Optus Stadium is built on a fans-first basis. This modern arena is the most up-to-date stadium in Australia. It will hold more than 60,000 spectators. Sporting events that are held at the arena include AFL, rugby league and cricket, at elite level. The arena is located at Burswood, in Perth's inner eastern suburbs. It's an impressive facility, visitors can take a guided tour and get a lasting impression of this outstanding stadium.

First time in Perth, first time at the Optus stadium, first ever AFL game. I’ve been to many stadiums in the UK, football, rugby, you name the teams. All fade in comparison with this stunning stadium. Aside from the brilliant architecture, the facilities are amazing. Toilets at every exit from the seating areas, quiet at half time! Unheard of in UK. Seating areas and pitch visible from concourse areas, again a novelty for me. Thoroughly enjoyed the match, grasped the main concepts quite quickly (some help from google) - it’s better than soccer in my view. After the match, easy to walk to train for Perth and Freemantle. You don’t know how lucky you are in Australia (you probably do!)

Coldplay concert - brilliant at getting folks in and out, and back to the train station and onto trains. Only issue is that the food and drink queues were terrible and we weren't allowed to bring any drinks into stadium, including water. There was tap water available but I still think that the prohibition on drinks is not acceptable if you are unable to serve people efficiently. And the rest of Perth is unable to cope with the infux - took over an hour to pick up hire car because the cars were not cleaned and ready for use, even though everyone has booked in advance (and often paid in advance too). Net effect - government pays to promote Perth as a destination and then folks have a poor tourist experience!