About us
Since opening its doors in 1986, over 10 million patrons have utilised the world class facilities of HBF Stadium (formerly Challenge Stadium) for a wide variety of sporting, recreational and commercial activities. The centre has played host to numerous outstanding national and international sporting events including the highly successful 6th and 8th FINA Swimming Championships - never before in the history of the event has a city hosted this prestigious event twice. Today HBF Stadium is firmly established as one of Australia's leading multi-purpose venues. Each year over 1,000,000 people visit the venue for a variety of events, activities and training purposes. The $2 million headquarters of the WA Institute of Sport is located at Challenge Stadium, providing our elite athletes with state of the art training facilities and support staff. Events hosted at HBF Stadium include international and national sporting events, exhibitions, concerts, functions and seminars. A wide variety of community programmes are on offer for toddlers and teens, adults and the elderly and the Challenge Fitness Centre gives members access to a dedicated gymnasium and circuit room, fitness and deep water fitness classes and the aquatic centre.
Venue Details
Amenities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Space (private)
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Space (private)

Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms

Meeting space
Name | Room size | Max capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lecture Theatre | 1 sq. ft. - | 220 | - | - | - | 220 | - | - |
Champions Club | 1 sq. ft. - | 250 | 25 | 100 | 250 | 100 | 60 | 20 |
Executive Suite | 1 sq. ft. - | 80 | 20 | 40 | 80 | 40 | - | 15 |
Main Arena | 1 sq. ft. - | 1300 | - | 1300 | - | - | - | - |
Location
Getting Here
HBF Stadium Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the HBF Stadium regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion.
Sustainable Practices
Diversity and Inclusion
Health and Safety
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.
Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Report an issue with this venue profile to the Cvent Supplier Network.