Blundstone Arena News
Ryegrass keeps Blundstone Arena in top condition
Blundstone Arena’s recent hosting of the fifth Ashes test brought international attention, however being Australia’s southernmost first-class cricket and AFL venue presents some challenges when it comes to maintaining its playing surface.
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Hobart has won the race to host the fifth Ashes Test match, with Blundstone Arena named as the venue for the final game of the Australia-England series. Tickets are now on sale.
Full StoryBlundstone extends partnership with Bellerive Oval
The home of Tasmanian cricket will continue to be known as Blundstone Arena for a further three years, following an extension of the current naming rights deal with the brand.
Full StoryNew entity to manage Tasmanian stadiums and investigate roof options
A new entity, to be known as Stadiums Tasmania, will be created to manage the state’s major venues, while also investigating the feasibility of adding a roof to one of them.
Full StoryBlundstone Arena Redevelopment underway
The redevelopment at Hobart's Blundstone Arena is underway with demolition of the old grandstands commencing.
Full StoryBlundstone upgrade unveiled
Cricket Tasmania has unveiled its updated plans for the Blundstone Arena redevelopment, which is expected to cost more than $30 million.
Full StoryBellerive to be upgraded to 20k capacity
Bellerive Oval, or Blundstone Arena as it's now known, will be upgraded to hold 20,000 spectators by 2015 after the Government announced $15m in funding.
Full StoryBellerive renamed Blundstone Oval
Bellerive Oval, home of Tasmanian cricket and second home of North Melbourne Football club, has been given the boot. It is now called Blundstone Oval.
Full StoryNorth to play two games a year at Bellerive
The North Melbourne Football Club is delighted to announce it has secured a landmark deal to play home games in Hobart from 2012.
Full StoryCricket Tas push for Bellerive upgrade
A major $21 million redevelopment of Bellerive Oval will put Hobart in the mix to host an Ashes Test, and without it the state risks losing all international cricket.
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