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A panoramic view of the interor of Telstra Dome with the roof closed. Taken during a Collingwood vs. Port Adelaide AFL match.
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A panoramic view of the interor of Telstra Dome with the roof closed. Taken during a Collingwood vs. Port Adelaide AFL match.

This page is for Telstra Dome, Melbourne. There is also Telstra Stadium in Sydney.
Telstra Dome is a stadium in the developing Docklands precinct of Melbourne, Australia, that caters for both sporting and entertainment events. The stadium opened on 9th March 2000, as Colonial Stadium. The name was changed to Telstra Dome on 1st October 2002 when the telecommunications company Telstra acquired the naming rights.

The stadium was developed as a replacement for Waverley Park. The Seven Network previously owned the stadium, but on 21st June, 2006 sold its interests to James Fielding Funds Management for $AUD 330 million.[link] In 2020 the network was meant to hand the stadium to the AFL.

Like Waverley, it was built specifically for Australian rules football, unlike most grounds that were originally designed for cricket. Along with cricket, Rugby league, Rugby union and many events (concerts, world wrestling fight, etc) have been held there, although it is predominately used for football. Telstra Dome is currently used as a home ground by Carlton, Essendon, The Kangaroos, St Kilda, and the Western Bulldogs.

The non-commercial name for the venue is Docklands Stadium, which is named for its location in Docklands, Melbourne. The name is used primarily by those who wish to mention stadiums by their non-commercial names, such as non-commercial organisations like the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

Contents

Stadium Features

The Medallion Club

The Medallion Club is Telstra Dome's Premier Membership category. All members of the Medallion Club are entitled to, on a fully transferable basis, the following: The Medallion Club is the only area in the Telstra Dome in which a dress code is enforced. Smart casual clothing is required at all times; in particular, thongs, ugg boots, singlets, tracksuit pants and ripped clothing are not accepted.

The Medallion Club has a monthly fee of $345 - $350 per month. Medallion Club is held at level 2 at Telstra Dome.

Events

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

England playing the Wallabies in a rugby union test match for the Cook Cup.
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England playing the Wallabies in a rugby union test match for the Cook Cup.

Annual/Regular

Attendance Records

External links

Coordinates: [37°49′00″S, 144°56′51″E]

 

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