No. 1 Sportsground Redevelopment

The extensive redevelopment of the iconic and historic No.1 Sportsground has been completed, solidifying's Newcastle's position as a world-class events city by attracting elite AFL and cricket matches.

The redevelopment included:

• Larger playing field size
• Lighting upgrade
• Installation of a sub-soil irrigation and drainage system
• New sight screens
• New player dug out benches
• Construction of 7 new wickets
• Re-built playing surface
• New concrete bleacher seating
• New oval perimeter fencing

Latest news

• October 2021 - Sport back in action at No.1 Sportsground following $8 million upgrade
• September 2021 - No. 1 Sportsground set to celebrate centenary with a makeover
• September 2020 - Centenary celebrations come early as Newcastle’s No.1 Sportsground upgrade commences
• May 2020 - No. 1 Sportsground set for major revamp

Redevelopment timeline

Timing	Works
September 2020	Site establishment by contractor
November 2020	Removal of light towers
November to December 2020	Bulk earthworks
January to March 2021	Blended soil prepared for use on playing field Installation of new drainage
April to May 2021	Installation of new irrigation system
April 2021	Installation of new light towers
May to June 2021	Construction of new cricket wickets
May to June 2021	Installation of new playing field perimeter fencing
July 2021 onwards	New turf laid
December 2021	New turf established
October 2022	No. 1 Sportsground reopened for use