Arena Joondalup

History

Arena Joondalup was opened in 1994. The complex was developed by LandCorp as part of the overall Joondalup City project. In 1997, the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust took over ownership and on-going management of Arena Joondalup on behalf of the State Government. An $11 million indoor aquatic centre, including a 50 m 10-lane competition pool, was completed in 2000.

As the home stadium of the West Perth Football Club since 1994,

From 1999 to 2012, Arena Joondalup was host to the Rock-It musical festival, which was one of the major rock concerts held regularly in Perth, with attendances of up to 25,000 people.

In August 2023, Arena Joondalup was the host venue of the NBL1 National Finals.

Between 2014 and 2024, Arena Joondalup was known commercially as HBF Arena. On 1 January 2025, the venue reverted to its original name, Arena Joondalup.

In January 2025, Arena Joondalup hosted global musical acts Ice Spice and Fisher for Wildlands Festival.

Awards

Arena Joondalup was awarded the 'Facility Management Award' at the 2001 Sport and Recreation Industry Awards.

References

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