Eels to play out of ANZ stadium in 2017 & Stadium relocation FAQs

The Parramatta Eels today announced that the Club would play out of ANZ Stadium for the 2017 season following the closure of Parramatta Stadium for redevelopment.

With the $300m redevelopment of Parramatta Stadium not due for completion until 2019, the Eels will have 11 home games at ANZ stadium in Homebush and 1 home game in Darwin for the 2017 season.

Full season ticketed Members will have access to the 11 home games at ANZ Stadium plus access to additional Eels away games at ANZ Stadium through reciprocal access arrangements. These games will be confirmed with the release of the 2017 NRL draw.

While Parramatta Stadium will always be the home of the Eels, the Club intends to make ANZ stadium a Blue and Gold fortress in 2017.

ANZ stadium offers the best opportunity for our Club to deliver a fantastic match day experience for our members, supporters and commercial partners in 2017.

There are a number of key initiatives to ensure a smooth transition to the new stadium.

These include integrated transport options including rail and dedicated bus services from Parramatta CBD and the North West Corridor including the Hills District.

We also have two Members only bar areas for all home games with live music, kids activities, mascot/player appearances and a live stream of post-match press conference.

Through extensive member feedback and consultation the Club has also designed the ANZ Stadium members seating map to replicate Parramatta stadium, providing better seat options for Eels members

The Eels will kick off their ANZ stadium relocation with a members open day on November 20.

What happens to my Membership reserved seat at ANZ Stadium?

Based on feedback from our Members and insights from the Eels Member Council, seating at ANZ Stadium will be reallocated to more closely replicate the seating map at the current Pirtek Stadium.

When will I find out where my new seat is located?

Members will receive their membership renewal in the mail in October 2016. This will detail your new seat location along with other important information on your 2017 Membership.

Will I be able to see my new seat locating before renewing?

Yes. On 20 November 2016, before the 2017 Membership renewal cut off, we will hold an open day at ANZ Stadium. This will allow all Members the opportunity to see their new seat location before the renewal cut off date.

How can I change my new seat location?

Once you have renewed your Membership for 2017, you will be given the opportunity to submit a seat change application. Seat changes will be actioned after the renewal deadline in order of Membership tenure.

How can I request additional seats?

Requests for additional reserved Membership seats will be actioned after all renewing Member requests have been completed. Additional seat requests will be given priority over new Member sales.

How many games will be included in my Membership?

Full season ticketed Members will have access to eleven (11) home games at ANZ Stadium plus access to additional games at ANZ Stadium with reciprocal rights (up to fifteen). Reciprocal access games will be confirmed with the release of the 2017 NRL draw.

When will 2017 Member seating be finalised?

Final seating requests and changes will be actioned after the Membership deadline has passed (30 November 2016).

When will 2017 Membership packs be sent?

For the 2017 season, reserved seat Membership cards will be sent separately to the Membership packs. This will ensure your Membership pack delivery will not be delayed by the seat allocation process. All Members who renew by the renewal deadline will receive packs by the end of December.

Reserved seat Membership cards will be dispatched in early February from Australia. General admission and non-ticketed Members will receive their card with their Membership pack.

How will seats be allocated at your new Parramatta Stadium? Will I have the same seat?

The seats will be different at your new Parramatta Stadium because the seating plan will be different than the current Pirtek and ANZ Stadiums. As a reward to our most loyal Members, those Members with the longest continuous Memberships will be given first choice of seats at the new Parramatta Stadium.

The allocation will be based on three priority levels:

Priority one; full season ticketed Members with those have the longest continuous length of tenure having first choice of full season seats

Priority two; reduced access and non-ticketed Members by length of tenure with those having the longest continuous tenure having first choice of reduced access seats

Priority three; new Members by date of purchase

Please note: Your priority level will be determined by the Membership you hold in the season prior to our move to the new Parramatta Stadium (expected to be season 2018) and the two seasons at ANZ count as part of your tenure. If you allow your Membership to lapse for either 2017 or 2018 season, your tenure will be reset to zero.

http://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2016/10/16/eels_to_play_out_of_.html

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Replies

Cranky Brad is here!!! October 16, 2016 at 7:08pm

Good way to such in the long term members for membership lol. Sounds good though and should still see alot of members renewing.
1ee October 16, 2016 at 7:17pm

Pumped to sign up again!!
Brick October 16, 2016 at 7:41pm

What they should have done was reduce the price of membership significantly for the hassle and inconvenience of having to travel to Homebush. The club is getting paid a motza to play at Homebush and not having home games at Parra will increase revenue at the club through more money in the pokies so it's not like they couldn't afford to pass some of that coin to the members and still come away on top.
I don't hate Homebush in fact I like the stadium but with all the m4 upgrades going on at the moment getting to Homebush on a Friday afternoon after work will be a complete nightmare and just not possible for many.
- The French Fullback #1 > Brick October 16, 2016 at 7:56pm
  
  Not having home home games at Parra will NOT increase revenue. Gamedays always bring crowds of 10K plus to the area, not having games will reduce that a lot. Remember also that its affected by WSW not playing either. They will hardly get that many there just to watch the Eels on the big screen either so I don't think PLC are going to be making amywhere near as much in 2017/18. The sheer number of people who go to games when at Parra bring a lot of revenue. As it is, having a PLC mship now will be largely redundant for many people who only go in when they go to a Parra/WSW game. Less people = less money on pokies, food, drink & mship.
- The French Fullback #1 > Brick October 16, 2016 at 8:17pm
  
  Even so, you'd think when there are crowds of 13K which we often have, they'd bring in just as much as what would normally occur. It'd be hard to believe the PLC doing better when there are zero games on at Parra Stadium for the next 2 years, as compared to when there are 20 odd match days per year with decent crowds each time for both clubs?
ParraP October 16, 2016 at 8:01pm

Plc actually do better when the games are not at Parra stadium. The footy crowd chases the gamblers away.

A few years back they estimated roughly 30k per home game.
Wizardssleeves official receipts October 16, 2016 at 8:02pm

I love this time of year , the membership balls up season . Have got my popcorn ...... When's the unveiling of " The Hat ?"
HKF October 16, 2016 at 8:02pm

I think you might find the big spending Asian pokie players stay away during home games.
MURRKNN October 16, 2016 at 11:12pm

Umm we have the worst record at anz.. anybody worried?
- Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown > MURRKNN October 16, 2016 at 11:16pm
  
  No, i think 2 years there will get us out of our comfort zone and get the monkey off the back playing at ANZ, the 2 years away will do us a world of good imo