Glory’s HBF Park and Auckland FC’s Go Media Stadium have been named the 2024-25 A-League Men Stadiums of the season, after receiving the highest average rating by the players for pitch quality and atmosphere, respectively.
HBF Park edged out several contenders for the best pitch quality of the 2024-25 season, receiving an average score of 4.4 (on a 1-5 scale) just ahead of Western United’s Ironbark Fields (4.3), Wellington Phoenix’s Sky Stadium (4.3) and Adelaide United’s Coopers Stadium (4.2).
“This recognition is testament to the exemplary work carried out by the ground-staff and venue management at HBF Park once again this year,” said Glory CEO Anthony Radich.
“As a club, we are hugely appreciative of their efforts to deliver what is genuinely a world-class playing surface.””
David Etherton, CEO VenuesWest added: “VenuesWest is thrilled that HBF Park has once again been acknowledged for the quality of its playing surface.
” It is especially significant that this recognition comes from the players themselves.
“We have long been very proud of the turf, which we diligently curate and maintain in collaboration with our turf managers, Green by Nature.
“The ability to host multi-sport events at the venue while maintaining the integrity of the surface for the players remains a priority.
“Accolades such as this one are not received lightly.”
Glory’s next fixture at HBF Park is against Italian giants AC Milan on Thursday 31 July (kick-off at 6pm, tickets available HERE).
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