ENGIE Stadium (Sydney Showground) — BBL Venue Guide
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The Thunder's Olympic Park home is a tight, loud bowl where the green army sits close enough to feel every wicket — including, in happier times, plenty of their own.
| City | Sydney |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 23,500 |
| BBL tenants | Sydney Thunder |
| Venue records | League-wide marks set at BBL grounds are tracked on the records hub; ground-specific BBL records are being verified against ESPNcricinfo and will be added here rather than guessed. |
BBL|16 Fixtures at ENGIE Stadium (Sydney Showground)
- Sat 19 Dec 2026 — Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers (Sydney Smash)
- Sun 27 Dec 2026 — Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades
- Sat 2 Jan 2027 — Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers
See the full calendar on the BBL|16 schedule and the tenant clubs on the teams hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of ENGIE Stadium (Sydney Showground)?
ENGIE Stadium (Sydney Showground) in Sydney has a listed capacity of 23,500. It hosts Sydney Thunder fixtures in the Big Bash League.
Which BBL|16 matches are played at ENGIE Stadium (Sydney Showground)?
The fixtures listed on this page are the confirmed BBL|16 matches at ENGIE Stadium (Sydney Showground), taken from Cricket Australia's published schedule (checked 26 October 2026).