Riverway Stadium Townsville – A 10,000+ capacity multi-sport venue and Australia’s 10th ODI ground. Host of India’s U19 World Cup 2012 win, Pakistan A vs Australia A, and AFL Premiership matches.
Riverway Stadium, located in Townsville, Queensland, is a modern multi-sport venue that has gained prominence as a cricket and AFL hub. With its scenic surroundings and well-designed facilities, the stadium is known for hosting both domestic and international sporting events.
📜 History and Structure of Riverway Stadium
- The stadium features a 1,013-seat grandstand, practice oval, and cricket training nets.
- Its design was modeled on Brisbane’s iconic Gabba cricket ground.
- The venue has a six-turf wicket block.
- Maximum capacity: 10,000+ spectators.
- On New Year’s Eve 2007, a record crowd of 10,024 attended a T20 clash between Queensland and Victoria.
🏏 Major Cricket Events at Riverway Stadium
- June 2009: Hosted a four-day first-class match between Pakistan A and Australia A.
- 2012 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup: India lifted the trophy after defeating Australia in the final at this venue.
- November 2014: Hosted its first-ever One Day International (ODI) between debutants Papua New Guinea and Hong Kong.
- Became Australia’s 10th official ODI venue.
🏉 AFL and Other Sports
- Home to the Thuringowa Bulldogs AFL Club and the AFL’s local regional office.
- On 15 June 2019, Riverway hosted Townsville’s first-ever AFL Premiership match, when the Gold Coast Suns played St Kilda.
📌 Key Features of Riverway Stadium
- Capacity: 10,000+ spectators
- Grandstand Seating: 1,013
- Primary Sports: Cricket (ODI, U19 World Cup, T20) and AFL
- Significance: 10th ODI venue in Australia
🌐 Official Overview
Riverway Stadium stands as one of Queensland’s top sporting venues, hosting memorable moments such as India’s U19 World Cup 2012 victory, Australia A matches, and international ODIs. It continues to play a vital role in promoting cricket and AFL in regional Australia.
