SPORTS fans in Western Sydney are about to be immersed into the middle of the game in one of the most technologically advanced stadiums in the world.The new $360 million Western Sydney Stadium at Parramatta will be home to the Eels and the Wanderers and will light up in the team’s colours every match day.“The Western Sydney Stadium will create a new benchmark for fan experience,” Sports Minister Stuart Ayres said.An artist's impression of the proposed new stadium. Picture: Supplied“This will be a modern day colosseum, with the steepest stadium seats in the country at 33.9 degrees — creating a wall of people and sound.The 30,000 spectators will be closer to the action than fans at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane and Aimee Park in Melbourne.“Fans won’t miss a second of the action, enjoying the game the way it should be watched — up close,” said Mr Ayres.Wherever they look, fans will be surrounded by the game. More than 100 LED TVs stretching over 1000 square metres will be placed right around the stadium with sub woofers in the roof to provide surround sound.The new $300 million Western Sydney Stadium at Parramatta would be a new home to the Eels and the Wanderers. Picture: SuppliedHigh speed Wi-Fi will allow fans to tap into live feeds from multiple cameras all around the stadium allowing them unique action from the game that is unavailable to viewers at home.For those who cannot wait for half time to nip out and buy a hot dog, food will be sold from a 360-degree open concourse offering full views of the field of play.Bradfield Oration: Lucy Turnbull outlines shift of state power for ‘three-cities’ SydneyThe new look stadium would also include outside viewing areas. Picture: Supplied... and food and beverage facilities. Picture: SuppliedIt will also be the first rectangular stadium in Australia to provide a catered area called the Field Club where up to 150 fans can watch the warm up area for both teams.There will also be four changing rooms to allow for male and female games to be played on the same day.“The Western Sydney Stadium will be at the heart of a new sport and entertainment hub in Western Sydney delivering world class events for future generations,” Mr Ayres said.It will also be part of a network of stadiums across Sydney.Stunning timelapse shows Project Sydney's 2017 Bradfield OrationMr Ayres said: “To be successful, we have to invest in a diverse network of stadiums that includes rectangles, ovals and indoor facilities.”Bradfield Oration: Plan for multi-generational living in SydneySee all our Project Sydney coverageSPORTS fans in Western Sydney are about to be immersed into the middle of the game in one of the most technologically advanced stadiums in the world.The new $360 million Western Sydney Stadium at Parramatta will be home to the Eels and the Wanderers and will light up in the team’s colours every match day.“The Western Sydney Stadium will create a new benchmark for fan experience,” Sports Minister Stuart Ayres said.READ MORE: Survey reveals what Sydneysiders would like to fix in cityAn artist's impression of the proposed new stadium. Picture: Supplied“This will be a modern day colosseum, with the steepest stadium seats in the country at 33.9 degrees — creating a wall of people and sound.The 30,000 spectators will be closer to the action than fans at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane and Aimee Park in Melbourne.“Fans won’t miss a second of the action, enjoying the game the way it should be watched — up close,” said Mr Ayres.Wherever they look, fans will be surrounded by the game. More than 100 LED TVs stretching over 1000 square metres will be placed right around the stadium with sub woofers in the roof to provide surround sound.The new $300 million Western Sydney Stadium at Parramatta would be a new home to the Eels and the Wanderers. Picture: SuppliedHigh speed Wi-Fi will allow fans to tap into live feeds from multiple cameras all around the stadium allowing them unique action from the game that is unavailable to viewers at home.For those who cannot wait for half time to nip out and buy a hot dog, food will be sold from a 360-degree open concourse offering full views of the field of play.Bradfield Oration: Lucy Turnbull outlines shift of state power for ‘three-cities’ SydneyThe new look stadium would also include outside viewing areas. Picture: Supplied... and food and beverage facilities. Picture: SuppliedIt will also be the first rectangular stadium in Australia to provide a catered area called the Field Club where up to 150 fans can watch the warm up area for both teams.There will also be four changing rooms to allow for male and female games to be played on the same day.“The Western Sydney Stadium will be at the heart of a new sport and entertainment hub in Western Sydney delivering world class events for future generations,” Mr Ayres said.It will also be part of a network of stadiums across Sydney.Play VideoPlayCurrent Time 0:00/Duration Time 0:00Loaded: 0%Progress: 0%FullscreenStunning timelapse shows Project Sydney's 2017 Bradfield OrationMr Ayres said: “To be successful, we have to invest in a diverse network of stadiums that includes rectangles, ovals and indoor facilities.”“This will put us back in the game — by the time we are finished, NSW will again be number one for sport.”The network of stadiums has to account for sports — as well as being aligned to our plan for a growing Sydney. That’s why there are stadium precincts in the east, centre and west of Sydney.The stadia strategy will deliver a world class network of stadiums that keeps Sydney as the nation’s premier destination for sport and entertainment events.

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    • Is this where women will be celebrating game day Baz?

      Its so good theyve finally moved them out of the stadium.

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    • This is about how many wanderers fans will be turning up when the stadium opens lol.

  • Hmmm sorry i dont like it, I see bs here
  • Baza you just reminded me why I am keeping my membership going thru the two ANZ years. Supposedly ready by mid season 2019. Will be interesting to see if it is.

  • Isn't 30000 pretty small capacity?
    • WSWanderers were pushing for 35,000 minimum, but the eels didn't want any more than 30,000
  • There's nothing new in this article. They could have given an update on how construction is going with some pictures.
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