| Capacity | 56,347 |
|---|---|
| City | Melbourne |
| Country | Australia |
| Opened | 2000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Home teams | Australia |
| Competitions | Rugby World Cup |
Marvel Stadium holds 56,347 and sits in Melbourne’s Docklands. It has a retractable roof, which makes it the only Australian rugby venue where weather is optional.
Marvel Stadium capacity
Capacity is 56,347. The roof closes in roughly eight minutes and is generally shut for winter fixtures, producing dry conditions and a noticeably faster game.
Rugby in Melbourne
Melbourne is an Australian rules city first, and rugby union appears at Marvel for Tests and occasional Super Rugby fixtures rather than as a regular tenancy.
Rugby World Cup 2027
Marvel Stadium is among the venues listed for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Last updated 23 August 2026
