="center" |[[Bledisloe Cup|2019 Bledisloe Cup]]
|-
! align="center" |4
|61,118
| align="center" |25 September 2021
| align="center" |{{AFL Mel}} def. {{AFL WB}}
| align="center" |[[2021 AFL Grand Final]]
|-
! align="center" |5
|60,500
| align="center" |27 February 2019
| align="center" |[[Eminem]] Concert
| align="center" |Rapture Tour (2019)
|-
! align="center" |6
|59,721
| align="center" |23 June 2019
| align="center" |[[New South Wales rugby league team|New South Wales]] def. [[Queensland rugby league team|Queensland]]
| align="center" |[[2019 State of Origin series]]
|-
! align="center" |7
|59,608
| align="center" |22 September 2018
| align="center" |{{AFL WC}} def. {{AFL Mel}}
| align="center" |[[2018 AFL finals series]]
|-
! align="center" |8
|59,588
| align="center" |8 September 2018
| align="center" |{{AFL WC}} def. {{AFL Col}}
| align="center" |[[2018 AFL finals series]]
|-
! align="center" |9
|59,358
| align="center" |26 June 2022
| align="center" |[[New South Wales rugby league team|New South Wales]] def. [[Queensland rugby league team|Queensland]]
| align="center" |[[2022 State of Origin series]]
|-
! align="center" |10
|59,216
| align="center" |5 September 2019
| align="center" |{{AFL WC}} def. {{AFL Ess}}
| align="center" |[[2019 AFL finals series]]
|}

==See also==
*[[List of A-League stadiums]]
*[[List of Australian Football League grounds]]
*[[List of cricket grounds by capacity]]
*[[Lists of stadiums]]

==Notes==
{{notelist}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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