Penrith’s New World-Class Stadium Revealed as Helloworld Stadium

The travel industry’s heavyweights are touching down in Western Sydney, with Helloworld Travel announced as the inaugural naming rights partner for Penrith’s state-of-the-art stadium.

The five-year agreement, marks the first time Australia’s leading retail travel network has sponsored a major sporting venue, securing the title of Helloworld Stadium.

The $309 million redevelopment, currently being delivered by John Holland, is the center-piece of the NSW Government’s infrastructure blitz in the West. Designed to replace the historic Penrith Park (opened in 1967), the new venue is on track to open in early 2027, just in time for the Penrith Panthers’ homecoming season.

Noting the synergy with the region’s growth, Sport and Tourism Minister, Steve Kamper, said: “With construction of Helloworld Stadium to be completed and the new Western Sydney Airport to open this year, this is an exciting partnership that will take Penrith to the world.”

Helloworld Stadium as a Modern Arena for a Growing Community

Helloworld Stadium is being engineered for both intimacy and scale. Key features of the new “crown jewel” include:

• Capacity: 25,000 for sporting events and up to 30,000 for major concerts.
• Fan-First Design: Steeper grandstands to bring spectators closer to the action, plus the retention of the iconic “family-friendly hills” at the ends of the ground.
• Modern Amenities: A doubling of female bathrooms and changerooms, triple the wheelchair-accessible seating, and four gender-neutral changerooms to support all codes.
• Technology: State-of-the-art videoboards and digital sound systems designed for a premier match-day and concert experience.

Connecting People and Experiences

Chief executive and managing director of Helloworld Travel, Andrew Burnes AO, shared how the naming reflects their commitment to connecting people with unforgettable experiences—whether that’s exploring the world, or coming together to celebrate great sporting and live entertainment events.

Construction Milestone Update (March 2026): Progress at the site is accelerating, with the eastern grandstand roof recently lifted into place using a 600-tonne crane. Works have now shifted to the multi-level western grandstand, where concrete has been poured for the player run-out area and corporate facilities.

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