Bankstown Oval
Bankstown Oval is a small cricket ground on Chapel Rd, Bankstown, in Sydney's West, and the home ground of the Bankstown District Cricket Club. Its standout feature is the Stephen and Mark Waugh pavilion, a two-level clubhouse that opened in early 2000.
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About Bankstown Oval
Cricket and Australian Football at Bankstown Oval
Bankstown Oval is primarily a cricket ground that has hosted domestic one-day matches and four Sheffield Shield games, including a Sheffield Shield match against Queensland in November 1996. Australian Football is also played at the ground, in the local Sydney AFL competition. The highest crowd at Bankstown Oval since 2003 was 2,421, at a Ryobi Cup match between NSW and VIC in October 2013.
Grandstand and Spectator Areas at Bankstown Oval
Bankstown Oval has a grandstand on its western side that seats around 1,500 people under cover. The ground lists seating for 2,000 and a capacity of 5,000. A small grass hill rises on the eastern side, and the northern end has an old manual scoreboard with seating and standing room. At the southern end, there is virtually no room between the boundary fence and the trees outside.
Facilities at Bankstown Oval
Visitor tips for Bankstown Oval
- ✓Plan visits for daylight hours.
Getting to Bankstown Oval
Chapel Rd, Bankstown NSW 2200, on Chapel Road South within Memorial Park.
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- 📍Bankstown Memorial Park
Frequently asked questions about Bankstown Oval
What sports are played at Bankstown Oval?
Cricket is the main sport, and the ground also hosts AFL games.
Is there undercover seating at Bankstown Oval?
Yes, the western grandstand shelters around 1,500 spectators.
Does Bankstown Oval have lights?
No, the ground has no lights, and there is no video screen or roof either.
Has Bankstown Oval hosted Sheffield Shield cricket?
Yes, four Sheffield Shield games have been played at the ground.