Events

Etihad Stadium

Etihad Stadium is a multi-purpose designed facility to cater for major sporting and entertainment events, as well as social, business and private functions. Situated in the heart of Melbourne’s Docklands, just minutes from the CBD, with a fully retractable roof, Etihad Stadium is Australia’s most unique sports and entertainment venues.

After the phenomenal success of Victory’s first scheduled game at Etihad Stadium against Sydney FC in Round 2 of the Hyundai A-League 2006/07 season, the club opted to move the large majority of remaining home matches from Olympic Park Stadium to Etihad Stadium.

Following Victory’s win against Adelaide United in the Major Semi Final, Etihad Stadium was selected to host the Hyundai A-League 2007 Grand Final, where an Australian domestic football record crowd of 55,436 saw Melbourne overcome the Reds 6-0 to secure the Hyundai A-League Championship.

On event days, parking is available under Etihad Stadium off the Bourke Street Extension or Wurundjeri Way. Limited public parking is subject to availability in Car Parks 2 and 5. Etihad Stadium is a four-minute walk from Southern Cross Station.

Numerous trains, trams and buses arrive and depart regularly from Southern Cross Station, including regional and metropolitan services. Click here for more detailed information on public transport at Etihad Stadium.

Supporters Code of Conduct

It is important that all spectators at a Hyundai A-League match are able to enjoy that match in a safe and comfortable environment. Accordingly, each person present at a Hyundai A-League match must:

  • respect the decisions of Match Officials;
  • respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their race, colour, religion, language, politics, national or ethnic origin;
  • condemn the use of violence in any form, whether it is by other spectators, Team Officials (including coaches) or Players;
  • not engage in discrimination, harassment or abuse in any form, including the use of obscene or offensive language or gestures, the incitement of hatred or violence or partaking in indecent or racist chanting;
  • comply with any terms of entry of a venue, including bag inspections, prohibited and restricted items such as flares, missiles, dangerous articles and items that have the potential to cause injury or public nuisance;
  • comply with the ban on bringing national and political flags, banners or emblems into a venue (except for recognised Australian or New Zealand national or state flags);
  • not throw missiles (including on to the field of play or at other spectators) and must not enter the field of play or its surrounds without lawful authority; and
  • conduct themselves in a manner that enhances, rather than injures, the reputation and goodwill of FFA, the Hyundai A-League and football generally.

Any person who does not comply with this Code or who otherwise causes a disturbance may be evicted from the venue and banned from attending future matches.