The redeveloped Sydney Football Stadium will host a football festival over five days in its September opening.
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Demolished in 2019, the $828 million project will host its first match on Friday, September 2 with the NRL clash between the Sydney Roosters and South Sydney.
The following day the Wallabies will meet world champions South Africa and then the Matildas host Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold-medal winners Canada on Tuesday, September 6 in an international friendly.
The venue, which will be home to the Roosters, NSW Waratahs and Sydney FC, has a reduced capacity with all 42,500 seats under shelter as part of the rebuild.
Matildas' veteran Kyah Simon said she was excited to test out the new turf with the stadium a host venue for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023.
"It's a beautiful world-class stadium in the heart of Sydney," Simon said on Thursday.
"It's an exciting time for women's football, knowing that we're playing a powerhouse Canadian team later on this year is huge.
"In the lead-up to the World Cup, the more games we can play in front of a home crowd, and hopefully a sell-out, we can build the hype."
There will also be a free community open day on August 28 before the sport kicks off.
Australian Associated Press
