Canberra Stadium
Canberra Stadium (also known as GIO Stadium Canberra under naming rights) is a facility primarily used for rugby league and rugby union games, located adjacent to the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It is the largest sports venue by capacity in Canberra.
| Former names | Canberra Stadium Bruce Stadium National Athletics Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | Bruce, Australian Capital Territory |
| Coordinates | 35°15′0″S 149°6′10″E |
| Owner | Australian Sports Commission |
| Capacity | 25,011 |
| Record attendance | 28,753 – Brumbies vs Crusaders, 2004 Super 12 Final |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 29 October 1977 |
| Architect | Philip Cox |
| Main contractors | Leighton Contractors |
| Tenants | |
| Canberra Raiders (rugby league) (1990–present) ACT Brumbies (rugby union) (1996–present) Canberra City FC (soccer) (1977–1986) Canberra Cosmos FC (soccer) (1995–2001) 2015 AFC Asian Cup Canberra Bushrangers (baseball) (1993–1995) | |
| Website | |
| www.giostadiumcanberra.com.au | |
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