Sydney Olympic Park Sports Venues

This National Reconciliation Week, the theme “All In” reminds us that reconciliation is not a spectator sport, it’s something we all take part in, every day. 💛

At the NSW Hall of Champions, we’re proud to celebrate the incredible achievements of our First Nations athletes, who truly go all in for their passion, their communities, and their sport.

We honour the legacy of inspiring inductees including:

🏉 Arthur Beetson OAM (Rugby League)
🏐 Nicole Cusack (Netball)
🏉 Laurie Daley AM (Rugby League)
🥊 Joseph Donovan (Boxing)
🏉 Mark Ella AM (Rugby Union)
🎾 Evonne Goolagong Cawley MBE AO (Tennis)
🏉 Michael O’Loughlin (Australian Football)
🥊 Dave Sands (Boxing)⚽ Harry Williams (Football)

Pictured in this post is a stunning 1996 artwork by Ginger Riley Munduwalawala, Munanga (white fella way) AFL Football. Long before modern football codes, First Nations Australians played Marngrook, a game involving up to 100 players and a possum-skin ball, where skill and community came together as players leapt to catch the ball kicked high into the air. A print of this artwork is kept in the NSW Hall of Champions archive.

We invite you to learn more and be inspired by these remarkable athletes by visiting the Hall of Fame on Level 3 of the Quaycentre. Their stories, showcased through images and biographies, are a powerful reminder of the talent, resilience and culture that shape Australian sport.

Let’s all go All In together. ✨

As we gear up for Game 1 of State of Origin at Accor Stadium , we’re throwing it back to a moment that changed Blues history forever 💙

In 1985, NSW claimed their first-ever State of Origin series win! Leading the charge was legendary captain Steve Mortimer OAM. In the second game of the 1985 series, Mortimer fell to his knees on the muddy turf of the SCG in euphoria of the Blues’ 21 - 14 victory and was chaired off the field. The Jersey from this game, while not currently on display, is kept in storage as part of our Hall of Champions museum.

A true icon of the game, Mortimer represented NSW 16 times and captained the Blues across two unforgettable years. Today, he’s rightfully honoured as an inductee of the NSW Hall of Champions.

You can discover more of Australia’s greatest sporting moments at the NSW Hall of Champions, Level 3, Quaycentre. The Hall is open seven days a week and is completely free to check out!

Click our link in the comments for more details.

🎾 Pickleball is back on at the Sports Halls!

Pickleball courts are once again available for hire. We’ve also expanded to four courts which are available seven days a week!

For those unfamiliar, pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. Pickleball is easy to learn and fun for players of all ages and abilities. Since launching in mid-December 2025, pickleball has become one of the most in demand activities at the Sports Halls.

✅ Four courts available for hire
📅 All week long
💻 Book online
🏓 Bring your own paddle and ball
👨‍👩‍👧 Players under 18 must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Cost: $36 per court, per hour.

Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned player, grab some friends and give pickleball a go!

For more info click our link in the comments below.

The 2026 Australian Athletics Championships kicked off today at the newly upgraded Athletic Centre at Sydney Olympic Park. With Australian athletics booming and many Aussie athletes ranked among the best in the world, there’s no better stage!

For the first time, the Championships will be broadcast on Channel 7, with live coverage Friday and Saturday night, 7–9pm, and commentary from the iconic Bruce McAvaney.

Australian viewers can watch the action LIVE and FREE from Friday 10 April on Channel 7 and 7PLUS via the link in the post below .

Catch the Action in Sydney 📺

The 2026 Australian Athletics Championships have arrived, and it all kicks off tomorrow at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre. 🤩

Australian viewers can tune in to the action LIVE and FREE from Friday on Channel 7 and 7PLUS via the link below.
👉 bit.ly/AAC26-WatchLive

Grab your tickets via Intix, and we’ll see you at the finale of the Chemist Warehouse Summer Series.
🎟️ bit.ly/AAC26-Tickets