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Key facts<\/h3>\n

Clubs: Melbourne Victory &\u00a0Melbourne City\u00a0| Opening: 2010 | Capacity: 30,050 seats<\/p>\n

History and description<\/h3>\n

AAMI Park was built between 2007 and 2010. The first event at the stadium, on 7 May 2010, was a Rugby League match. The first football match was played a few month later, on the 7th of August, when Melbourne Heart lost 0-1 to\u00a0the Central Coast Mariners.<\/p>\n

The total project cost\u00a0was AUD 267.5 million. The stadium was initially planned to hold 20,000 seats, which was later raised to 30,000 at the request of Melbourne Victory.<\/p>\n

AAMI Park\u2019s most characteristic feature is its bio-frame design with a geodesic dome roof, which requires 50% less steel than a regular roof. The exterior of the stadium consists of triangular panels, which can be lit up with thousands of led lights.<\/p>\n

Apart from football, the stadium is also used for rugby matches.<\/p>\n

How to get to AAMI Park<\/h3>\n

AAMI Park is located about 2 kilometres east from Melbourne\u2019s Central Business District (CBD) on the north-bank of the river Yarra in an area with many other sports facilities\u00a0including the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Australian Open tennis courts.<\/p>\n

From the southern and eastern parts of the CBD (including Flinders Street Rail Station), the pleasant walk along the banks of the river Yarra can be made within half an hour.<\/p>\n

The closest train<\/a> station is Richmond, with multiple services from Flinders Station, Southern Cross Station (where the long-distance trains arrive), and other stations. The walk from Richmond station to the stadium takes less than 10 minutes. Jolimont Station is also at walking distance, though slightly further away.<\/p>\n

Tram 70 connects the stadium with the Docklands area. It furthermore passes through\u00a0the southern part\u00a0of the CBD (and Flinders Station). Take the tram in the direction of Wattle Park and get off at stop AAMI Park (or Hisense Arena).<\/p>\n

Tram 48 and 75 stop slightly further away near Jolimont Rail Station. Take the trams in eastern direction and get off at stop Wellington Parade.<\/p>\n

Address: AAMI Park, Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne<\/p>\n