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Designs revealed for Mars Stadium upgrade
New renders have been revealed for the next stage of the Mars Stadium upgrade in Ballarat, with works set to continue despite the cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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The Barossa Valley is set to play a role in the 2025 AFL Gather Round, with a $40 million upgrade of the Lyndoch Recreation Park to deliver AFL-standard facilities to host matches.
Full StoryMarvel Stadium redevelopment officially opens
The $225 million redevelopment of Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium has officially opened, featuring new plazas and a range of restaurants and bars.
Full StoryAFL breaks crowd record in first round
The AFL has recorded its biggest attendance for a single round, with 413,405 spectators attending matches across round one on the weekend.
Full StoryGeelong’s GMHBA Stadium rebuild complete
GMHBA Stadium is gearing up to host its first AFL game on Saturday as a 40,000-capacity venue, following the completion of the new Joel Selwood Stand.
Full StoryAFL ticket price freeze for 2024 season
The AFL has announced a price freeze on GA tickets for matches at the MCG and Marvel Stadium for the 2024 season, with tickets for rounds 1-15 going on sale Tuesday.
Full StoryAFL firm on stadium requirement for Tasmanian team
The AFL has reaffirmed its requirement for a new stadium to be built in Hobart in order for Tasmania to join the competition.
Full StoryFirst sod turned at the future home of the Hawks
The Hawthorn Football Club has reached a significant milestone in the construction of its future home with the official turning of the first sod at the Kennedy Community Centre.
Full StoryUTAS Stadium redevelopment plans announced
The next step in plans to upgrade UTAS Stadium has been confirmed with the scope of works for the $130 million redevelopment project being announced.
Full StoryMacquarie Point Stadium 2.0 Consortia reaches agreement with council
The alternate design for the proposed Hobart’s AFL stadium has hit a major milestone, earning in-principle support of the Hobart City Council.
Full StoryAFL dominates Australian sporting crowds in 2023
AFL was the most well-attended sporting competition in 2023, with total crowds exceeding 8 million, almost double that of the NRL.
Full StoryMars Stadium upgrade set for 2024 start
The redevelopment of Mars Stadium is still scheduled to commence this year, despite the cancellation of the Commonwealth Games by the Victorian Government.
Full StoryAdelaide Crows secure Thebarton lease
The Adelaide Crows have secured long-term rights to Thebarton Oval where the AFL club intends to establish a new sporting and community precinct.
Full StoryMelbourne FC to investigate Caulfield Racecourse move
The Melbourne Football Club has announced a feasibility study to identify a location for the Club’s long term homebase at a redeveloped Caulfield Racecourse.
Full StoryNew Geelong grandstand named in honour of Selwood
The new 14,000-seat northern grandstand at GMHBA Stadium will be named in honour of legendary Geelong Football Club captain and record-holder Joel Selwood.
Full StoryInterior designs of alternative Hobart AFL Stadium revealed
Designs showing the inside of the alternative Hobart AFL Stadium proposal have been revealed.
Full Story2024 AFL Fixture: Round Zero kicks off in northern states
The 2024 AFL Fixture has been revealed, with the traditional season opener at the MCG to occur the week after ‘round zero’ in NSW and QLD.
Full StorySANFL could be set for a return to Football Park
The SANFL has flagged a return to its former home at West Lakes as it looks for alternatives to its current base at Thebarton Oval.
Full StoryDesigns revealed for AFL Tasmania high performance centre
While a location is yet to be locked in, design images have been revealed for the future headquarters of the proposed Tasmanian AFL club.
Full StoryAlternate design proposed for Hobart AFL Stadium
A private development consortium has unveiled an alternate concept for Hobart’s new AFL stadium which reaches 250 metres into the Derwent River on reclaimed land.
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