The Olympic Stadium (Stadium Australia) is situated at Olympic Park, Homebush Bay. It will host the opening and closing ceremonies, track and field events, marathon endings and the gold medal soccer final. It is the largest Olympic Stadium in history. Stadium Australia will be able to hold crowds of up to 110,000 during the Olympic games when two temporary grandstands (open air) are added to each end of the stadium. It will be host to both the Olympic and Paralympic games in 2000, then will be used for sporting matches and concerts.

The roof of Stadium Australia provides spectators with shade and protection without a claustrophobic feel. The 3 hectare roof also maximises views and provides the best light conditions by being made of translucent polycarbonate. Being the most environmentally friendly games yet, power is reduced through the use of natural lighting and energy saving lights; water is conserved by low use fittings, using storm water for toilets and rainwater collection; and the management of waste through recycling and sorting regimes.

These games are also more accessible for the disabled. There is wheelchair seating, lifts, audio signals, tactile floor tiles, aisle seats for the blind, counter and ticket booth heights set for people in wheelchairs and accessible entries, exits and toilet cubicles everywhere.

After the games the temporary grandstands will be removed and the stadium’s capacity will return to 80,000 with a plan to eventually have the whole stadium covered, not just the seats.