Waikato Stadium

FMG Stadium Waikato
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Former namesRugby Park (1925–99)
LocationHamilton, New Zealand
Coordinates37°46′52″S 175°16′6″E / 37.78111°S 175.26833°E / -37.78111; 175.26833
OwnerHamilton City Council
Capacity25,800[1]
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Broke ground2000
Opened2002
Tenants
Waikato Rugby Union (2002–present)
Chiefs (2002–present)
WaiBop United (2015–2016)
New Zealand 7s (2018–present)

FMG Stadium Waikato is a major sporting and cultural events venue in Hamilton, New Zealand, with a total capacity of 25,800. Four areas contribute to this capacity: The Brian Perry Stand holding 12,000, the WEL Networks Stand holding 8,000, the Goal Line Terrace holding 800 and the Greenzone can hold up to 5,000 people. The capacity can be extended, however, by temporarily adding 5,000 seats to the Goal Line Terrace area. The stadium, owned by the Hamilton City Council, regularly hosts two rugby union teams:

  1. ^ "About FMG Stadium Waikato". waikatostadium.co.nz.