Hello Penrith to Helloworld Stadium

Penrith’s new world-class stadium will be known as Helloworld Stadium, with the travel professionals to be the inaugural naming rights partner of Sydney’s newest destination. 

Helloworld Travel is Australia’s leading retail travel company with a network of over 2000 independent travel agents and travel brokers across the country.

The five-year stadium naming rights partnership marks Helloworld Travel’s first sponsorship of a major sporting venue.

Penrith’s new crown jewel forms part of the Minns Labor Government’s historic multi-billion-dollar investment in Sydney’s western suburbs. It reflects the government's commitment to building better communities across Western Sydney by investing in the critical infrastructure and services needed in both fast-growing and established areas connecting local families with jobs, recreation and opportunity.

Helloworld Stadium will seat 25,000 fans in sports mode and up to 30,000 for concerts. Currently under construction and set to open in 2027, the project will generate around 500 jobs during construction, with more than 650 ongoing jobs supported once the stadium is operational.

Key features of Helloworld Stadium include steeper grandstands to bring fans closer to the action, new videoboards and sound system, more food and beverage outlets, increased bathrooms, modern corporate facilities, and improved safety and security. The family-friendly hills have been retained and four gender neutral changerooms will support the growth of men’s and women’s sport.

Once operational, Helloworld Stadium will be home of the Penrith Panthers, and host concerts, motocross and other major and sporting events.

The venue replaces the original Penrith Park which opened in 1967.

Sport and Tourism Minister Steve Kamper:

“Penrith is ready to take off with Helloworld Travel coming onboard as the inaugural naming rights partner of western Sydney’s newest destination.

“With construction of Helloworld Stadium to be completed and the new Western Sydney Airport to open this year, this is an exciting partnership that will take Penrith to the world and create a sport and entertainment destination that supports the local economy year-round.”

Member for Penrith Karen McKeown OAM said:

“The new Helloworld Stadium is an exciting step forward for Penrith and reflects the Government’s commitment to delivering world-class infrastructure for Western Sydney. This redevelopment will create a modern, family-friendly venue that brings fans closer to the action while supporting the continued growth of sport, entertainment, and major events in our region.

“Importantly, the project is also delivering real benefits for our community – creating local jobs during construction and once the stadium is operational, while providing a new home for the Panthers and a destination that will attract visitors, events and investment to Penrith for decades to come."

Helloworld Travel Chief Executive and Managing Director, Andrew Burnes AO said:

“Today marks an incredibly proud moment for Helloworld Travel and our network of passionate travel professionals. The naming of Helloworld Stadium reflects our long-standing commitment in Australia and New Zealand to connecting people with unforgettable experiences – whether that’s exploring the world with the help of our legion of travel professionals or coming together to celebrate great sporting and live entertainment events.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Venues NSW on this exciting new chapter in Penrith and look forward to seeing Helloworld Stadium become a place that will create lifelong memories for friends and families.”