Australian Hockey Centre

Overview

Community
Project type
$163 Million
Total budget
In Planning
Project phase
Office of Major Infrastructure Delivery (OMID)
Lead agency
200
Jobs supported

The Australian Hockey Centre (AHC) will bolster Perth as the premier destination for hockey in Australia. Building on Western Australia’s proud hockey legacy, the AHC will elevate the state’s role in developing world-class athletes and hosting international competitions.

The new centre will feature four hockey pitches, including two certified to International Hockey Federation (FIH) Category 1 standard and a 1,000-seat covered stadium expandable to 10,000 for major events. It will house high-performance facilities for Hockey Australia, including athlete recovery, wellbeing and training spaces, alongside media and broadcast infrastructure to support global coverage.

The AHC will also serve the broader community, with dedicated change rooms, club storage, indoor hockey courts and social spaces such as a bar, kitchen and lounge. It will be home to both Hockey WA and Hockey Australia’s administrative offices, ensuring strong local and national collaboration.

This project is part of the WA Government’s PlayOn WA, an exciting initiative to deliver 2,030 community infrastructure items across WA by 2030.

Benefits

Ensures Perth remains the national hub for elite hockey performance through continued support of the Hockey Australia High Performance Program (HAHPP).
Strengthens Western Australia’s reputation in high-performance sport, attracting talent and investment.
Boosts development pathways for players, coaches, referees and volunteers across Western Australia.
Supports long-term sustainability of hockey in Western Australia through strategic alignment with national priorities.
Creates opportunities for local participation and leadership in national-level sporting initiatives.
Enhanced infrastructure for community use and programs.