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Everything about their stadium rebuild has been met with discontent, given the fact that Penrith fans have been trekking to CommBank Stadium in Parramatta to watch home games. Watch the 2025 Rugby League Ashes LIVE with no ad-breaks in play on FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. They will do the same again next season, with the new stadium barely underway and only expected to be completed before the 2027 season. Given the fact it was already such an unpopular decision to knock down and rebuild their fortress, fans had high expectations for the new venue. And when Penrith’s social media channels shared images of the club’s new stadium redevelopment last week, it is safe to say fans were anything but impressed, with the backlash coming quick and fast. “Stadiums by Ikea,” one commented. “When you get the new stadium off Temu,” a second wrote. “Did Bob the Builder design this?” a third commented. While the tone on each of the posts shared to each social media platform except X (probably wise) was overall negative, other fans were just relieved that they are only just over a year away from returning to their home on Mulgoa Road. “Can’t wait to be back home,” one said. “I will take it, saves a torrid trek,” another added. “I just want our home ground back,” a third wrote. The new renders come as demolition of the former venue is now complete, with the new stadium build underway. And despite the negative press surrounding those renders, Panthers Group Chair Peter Graham said it’s exciting for the club to have a new stadium. “The new world-class stadium will be a game-changer for Penrith, which will be enjoyed by Panthers fans for generations to come,” Mr Graham said. “With demolition works now complete, it won’t be long until our first game back home.” The new structure will include new eastern and western grandstands with more premium seating. While the beloved northern and southern hills will remain. When the redevelopment is complete, the venue is expected to be able to host up to 25,000 people. The Panthers will return to the stadium in 2027.
