Australian Hockey Centre

Overview

Sports & rec
Project type
$163 Million
Total budget
Under Construction
Project phase
Office of Major Infrastructure Delivery (OMID)
Lead agency
200
Jobs supported
2026
Start date

Mid 2029
End date

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.

Construction updates

Australian Hockey Centre
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- Construction update (February 2026)

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Media releases

26 February, 2026

Hockey dreams becoming reality at the Australian Hockey Centre

Perth will soon cement its status as the nation's premier hockey destination with work now underway for the new Australian Hockey Centre.

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Benefits

Strengthens Perth’s role as Australia’s national hub for elite hockey performance through continued support of the Hockey Australia High Performance Program.
Delivers upgraded infrastructure that supports both community use and high-performance programs.
Enhances Western Australia’s reputation in high-performance sport, helping to attract talent and investment.
Boosts development pathways for hockey players, coaches, referees and volunteers at all levels across Western Australia.
Supports the long-term sustainability and growth of hockey in Western Australia through alignment with national priorities.
Creates opportunities for community participation and leadership in national-level sporting initiatives.