Optus Stadium

Today we're pleased to announce the appointment of Alasdair Thompson as the stadium's new Executive Chef – only the second person to hold the position since the venue opened almost seven years ago. Thompson was part of Optus Stadium’s original opening team, starting as Chef de Cuisine before becoming Executive Sous Chef in January 2020. Prior to joining the stadium, he was Head Chef at Crown Perth’s Italian fine dining restaurant Modo Mio and also trained under Alain Fabregues, of the nationally and internationally renowned classical French restaurant The Loose Box, in Mundaring. Optus Stadium CEO Mike McKenna said Thompson has been an integral part of the stadium’s success from the outset. “Alasdair was part of the team charged with getting the stadium ready for opening, then creating our Meeting and Special Events (MASE) culinary offering from the ground up,” Mr McKenna said. “His menu really established the quality and style of our MASE offering which has grown into a significant part of our business and has been recognised through numerous awards, both in Western Australia and nationally. “Alasdair will build on the stadium’s already established strong kitchen culture and reputation for world-class dining and continue our focus on creating the freshest and best products in our kitchens, wherever we can, using locally sourced products.” Thompson replaces long-time Optus Stadium Executive Chef Jochen Beranek and joins a strong team of chefs across the VenuesLive network. Thompson will also oversee HBF Park’s food and beverage services and corporate hospitality offerings which have been delivered at Perth’s renowned rectangular stadium by VenuesLive since July 2024. Stepping into his new role, Thompson is ready to push boundaries and create unforgettable dining experiences for stadium guests. “This is a dream come true, and I can’t wait to share my passion with you all!” Read more about this appointment here: https://loom.ly/JjkPLH4 #optusstadium #foodandbeverage #CreatingTheExperience #premiumhospitality

The fans have spoken and Optus Stadium are proud to share we have taken out two awards in the 2024 Austadiums Awards announced today: Best Stadium: Optus Stadium (fifth consecutive year) Best Oval Stadium: Optus Stadium The Western Australian public continue to show their patriotism, getting behind the awards in a big way since their inception in 2019, and 2024 was no different with the Stadium claiming 45% of votes for Australia’s Best Stadium. We'd like to thank the fans for voting and continuing to attend the exciting calendar of events whilst enjoying the Optus Stadium experience. Our team are dedicated to delivering memorable moments, and awards like these are a great acknowledgement of our team's dedication. Special thanks to VenuesWest, VenuesLive, the WA Government, Tourism Western Australia and our partner Optus for your continued support of Perth's premier entertainment destination. #optusstadium #majorevents #stadiumawards

JUST ANNOUNCED! Socceroos FIFA World Cup Qualifier is coming in 2025. We will be hosting the Subway Socceroos in their first appearance here at the Stadium. The Socceroos will face Japan on Thursday, 5 June 2025 as part of their Round Three AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road To 26 Qualification campaign. This is another step in their quest for a sixth consecutive appearance at the FIFA World Cup™ Finals. Limited premium hospitality on sale now. To secure your spot, contact our team at premiumsales@optusstadium.com.au General Public on sale 18 Dec. #majorevents #socceroos #premiumhospitality #wathedreamstate

Tonight, we're lighting up orange in support of the 16 Days in WA campaign and encouraging change to stop violence against women. 🧡 #16DaysinWA

NRL returns to Perth in 2025, with a blockbuster double header at Optus Stadium! We're excited the National Rugby League has today released their draw for the 2025 Premiership Season, revealing two huge games played on one big day at the stadium on Saturday 12 April 2025. The NRL double header returns to Optus Stadium with the Cronulla Sharks last year’s Preliminary Finalists, meeting the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in the opening match. The Sharks are no strangers to Perth, having beaten the Rabbitohs here in 2023. The Premiership’s most successful team ever, the South Sydney Rabbitohs headline the second match when they run out against the North Queensland Cowboys. Last year’s double header was a resounding success, attracting the third biggest NRL Premiership crowd of the 2023 season. There are a LIMITED number of premium hospitality options available – more information at https://lnkd.in/gnWi_nqP General public tickets will go on sale Tuesday 3 December at 10:00am (AWST) via Ticketmaster. #majorevents #nrl #premiumhospitality VenuesLive

The Western Australian Government and National Rugby League have announced that Optus Stadium will host the much-anticipated State of Origin Game II between New South Wales (Blues) and Queensland (Maroons) on Wednesday, 18 June 2025. State of Origin is one of Australian sport’s greatest rivalries and the 2025 event will see the men’s series return to Perth for the first time since 2022. There are a LIMITED number of premium hospitality options available, where you and your friends could be watching all the action from the best seats at Optus Stadium! Please contact premiumsales@optusstadium.com.au to book your experience. General Public tickets will go on sale Friday 22 November at 1:00pm (AWST). #majorevents #nrl #stateoforigin #premiumhospitality #WAtheDreamState VenuesLive

Planning a last-minute end-of-year party? Optus Stadium is home to over 18 unique function spaces which can be transformed to suit parties of 2 to 2,000 guests. Pair your experience with a delicious Christmas and Cocktail Menu Package while you soak in the atmosphere. Contact our Meetings & Special Events team to start planning your next event, visit https://loom.ly/7Zkp8L4

Award season is in full swing, and the VenuesLive team at Optus Stadium were again winners at last night’s Australian Hotels Association WA Awards securing the: ✨Training Initiative Award ✨Excellence in Service Award For the second year running, the stadium was recognised with the Training Initiative Award, a true team effort from the stadium's People & Culture and Staffing teams who lead the ongoing development and delivery of our training programs. Special thanks also go to our operational teams who facilitate training in their specific areas. Our Assistant Manager Hospitality Food & Beverage – Major Events, Jessica Trichardt (nee Pereira), received the hotly contested Excellence in Service Award. Her passion, leadership and dedication to all guests at Optus Stadium is outstanding. These awards continue to reflect the stadium's purpose and passion to bring people together to share amazing experiences that create lifelong memories. #optusstadium #foodandbeverage #training #stadiumevents

Optus Stadium is proud to be a part of Western Australia's strong tourism industry and we were delighted to celebrate with WA's best at the 2024 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards gala dinner, presented by the Tourism Council Western Australia. Congratulations to the VenuesLive team at Optus Stadium for an outstanding achievement receiving two awards on the night in the following categories: 🥇Gold - Major Festivals & Events - WWE 🥈Silver - Excellence in Accessible Tourism - THE OZONE Special thanks and acknowledgement are given to Tourism Western Australia and VenuesWest for their ongoing support in bringing exciting content like WWE to Western Australia and the stadium. We are also proud to continue to ensure our venue and attractions are accessible for all who visit the stadium, having supported patrons with some amazing experiences on our OZONE rooftop experience. Congratulations to all the winners on the night! #optusstadium #tourismwa #touristattraction VenuesLive

Yesterday, Optus Stadium reached another major milestone, welcoming our 10 millionth fan through the gates! Family members Eric, Tony, Kelly and Charles, travelled from Bunbury for the Australia v Pakistan One Day International where they were surprised as they entered the stadium with the news they were the lucky 10 millionth fans at a major event. The stadium welcomed its first fan back in 2018 with its inaugural major event held on 28 January - the One Day International between Australia v England. Almost 7 years on, and it was fitting to see this milestone reached at another ODI, Australia v Pakistan. The lucky fans received some fabulous prizes from our partners Optus, Ticketmaster Australia and Cricket Australia and also watched part of the match yesterday from the returning West Test Hill at the Western end of the stadium. #optusstadium #majorevents VenuesLive