Sydney Olympic Park recorded 12.3 million visitors in 2025–26, its highest annual visitation since the precinct was developed for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
Total visitation increased 2.5 per cent from the previous financial year, with growth recorded across major sporting events as well as the Park’s open spaces and recreational areas.
Sporting Attendance Jumps 18 Per Cent
Sporting visitation recorded the strongest increase during the year, rising by around 310,000 people, or 18 per cent.
The increase was driven by major events including the AFC Women’s Asian Cup and a strong NRL calendar.
During 2025–26, 16 sporting matches attracted crowds of more than 30,000 people each, compared with 10 such matches in the previous year.
Sydney Olympic Park contains several of the state’s largest sporting and entertainment venues, including Accor Stadium, ENGIE Stadium, the Sydney Showground and the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.
Parklands Attract Another 60,000 Visitors
Use of Sydney Olympic Park’s parklands also increased during the financial year.
Around 60,000 additional visits were recorded across the Park’s green spaces, wetlands, playgrounds and walking and cycling areas, representing growth of approximately 2 per cent.
The precinct includes a mix of recreational and environmental areas, including:
- Badu Mangrove Boardwalk
- Brickpit Ring Walk
- Murama Healing Space
- Walking and cycling trails
- Wetlands and birdwatching areas
- Picnic spaces and playgrounds
The Brickpit Ring Walk is a 550-metre elevated circular walkway overlooking habitat used by the endangered Green and Golden Bell Frog.
Major Events Remain a Key Source of Visitation
Large-scale sporting and entertainment events continue to account for a significant share of activity at Sydney Olympic Park.
The precinct is used for NRL fixtures, international football, concerts, festivals and other major events, while its parklands attract visitors independently of the event calendar.
The latest figures suggest growth is occurring across both parts of the precinct rather than being driven solely by stadium attendance.
Sydney Olympic Park is also preparing for another major period of event activity, with large sporting and entertainment events scheduled throughout spring and summer.
Transport Capacity Set to Expand
The precinct is also undergoing major transport investment through the Sydney Metro West project.
A construction contract for the new Sydney Olympic Park metro station and surrounding precinct was awarded in September 2026.
The station will be the only one on the Metro West network with four platforms and is being designed to move around 25,000 passengers per hour during major events.
That capacity will complement the existing Olympic Park heavy rail station, which can handle around 40,000 passengers per hour during major event operations.
Record Year Reflects Both Events and Everyday Use
While major sporting events contributed strongly to the record result, the increase in parklands visitation indicates Sydney Olympic Park is also being used increasingly for recreation outside major event periods.
The precinct combines stadiums and entertainment venues with wetlands, open space, cycling routes and community recreation facilities.
With 12.3 million visits recorded in 2025–26, Sydney Olympic Park has now surpassed all previous annual attendance records for the precinct.
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