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November
 | Pearl Jam - important concert information
Music fans attending the Pearl Jam, Ben Harper and Relentless7, and Liam Finn concert at the SFS this Sunday, should allow plenty of time to arrive and access the venue with Cityrail trackwork scheduled.
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 | SCG Trust staff recognised in community awards
The Rotary Club of Randwick has presented four SCG Trust staff with Rotary’s prestigious “Pride of Workmanship” award in recognition of their commitment to providing excellent customer service within the community.
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.jpg) | Taylor posts second Cup century
Talented opening batsman, Steve Taylor, blasted his second successive SCG Country Cup century as Cricket Albury-Wodonga marched into the round of 16 with an impressive four wicket victory over Wagga Wagga
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.jpg) | Victor Trumper Stand wins award
The Victor Trumper Stand, built on the site of the old Hill at the Sydney Cricket Ground, has been recognised by the Master Builders Association’s Excellence in Construction Awards.
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 | Fourth Tattoo show announced at SFS in 2010
Pipe Major Sam Young from the NSW Police Pipe Band celebrated the announcement of the fourth show of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo by climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge and calling all music fans to Sydney.
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October
 | Wests Tigers sign four year agreement with SCG Trust
After twice breaking home club attendance records at the Sydney Football Stadium and the Sydney Cricket Ground in the 2009 season, Wests Tigers will play its best four NRL games at the venues through until the end of the 2013 season.
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 | Dwight set for Sydney return
A favoured Sydney FC son will be welcomed back to the SFS on Sunday, with former marquee man, Dwight Yorke set to make his long-awaited return for the first time since he departed Sydney at the start of the 2006/07 season.
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 | **SOCCEROOS SOLD OUT** Plan SFS trip and arrive early
A sellout crowd is anticipated for the football international blockbuster between the Qantas Socceroos and The Netherlands at the Sydney Football Stadium tomorrow night, and fans are recommended to use public transport and arrive early.
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 | Socceroos have winning SFS track record
The Socceroos will take an imposing Sydney Football Stadium record into its blockbuster international against fellow 2010 FIFA World Cup finalists, The Netherlands, when the teams clash on Saturday at 7.30pm.
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.gif) | Socceroos stars named for Dutch blockbuster
Australia's big guns including Harry Kewell, Tim Cahill and Lucas Neill will return for the Socceroos' blockbuster international against The Netherlands at the Sydney Football Stadium on 10 October.
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September
 | Students claim another premiership
Sydney University scored three tries to two, adding to its impressive trophy cabinet by claiming the Shute Shield rugby union Grand Final with a 24-19 win over Randwick at the Sydney Football Stadium.
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 | SCG basks under an orange glow
Thick red dust blanketed the Sydney Cricket Ground this morning after a cold front moved in from central Australia bringing with it a dust storm that covered Sydney.
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 | Rugby League greats take centre stage at SCG
The bones were creaking, the joints were stiffer, the hairlines were receding and the hair was greyer, but it didn’t stop some of the rugby league greats returning to the game’s spiritual home, the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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 | Waratahs expect SFS winning record in 2010
The NSW Waratahs, bolstered by the recent signings of exciting Wallaby backs Berrick Barnes and Drew Mitchell, will play five Super 14 matches at the Sydney Football Stadium in 2010.
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 | Fitzy says farewell on Sunday
Rugby League fans can pay tribute to Craig Fitzgibbon when the long serving Sydney Roosters forward plays his final game with the club when it takes on the North Queensland Cowboys at the Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday.
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 | SCG farewells three great club stalwarts
It wasn’t quite the fairytale ending they were each hoping for, but nonetheless the farewell to Michael O’Loughlin, Jared Crouch and Leo Barry was an unforgettable experience as the Sydney Swans faithful paid tribute to the three great club stalwarts at the SCG.
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August
.jpg) | Rugby Grand Final day at Sydney Football Stadium
Sydney club rugby’s biggest day will be staged at one of Australia’s great sporting venues with the 2009 Shute Shield Grand Final making a welcome return to the Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday, 27 September at 3.10pm.
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 | Paul Roos honoured with AFL sculpture
Paul Roos’ inspiring contribution as a player and his immediate outstanding success as a coach, ultimately guiding the Sydney Swans to its first premiership flag in 72 years, saw him today honoured as the first AFL subject in the Basil Sellers Sports Sculptures Project.
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 | AFL Sculpture to be unveiled on Saturday
The first of two AFL subjects in the Basil Sellers Sports Sculpture Project will be unveiled prior the Sydney Swans game against the Brisbane Lions at the SCG on Saturday.
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.jpg) | Marshall and Hayne showdown at the SFS
Two of rugby league’s most exciting players, Benji Marshall and Jarryd Hayne, will headline one of the biggest and most important NRL games of the season when the in-form Wests Tigers host the dazzling Parramatta Eels at the Sydney Football Stadium on Friday night at 7.30pm.
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| Pearl Jam tickets on sale Monday
Tickets for Pearl Jam’s concert at the Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday, November 22, will go on sale Monday, August 17 from Ticketek on 132 849 or at www.ticketek.com.au
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 | Sydney FC plays first A-League home game on Sunday
Sydney FC will be looking to maintain its great recent form and outstanding home record against Adelaide United when it plays its first Hyundai A-League home game at the Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday.
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 | SCG Members attend Lord's Test
The SCG and Lord’s are viewed as the best two cricket grounds in the world, and SCG Members enjoyed their Lord’s experience during the recent Ashes Test between Australia and England.
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| Pearl Jam to rock the SFS
Pearl Jam, one of the most influential and popular live bands of the modern era, will play a single concert at the Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday, November 22 in support of their new album, Backspacer.
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July
 | Socceroos Dutch treat for SFS
The Sydney Football Stadium will stage the Socceroos’ biggest and most prestigious football fixture of 2009 when they play number three ranked The Netherlands on Saturday, October 10
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 | Sydney FC Fan Day at SFS this Sunday
Sydney FC will begin its final count-down to the 2009/10 A-League season when it stages its annual Fan Day at the SFS this Sunday, August 2, 2009 commencing 10.00am.
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 | SCG XI triumph at Lords
Boyhood dreams were realised when the SCG XI triumphed over the Marlyebone Cricket Club XI at Lords.
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.jpg) | Tougher penalties for unruly SCG/SFS patrons
Sport and Recreation Minister Kevin Greene said penalties for anti-social behaviour at the SCG and SFS will increase so that patrons can safely enjoy a day out at the cricket or footy
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 | Steve Waugh joins SCG Trust
Former Australian cricket captain Steve Waugh was today appointed a member of the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust – one of seven positions announced by the Premier of NSW, Nathan Rees.
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June
 | O'Loughlin to farewell SCG on August 29
The Sydney Swan’s longest serving player Michael O’Loughlin will make an emotional SCG farewell in the club’s final home game against the Brisbane Lions on Saturday, August 29, after announcing he will retire at the end of the season.
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 | Trevor Allan immortalised in bronze
Trevor Allan, one of the finest rugby union players of his era who mastered rugby league in England and made an immense contribution as an expert union and league commentator with ABC TV, was today immortalised in bronze at the Sydney Football Stadium.
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.jpg) | Phil Waugh to captain Barbarians against Wallabies
Long-serving Australian Test flanker Phil Waugh has been honored with the Barbarians captaincy for Saturday night’s historic showdown with the Qantas Wallabies at the Sydney Football Stadium. The match will kick-off at 7.30pm.
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.jpg) | Rugby international parking and transport
Rugby fans are encouraged to take public transport and arrive early for the highly anticipated clash between the Wallabies and the Barbarians at the Sydney Football Stadium on Saturday night at 7.30pm.
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 | Rugby great to be honoured in bronze
The first rugby union subject, as part of the Basil Sellers Sports Sculpture Project, will be unveiled prior to the historic rugby union international between the Wallabies and the star-studded Barbarians at the SFS on Saturday.
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 | Sonny Bill returns to the rugby spotlight at SFS
Sonny Bill Williams is set face Stirling Mortlock in a classic showdown of two dynamic centres when the former NRL star plays his first game of rugby union in Australia for the Barbarians against the Wallabies at the SFS on Saturday at 7:30pm.
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May
 | Waugh to play against Wallabies at SFS
NSW Waratahs skipper Phil Waugh has been included in the Wallabies’ squad but will play against Australia after being released to appear for the Barbarians in their historic match at the Sydney Football Stadium on Saturday, June 6 at 7.30pm.
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 | Heritage Round epic one for the history books
The Sydney Cricket Ground has been the scene of many famous and thrilling matches in a wide variety of sports, and South Sydney’s last second 23-22 NRL Heritage Round victory over Wests Tigers will live long in the memory of the 30,000 fans.
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.gif) | Australian Ashes squad announced at SCG
Cricket Australia’s National Selection Panel (NSP) today announced at the SCG a 16-man squad for the five-Test Ashes Series during Australia’s VB Tour of England.
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 | Barbarians a stronger line-up says Deans
Australian coach Robbie Deans has declared the Barbarian team to play the Wallabies at the Sydney Football Stadium on June 6 will be stronger that the team narrowly beaten by the Australians last November.
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| World Cup winners named in Barbarian Team
The Barbarians have announced a further four top class players, including two World Cup winners, in the squad to play the Wallabies in the historic rugby union international at the Sydney Football Stadium on June 6.
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 | Enjoy an autumn afternoon at the footy this Sunday
Experience the atmosphere of a pumping SCG and join us for an action-packed afternoon this Sunday when the Sydney Swans take on the Richmond Tigers at 1.10pm – and don’t forget your footy for a kick on the hallowed turf post match (weather permitting).
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April
 | ANZAC Day Cup clash a wonderful occasion says Bennett
The third biggest ever ANZAC Day Cup crowd of 28,926 watched St George-Illawarra Dragons whitewash the Sydney Roosters 29-0 at the SFS last Saturday, but it just wasn’t the scoreline that impressed Dragons coach Wayne Bennett.
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 | ANZAC Day epic returns to SFS
One of Rugby League’s iconic fixtures returns to its home, the Sydney Football Stadium, when the Sydney Roosters clash with St George Illawarra in the ANZAC Day blockbuster on Saturday.
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| SFS rugby facilities add weight to Waugh’s decision
Whilst financial terms and representative jumpers were considered, the rugby facilities provided at the Sydney Football Stadium played a significant part in Phil Waugh’s decision to sign on with the Waratahs and Australian Rugby Union for a further two years.
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| Barbarians add further muscle for Wallaby showdown at SFS
The Barbarians have announced a further five world-class internationals for their historic showdown against the Wallabies at Sydney Football Stadium on 6 June - including All Blacks utility back Luke McAlister and former Australian Test forward Justin Harrison.
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 | Easter weekend blockbusters at SFS
Escape the chocolates and showbags this Easter - sports fans who love the thrill and atmosphere of live footy have plenty to cheer about when the SFS hosts two sporting blockbusters this weekend.
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 | April 18 sports feast at SCG and SFS
Sports fans can experience back-to-back sporting blockbusters on Saturday, April 18 when the Sydney Swans and the Waratahs play at the SCG and SFS in a unique one day sports bonanza.
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| Rocky Elsom to play for Barbarians at SFS
Former Australian and NSW flanker Rocky Elsom will return home to play for the Barbarians against the Qantas Wallabies at Sydney Football Stadium on Saturday, June 6.
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March
 | Benji and Robbie's house warming party
Benji Marshall and Robbie Farah are having a massive House warming Party this Friday at 7.30pm so come and check out the new pad – the Sydney Football Stadium when Wests Tigers battle with the Sydney Roosters.
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 | Sound Relief an outstanding success
The Sydney Cricket Ground has been the centre piece of a galaxy of Australia’s finest sports and entertainment events throughout its illustrious history, and the highly successful Sound Relief concert is another to be added to this impressive list.
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| Barbarians to bring a wealth of experience
Three long-serving internationals with more than 130 Test caps between them have been confirmed for the Barbarians team to play the Qantas Wallabies in this year’s Bundaberg Rum Rugby Series opener at the Sydney Football Stadium on June 6.
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 | Barry Gibb to perform at Sound Relief
The producers of this Saturday’s Sound Relief benefit concerts are thrilled to confirm that the legendary singer/songwriter Barry Gibb of The Bee Gees is returning to Australia specifically to perform at the SCG.
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| Sonny Bill returning to SFS as a Barbarian
The exciting showdown between rugby union convert Sonny Bill Williams and the Wallabies will unfold at the SFS after the big Kiwi confirmed he will play for the Barbarians against the Wallabies at the SFS on Saturday, June 6.
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February
 | Coldplay at SCG for Sound Relief concert
Australia’s music community have banded together for two stadium benefit concerts scheduled to run simultaneously in both Melbourne and Sydney on Saturday March 14, 2009 under the unified banner of SOUND RELIEF.
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 | Waugh to pass century at SFS
Waratahs skipper Phil Waugh will become the 13th Australian, and the 23rd player in total, to make it to 100 Super Rugby caps when he raises his century against the Highlanders at the Sydney Football Stadium on Friday night.
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 | Celebrity Twenty20 - A Huge Success
Over 20,000 fans and 25 of Australia’s elite sportsmen, sportswomen and entertainers came together at the SCG in support of the Victorian Bushfire Appeal in a unifying display of Australian mateship and spirit at a time of national mourning.
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 | Waugh and Taylor settle team selections
Steve Waugh has armed his team with the bowling firepower of Glenn McGrath and Nathan Bracken while Mark Taylor will be re-united with batting partner Michael Slater when they play Australia’s Big Bash Twenty20 Celebrity cricket match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.
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 | Pink ball to be used in Celebrity Twenty20 game
Australia’s finest ever cricketers will gain a first hand insight into the revolutionary pink ball development when pink balls will be used in the Celebrity Twenty/20 cricket match at the SCG on Sunday.
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 | BIG GUNS SET TO FIRE IN FOUNDATION CUP
Sydney Roosters coach Brad Fittler has rushed back a host of big names, including fullback Anthony Minichiello and forwards Mark O'Meley and Craig Fitzgibbon, as it looks to defend the Foundation Cup against Wests Tigers at the SFS on Saturday night.
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 | Waugh and Taylor return for bushfire fundraiser
Steve Waugh and Mark Taylor will make a special comeback in Australia's Big Bash Twenty/ 20 Celebrity Match, a Victorian bushfire fundraising match, at the Sydney Cricket Ground next Sunday, February 22.
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| Team training times at SCG
New Zealand will hold a pre-match training session at the SCG Nets this Saturday, as part of their preparation for the One Day International against Australia commencing 2.15pm on Sunday.
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.jpg) | Foundation Cup tickets now on sale
Tickets are now on sale for the third annual Foundation Cup game played between the Sydney Roosters and Wests Tigers at the Sydney Football Stadium on Saturday, February 21.
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January
.jpg) | NRL fan day at SFS
Rugby League fever is rising fast and the Wests Tigers and Sydney Roosters will stage a joint Fan Day at the Sydney Football Stadium on Saturday, January 31.
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| Team training times at SCG
Australia and South Africa will hold pre-match training sessions at the SCG Nets as part of their preparation for the One Day International commencing 2.15pm this Friday.
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| A tale of two fast bowlers
The SCG Country Cup final between Tamworth and Stockton at the SCG on Sunday may be determined by the fast bowlers – one a last minute signing from England and the other a NSW representative fighting
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| Day 5 Test tickets on sale
Tickets to Day 5 of the Sydney 3 Mobile Test match at the Sydney Cricket Ground will go on sale from the end of play today.
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.jpg) | ICC launches Centenary Year at SCG
The International Cricket Council launched its Centenary year at the SCG with Chairman of the ICC, David Morgan and its Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat saying is was the perfect venue to announce its ce
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.jpg) | "Demon" Spofforth unveiled at SCG
Fred Spofforth, the man whose performance gave birth to the Ashes in 1882, is the third inductee to the Basil Sellers Sports Sculpture Project.
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