Perth Superdrome
Sports complex in Perth, Western Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Perth Superdrome, known as HBF Stadium under a commercial naming rights arrangement, is a sports complex in Perth, Western Australia. It is home to the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS). The venue is located in the suburb of Mount Claremont, approximately 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) west of Perth's central business district.
The Cauldron | |
Former names | Challenge Stadium (1996–2014) |
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Location | Stephenson Ave Mount Claremont, WA, 6010 |
Coordinates | 31°57′09″S 115°46′57″E |
Operator | VenuesWest |
Capacity | Basketball / Netball: 4,500 |
Opened | 1986; 38 years ago (1986) |
Tenants | |
Western Australian Institute of Sport Perth Wildcats (NBL) (1987–1989, 2002–2012) Perth Lynx (WNBL) (1988–1989) Perth Orioles (CBT) (1997–2007) West Coast Fever (ANZ / NNL) (2008–2018) | |
Website | |
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The complex was opened in 1986. It received its current name through a naming-rights sponsorship deal with the HBF Health Fund in 2014.[1] Although the previous sponsorship with Challenge Bank expired in 2002, the Challenge Stadium name remained in use until 2014.[1][2]
Facilities include an Olympic-standard aquatic centre with five pools, a diving tower, gymnasium, two arenas, and several basketball courts, as well as a café, childcare centre, sports store, office accommodation and a museum.
The main indoor arena has seating for 4,500 spectators, or for over 5,000 people including standing room. Regular exhibitions and expos are hosted at the venue, as well as national and international sporting events.