Accor Stadium

The Sydney Olympic Park Stadium in Sydney, Australia—known commercially as ANZ Stadium—is a multi-purpose venue with a capacity of 82,000 spectators, located in the western part of Sydney’s Olympic Park. It served as the centerpiece of the 2000 Sydney Olympics and is now primarily used as a rectangular-shaped sports and entertainment facility. During the Games, no other outdoor stadium hosted more events than ANZ Stadium, which could accommodate up to 110,000 spectators.

The stadium was specifically designed to suit Australia’s unique climatic conditions, providing shade and protection for the majority of spectators. Its roof is suspended from a massive arched structure spanning three hectares, constructed from translucent polycarbonate panels that minimize shading and direct sunlight over the playing area, thereby creating optimal conditions for television broadcasts and audience comfort.