We are thrilled to announce a momentous change at Accor Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park.

As part of the NSW Government's initiative to celebrate Australia's greatest female athletes, we are officially renaming the Eastern Grandstand to the Cathy Freeman Stand.

This is an historic moment for the NSW Government and is a testament to its commitment to acknowledge female athletes and promote women’s participation in sports.

The Cathy Freeman Stand is the heart of Accor Stadium, seating nearly 30,000 spectators. It's conveniently located near major public transport links, and even houses the athlete’s tunnel from which Cathy Freeman emerged for the 400m Olympic final in her high-tech full-body suit.

The Cathy Freeman Stand is the second female athlete recognition announcement made by the NSW Government, following the announcement that a giant mural has been commissioned to celebrate the Matildas’ historic success at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023^TM tournament.

It's thanks to all 4,162 of you who took part in the public consultation that we are able to do this! Join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement, and let's continue to inspire the next generation of female athletes through this historic renaming.