La Trobe Sports Park Upgrades Boost Bundoora Community Sports Access

The Home of the Matildas, a purpose-built elite training facility for Football Australia's national women's programs, is officially open at La Trobe University's Sports Park in Bundoora.

Community Use Alongside Elite Upgrades

The redevelopment at the Bundoora precinct also established the Victorian State Rugby Centre of Excellence and the State Centres for Football Victoria and Rugby Victoria. Near Charles La Trobe College in Bundoora, a multi-use facility with a competition standard baseball diamond and full-size soccer pitch has been built for local community use. These additions support everyday participation in the same precinct that hosts national programs.

Scale of the Bundoora Investments

The Home of the Matildas carries a $101.1 million price tag. The nearby community facility cost $3 million. The Bundoora facility now features five FIFA-grade synthetic pitches, including a completed third and final pitch that expanded capacity after the 2023 World Cup.

Local Access Details

RMIT Sports Centre continues operations in Bundoora at Building 203, McKimmies Road. It is open from 8:00am to 10:00pm Monday to Friday and from 8:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. Residents seeking regular use can check these listed hours directly at the centre.

Further practical steps involve contacting the listed venues for current booking processes and program availability tied to the new pitches and centres.