Specialties
Why choose GIO Stadium for your next meeting, event or function? There are countless reasons, starting with the unique experience of being in one of Canberra's iconic venues.
GIO Stadium is so much more than sport.
Our unique events and functions services are exemplary and you'll be supported by our dedicated, professional team, always on hand to help you plan and execute with precision.
History
Established in 1977.
Canberra Stadium was originally named Bruce Stadium, built for the 1977 Pacific Conference Games. The original seating capacity for the Stadium was 8,000 in one Grandstand on the West.
With the announcement of the 1985 World Cup Athletics Games, the Stadium underwent its first redevelopment. New seating was fitted on the East side, increasing the capacity to 11,500, and a new synthetic running track was installed. In 1990 the Stadium was upgraded with Corporate Facilities and the running track was re-located to what is now the Australian Institute of Sport Athletics track.
The stadium played host to the World Youth Soccer Cup in 1981 and the World Cup Athletics in 1985. In 1990, the stadium was upgraded and the running track removed. The Canberra Raiders moved to Bruce Stadium the same year.
1997 saw the redevelopment of the East Stand, the dropping of the playing surface, the addition of bowl seating (seating 25,000 in total), and made the playing surface rectangular.
Meet the Manager: Liz C.
Liz is the Director of Venues Canberra and is responsible for the overall management of GIO Stadium, Manuka Oval, Stromlo Forest park, EPIC and the National Arboretum.
