Newcastle International Sports Centre
Main grandstand | |
| Full name | Hunter International Sports Centre |
|---|---|
| Former names | International Sports Centre (1970–91) Marathon Stadium (1992–2001) EnergyAustralia Stadium (2001–10) Ausgrid Stadium (2011) Hunter Stadium (2012–16) |
| Location | New Lambton, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia |
| Coordinates | 32°55′08″S 151°43′36″E / 32.91889°S 151.72667°E |
| Public transit | Turton Road |
| Owner | Government of New South Wales |
| Operator | Venues NSW |
| Type | Stadium |
| Genre(s) | Sporting events |
| Capacity | 30,000 (23,000 seated) |
| Record attendance | 42,000 (1990, 1989 Newcastle earthquake relief concert) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1967 |
| Opened | 10 April 1970 |
| Renovated | 2003–05, 2008–11 |
| Tenants | |
| Newcastle KB United (NSL) (1977–1984) Newcastle Knights (NRL) (1988–present) Hunter Eagles (ABL) (1994–1998) Newcastle Jets FC (A-League Men) (2000–present) | |
| Website | |
| hunterstadium | |
Newcastle International Sports Centre, currently known as McDonald Jones Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is a multi-purpose sports stadium located in Newcastle, Australia. The ground is home to the Newcastle Knights (National Rugby League) and Newcastle Jets FC (A-League). It is owned by the Government of New South Wales and is administered by Venues NSW . Due to past sponsorship deals, the ground has been previously known as Marathon Stadium, EnergyAustralia Stadium, Ausgrid Stadium and Hunter Stadium. Newcastle International Sports Centre is also known as Newcastle Stadium when in use during AFC competitions due to conflicting sponsorship reasons.