Pitch Invasion - A Blog Exploring Soccer Around The World » Melbourne Rectangular Stadium http://pitchinvasion.net A soccer blog featuring essays, news and photography exploring soccer around the world Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:44:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Stadium Spotlight: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium http://pitchinvasion.net/blog/2009/12/01/stadium-spotlight-melbourne-rectangular-stadium/ http://pitchinvasion.net/blog/2009/12/01/stadium-spotlight-melbourne-rectangular-stadium/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:42:49 +0000 Tom Dunmore http://pitchinvasion.net/?p=4946 That is unlikely to be the final name for the stadium, but “rectangular” is a fitting working name as the 31,500 capacity stadium, which will host soccer and rugby, is being made in part to replace the reliance on the oval stadia of Melbourne suitable for Australian Rules Football and cricket.

Construction on the new stadium began last year, and here’s the progress so far (live webcam here), with a scheduled opening of May 2010. Check out the LED roof lighting.

Melbourne Rectangular Stadium rendering

Melbourne Rectangular Stadium rendering

September 6, 2009. By rosscova on Flickr.

September 6, 2009. By rosscova on Flickr.

November 20, 2009. By Dave and Bec on Flickr.

November 20, 2009. By Dave and Bec on Flickr.

October 31, 2009. By Victory In Melbourne on Flickr.

October 31, 2009. By Victory In Melbourne on Flickr.

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