The western Sydney stadiums’ full strength beer trial officially kicks off this weekend at CommBank Stadium.
The NSW Government said the trial will be in place for a six-month period at all NRL, NRLW and A-Leagues matches at CommBank Stadium, Accor Stadium and at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle.
Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said they recognised fans have been calling for the move for a while.
“For too long there has been a disparity in how sports fans in the West are treated, compared to those in the East,” he said.
“Yesterday we announced that you can now get free public transport to games at CommBank, and today we are once again making full-strength beer available to those in the west and the Hunter.
CommBank Stadium will host three matches this weekend, starting with the Panthers-Roosters NRL clash tonight, Western Sydney Wanderers-Melbourne Victory on Saturday night and Parramatta Eels-Wests Tigers on Sunday afternoon.
Fans in general public areas will now have access to full-strength, mid-strength, light and zero alcohol options.
The success of the trial will be determined following consultation with NSW Police, liquor authorities, sport and entertainment partners and feedback from fans.
Venues NSW and NSW Police will work closely to ensure the responsible service of alcohol, as has always been the case for event days.
Fans are encouraged to make the most of public transport being included in their ticket, and to always have a Plan B if choosing to drink alcohol.
Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group. A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University, she is a journalism Major. Ellie has worked with Universal Media, The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations. In 2024, Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.