Penrith Stadium – construction description

Although the redevelopment plan for Penrith Stadium involves a complete demolition and the construction of an entirely new arena, the venue’s traditional character will be retained – with tall grandstands along the sidelines and grassy embankments behind the goals, where spectators will also be able to watch the games.

The new stadium will accommodate 25,000 spectators, slightly more than the previous 22,500, and its facilities will be brought up to modern standards. The design has been prepared by the renowned international architecture firm Populous together with local practice Tyrrell Studio.

Located in the far western suburbs of Sydney, Penrith Stadium is above all the home of the Penrith Panthers, the rugby league team that won four consecutive premierships between 2021 and 2024 in the world’s most prestigious rugby league competition, the National Rugby League.

The old stands were demolished between April and August 2025, after which construction work on the new facility began. Completion is expected in 2026, so that the stadium will be ready in time for the start of the 2027 season.

More details about the Penrith Stadium redevelopment project can be found on a dedicated webpage