The Venues NSW legacy begins in 1852 with the establishment of the Sydney Cricket Ground. Today we are custodians of the most significant sporting and entertainment facilities in NSW – all situated within a short drive of more than 80 per cent of our state's population. Our event calendar drives the NSW visitor economy and includes the NRL Grand Final, rugby union's Bledisloe Cup and cricket's New Year's Test. We host world famous athletes and entertainers at our venues and attract more than five million customers through the gates each year. The Venues NSW network includes major sporting and cultural precincts in Sydney Olympic Park, Moore Park, Parramatta, Newcastle, and Wollongong.