Forsyth Barr Stadium
Forsyth Barr Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand. At various stages of development it was also known as Dunedin Stadium or Awatea Street Stadium, or its non-commercial official name during the 2011 Rugby World Cup and 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup, Otago Stadium. The fully covered stadium is also known colloquially as 'The Glasshouse' due to its resemblance to a horticultural hothouse.
'Glass House' | |
View of the stadium from the south-east | |
| Former names | New Carisbrook, Dunedin Stadium, Awatea Street Stadium, Otago Stadium |
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| Location | Anzac Avenue, Logan Park, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 45°52′9″S 170°31′28″E |
| Owner | Dunedin City Council |
| Operator | Dunedin Venues Management Ltd |
| Capacity | 30,748 (Rugby/Football) 36,000 (Concerts) 15,000 (Rodeo) |
| Surface | Desso GrassMaster |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | May 2009 |
| Opened | 5 August 2011 |
| Construction cost | NZ$ 198.3 million |
| Architect | Jasmax Populous |
| Tenants | |
| Otago (2011–) Highlanders (2012–) Southern United FC (2011–) | |
The stadium was opened by New Zealand Prime Minister John Key on 5 August 2011, replacing Carisbrook as the home stadium of the Highlanders team in Super Rugby and the Otago Rugby Football Union team in the domestic Mitre 10 Cup. The stadium hosted four matches of the 2011 Rugby World Cup, and has hosted major music tours, starting in November 2011 with Elton John. The venue hosted multiple matches for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.