Central Coast Council have confirmed that Central Coast Stadium has been selected by the NRL to host games during the 2020 premiership season.

NRL teams that will play at the venue include the New Zealand Warriors, Newcastle Knights and Manly Sea Eagles. The 2020 NRL season is scheduled to resume on 28 May.

Council Director Roads Transport Drainage and Waste, Boris Bolgoff said the geography, biosecurity measures in place and ease of operations at Central Coast Stadium were major factors in the decision.

“Council had been working behind the scenes with the NRL to make this happen and we are very pleased that they have chosen Central Coast Stadium as one of the key venues to host games this season,” Mr Bolgoff said.

“Council recently invested in major upgrades, including new seating, change rooms, corporate facilities, accessible amenities, large outdoor screen and sound system.”

Central Coast Mayor Lisa Matthews said the announcement offered significant benefits for the future of our local economy.  

“Central Coast Stadium has already played host to many sporting events since it opened back in 2000. Supporting the NRL and their players will help secure the Central Coast’s reputation as a region that excels in delivering high quality sporting facilities,” Mayor Matthews said.