Hindmarsh Stadium
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Hindmarsh Stadium (also known as Coopers Stadium under naming rights)[3] is a multi-purpose stadium in Hindmarsh, an inner western suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is the home of the Australian A-League team, Adelaide United.
Hindmarsh Stadium | |
Location | Holden Street, Hindmarsh, South Australia 5007 |
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Coordinates | 34°54′27″S 138°34′8″E |
Owner | South Australian Government |
Operator | Adelaide Venue Management Corporation[1] |
Capacity | 16,500[2] |
Record attendance | 18,430 (Italy vs Nigeria, 2000 Olympic Games) |
Field size | 120 x 80 metres |
Construction | |
Built | 1960 |
Opened | 1960 |
Renovated | February 2000 |
Tenants | |
Current: Adelaide United (NSL/ALM) (2003–present) Previous: West Torrens Cricket Club (SACA) (1857–1921) West Adelaide (NSL) (1977–1999) Adelaide City (NSL) (1986–2004) Adelaide Rams (NRL) (1998) Adelaide Black Falcons (ESC) (2000–2012) |
The stadium has a capacity of 16,500,[2] of which 15,000 is seated, and is home to professional football (soccer) A-League team Adelaide United, who regularly fill this capacity, and averaged crowds of over 12,000 to its matches during the 2006-07 and 2007-08 seasons. United used the stadium for its home matches in both the league and in various AFC Champions League campaigns. The venue hosted five matches during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup and underwent a redevelopment to the eastern stand in preparation.