Docklands Stadium, known by naming rights sponsorship as Marvel Stadium, is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment stadium in the suburb of Docklands in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Construction started in October 1997 and was completed in 2000 at a cost of A$460 million. The stadium features a retractable roof and the ground level seating can be converted from oval to rectangular configuration.
Docklands Stadium
Docklands Stadium under construction in December 1998
Marvel Stadium pictured from above (February 2019)
Docklands Stadium being renamed from Etihad Stadium to Marvel Stadium
Docklands, also known as Melbourne Docklands, is an inner-city suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 2 km (1.2 mi) west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Melbourne local government area. Docklands recorded a population of 15,495 at the 2021 census.
View toward Docklands, including Docklands Stadium, October 2017
Aerial panorama of the Docklands from Ron Barassi Sr Park, March 2023
Aerial perspective of the Docklands: Melbourne Flyer, the District and Docklands film studio, March 2023
Aerial panorama of the Docklands facing the Bolte Bridge, March 2023