Rotorua International Stadium

infobox stadium
name = Rotorua International Stadium
location = Rotorua, New Zealand
coordinates = coord|38|9|20.52|S|176|13|26.75|E|region:NZ_type:landmark
built = 1911
tenants = Rotorua United
capacity = 34,000

Rotorua International Stadium is a multi-use stadium located on Devon Street West in Westbrook suburb of Rotorua, New Zealand. It is currently used mostly for soccer matches, as the home field for Rotorua United. In addition a softball field is sited at the northern end. The stadium is also famous for being the last in New Zealand to feature a manually operated scoreboard.

The stadium has a capacity of 34,000 people. [cite web |title=Rotorua International Stadium |url=http://www.eventvenues.co.nz/stadium.htm |publisher=eventvenues.co.nz |accessdate=2008-08-24 ] The stadium was originally built in 1911, and renovated several times since. The stadium feature a covered stand seating up to 4000 with a concrete seating area on the western side of the field.

The Rotorua International Stadium has held many events in its time including acts from New Zealand Opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa to UB40 and has played host to the 1987 Rugby World Cup 3rd/4th playoff, Test matches and British and Irish Lions tours matches. To many locals it is the rightful home of Bay of Plenty rugby.

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External links

* [http://www.eventvenues.co.nz/stadium.htm Rotorua International Stadium website]