Western Sydney Wanderers’ new home opened its doors for the first time on Sunday.
Sports fans were invited to soak in the surroundings of Bankwest Stadium in a community open day after the 30,000-seat arena was officially opened by the Premier of New South Wales, Gladys Berejiklian.
For passionate supporters of the Red and Black, it was an opportunity to not only find the best vantage point and explore the 360-degree concourse, but to breathe in the air and absorb the reality of their new home for the Hyundai A-League Season 2019/20 and beyond.
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The state-of-the-art stadium proudly claims ‘it will bring fans closer to the action than ever before in Australia’ and features the steepest grandstands in the country, ensuring there is not a bad seat in the house.
Western Sydney fans who have dreamed about the possibilities that may lie ahead in their new stadium are now able to visualise exactly where those moments will unfold.
What a day! @BankwestStadium is officially open… 🏟️#BankLess #BankwestStadium #ForTheFans pic.twitter.com/2Z5qoORYfV
— Bankwest (@Bankwest) April 14, 2019
We followed head coach Markus Babbel on his visit of @BankwestStadium #WSW pic.twitter.com/62S0joWc1z
— WS Wanderers FC (@wswanderersfc) April 16, 2019
Last few fans coming in for a look at #BankwestStadium! #ForTheFans pic.twitter.com/lb7fk0o8LW
— CommBank Stadium (@commbankstadium) April 14, 2019
Parramatta Park: New @BankwestStadium player warm up area, ground level corporate area and players/officials dug out. #BankwestStadium pic.twitter.com/oFHeneU0AD
— Brenden Wood (@BrendenWood) April 14, 2019
This is absolutely the best football stadium in Australia. You have to see it to believe it. 😍 #BankwestStadium pic.twitter.com/2whX2AKvKF
— MARTY 🍉 (@martyps) April 14, 2019
#BankwestStadium wow.. What a view from the top! @wswanderersfc pic.twitter.com/AhXEC8WgjH
— Alex Galan (@au_galan) April 14, 2019
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