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From the 2014–15 NBL season, the Townsville Crocodiles moved out of their long time home, the Townsville Entertainment Centre, and into the RSL Stadium. Queensland Country Bank Stadium’s location is 2 Pride Close, Townsville QLD 4810. North Queensland Cowboys v Penrith Panthers* Gates Open: 5:00pm Kick-off: 6.00pm Tickets - Due to the COVID-19 situation this will be a limited fans event. Townsville’s new $290 million North Queensland Stadium will be ready for the start of the 2020 NRL Premiership Season despite unprecedented flooding earlier this year.
The stadium seats 25,000 and will be the new home of the NRL's North Queensland Cowboys; The stadium is anticipated to create 1,000 jobs during major events and reinvigorate the Townsville … Orientated to the North, the stadium captures the prevailing breezes while allowing a panoramic view to the city, Castle Hill and Magnetic Island. Ticketing for this game will be limited due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, and the available allocation will be reserved for North Queensland Cowboys members, corporate partners and sponsors.

Countdown on to North Queensland Stadium opening Cameron Voss | Tuesday 7th January 2020 The new Queensland Country Bank Stadium is just over a month from opening its doors and the centrally-located 25,000-seat stadium in Townsville’s CBD looks the goods. The free-entry event will be held on February 22 from 9am to 1pm and will be the only chance for the general public to have a look inside the new stadium before global megastar Elton John hits the stage on February 29. Queensland Country Bank Stadium is bordered by Saunders and Rooney Street, and the banks of the Ross River. Ticketing for this game will be limited due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, and the available allocation will be reserved for North Queensland Cowboys members, corporate partners and sponsors.
North Queensland Cowboys v Penrith Panthers* Gates Open: 5:00pm Kick-off: 6.00pm Tickets - Due to the COVID-19 situation this will be a limited fans event. The Stadium is a joint project of the Queensland Government ($140M), Australian Government ($100M), and Townsville City Council (land and enabling infrastructure), and is supported by both the National Rugby League and the North Queensland Cowboys. An open day will be held at the stadium on February 22 followed by the opening event featuring Sir Elton John on February 29.

Housing and Public Works Minister Mick de Brenni said the stadium contractor, Watpac, has sought an extension to the practical completion date of the stadium, but remained confident the massive … The Stadium, which opened in 2011, is owned and operated by the City of Townsville, has a total spectator capacity of 2,500 (1,700 seated) and is the home court of the Townsville Fire (WNBL). LOCALS will get the chance to have their first look behind the scenes of Queensland Country Bank Stadium at a one-off open day. Watpac were awarded Managing Contractor of the Stadium build, and worked closely with the principal consultant, Cox Architecture, and its t…