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Telstra Dome is a stadium in the developing Docklands precinct of Melbourne, Australia, that caters for both sporting and entertainment events. The stadium opened on 9th March 2000, as Colonial Stadium. The name was changed to Telstra Dome on 1st October 2002 when the telecommunications company Telstra acquired the naming rights.

The stadium was developed as a replacement for Waverley Park. The Seven Network previously owned the stadium, but on 21st June, 2006 sold its interests to James Fielding Funds Management for $AUD 330 million.[1] In 2020 the network was meant to hand the stadium to the AFL.

Like Waverley, it was built specifically for Australian rules football, unlike most grounds that were originally designed for cricket. Along with cricket, Rugby league, Rugby union and many events (concerts, world wrestling fight, etc) have been held there, although it is predominately used for football. Telstra Dome is currently used as a home ground by Carlton, Essendon, The Kangaroos, St Kilda, and the Western Bulldogs.

The non-commercial name for the venue is Docklands Stadium, which is named for its location in Docklands, Melbourne. The name is used primarily by those who wish to mention stadiums by their non-commercial names, such as non-commercial organisations like the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

[Source: Wikipedia]