SCG Grandstands timeline
Our grand stands through time
Since its inception, the SCG Trust has developed the Sydney Cricket Ground into a sacred site of Australian sport. A venue revered by sporting stars and spectators alike, the SCG is easily recognisable by its heritage listed Members and Ladies Pavilions.
The old Members' Pavillion
The old Members' Pavillion
Built: 1878
Location: Site of the current Ladies’ Pavillion
Architect/Builder: Robinson & Tosh
Alterations: Used as Ladies’ Pavillion after 1886 (since demolished)
The old Members Pavillion was part of the original introduction of grandstands to the SCG.
The Members Pavillion was the first grandstand to be erected on the SCG site and was launched thirty years after the opening of the Sydney Cricket Ground.
The old Members Pavillion was joined by the old Brewongle Stand in 1881 and was surrounded by two public viewing mounds called 'The Hill' and the 'Paddington Hill'.
The old Brewongle Stand
The old Brewongle Stand
Built: 1881.
Location: South of the Ladies' Stand - Since demolished
The old Brewongle Stand was part of the original grandstand introduction to the Sydney Cricket Ground along with the old Members Pavillion in 1878.
The old Brewongle Stand was surrounded by 'The Hill' and the 'Paddington Hill' which were two public viewing mounds.
Current Members' Pavillion
Current Members' Pavillion
Completed: November 1886
Location: Western side
Alterations: Extended 1903
The current Members Pavillion was built and introduced in 1886 at a cost of nearly 7000 pounds with membership levied at two guineas.
Resting in the north-western corner the magnificent structure has played host to an array of cricketing superstars and their achievements adorn the walls on the record boards which have been updated since the first Test match at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 1882.
The grandstand was extended in 1903 and has remained the home of cricket in Australia for over 120 years.
The 'Bob' Stand
The 'Bob' Stand
Built: 1895
Location: Eastern side
Alterations: Moved to North Sydney Oval in 1983
The Hill Stand which was situated in between 'The Hill' and the 'Paddington Hill' inherited the nickname the 'Bob Stand' during The Depression years as it cost one shilling (a bob) to enter the stand.
The entire stand, including clock tower, was carefully dismantled and re-erected at the North Sydney Oval making way for the Bill O'Reilly Stand during restructuring works at the SCG in the 1980's.
The Ladies' Pavillion
The Ladies' Pavillion
Built: 1896
Location: South of the Members Stand
Architect/Builder: John Kirkpatrick
The Smokers' Stand
The Smokers' Stand
Built: 1896
Location: South of the Brewongle Stand - Site of the current Churchill Stand
Alterations: Moved to No.2 ground in 1909 - Since demolished
The Northern Stand
The Northern Stand
Built: 1897
Location: North of the Members' Stand
Alterations: Demolished
The Sheridan Stand
The Sheridan Stand
Formerly: The new Smokers' Stand
Built: 1909
Location: Southern end
Architect/Builder: Robertson & Marks
Alterations: Renamed 'The Sheridan Stand' in 1910 and since demolished
The Noble Stand
The Noble Stand
Formerly: The new Members' Pavilion
Built: 1936
Location: Northern end on the site of the Northern Stand
Architect/Builder: Robertson & Marks
Alterations: Renamed 'Noble' in 1947. Internal reconstruction in 1994 then demolished in 2012 with the exception of the clock tower
The Bradman Stand
The Bradman Stand
Built: 1973
Location: East of the Noble Stand
Architect/Builder: Robertson & Marks
Alterations: Demolished in 2012
The new Brewongle Stand
The new Brewongle Stand
Built: 1980
Location: Western side on the site of the old Brewongle Stand
Architect/Builder: Robertson & Marks
The Dally Messenger Stand
The Dally Messenger Stand
Formerly: The Paddington Stand
Built: 1984
Location: North of the O'Reilly Stand
Alterations: Demolished in 2012
The O'Reilly Stand
The O'Reilly Stand
Formerly: The Pat Hills Stand
Built: 1984
Location: Eastern side on the site of the Bob Stand
Alterations: Renamed 'O'Reilly Stand' in June 1988
The Doug Walters Stand
The Doug Walters Stand
Built: 1985/86
Location: 'The Hill' in front of the old scoreboard
Architect/Builder: Robertson & Marks
Alterations: Demolished
The Clive Churchill Stand
The Clive Churchill Stand
Built: 1986
Location: South of the Brewongle Stand on the site of the Sheridan Stand
Architect/Builder: Robertson & Marks
The Victor Trumper Stand
The Victor Trumper Stand
Built: 2008
Location: The Hill
Architect/Builder: Cox Robertson Marks/AW Edwards
The M A Noble/Bradman/Dally Messenger Stands
The M A Noble/Bradman/Dally Messenger Stands
Built: 2012
Location: Eastern side and is located on the site of the demolished stands by the same names. The $197.5M development includes a 273m² digital scoreboard, Wi-Fi and IPTV connectivity with over 420 HD TV screens. The grandstand has won international awards in technological advancement and experience for visitors to the SCG.
