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It’s official, Marvel Stadium is coming to Melbourne

Docklands Stadium, formerly Etihad Stadium, is getting a superhero makeover.

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Melbourne Stadiums Limited have announced today that the Docklands Stadium (currently Etihad Stadium) will be named Marvel Stadium as of 1 September 2018.

The renaming of the stadium will see a complete rebranding, with the addition of a Marvel retail store, and many Marvel ground activations to bring all your favourite superheroes to life.

Kylie Watson-Wheeler, the Senior Vice President and Managing Director of The Walt Disney Company in Australia and New Zealand has said, “Australian fans are amongst the most passionate in the world and through our partnership with MSL, we hope to bring people together, and provide them with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the Marvel brand.”

Melbourne Stadiums Limited CEO Michael Green added, “Marvel is a powerhouse in the entertainment industry and one of the most recognised brand names in the world. It is a brand dedicated to audience experiences, which firmly aligns with our vision to create incredible experiences for fans”.

The name change will take effect as of 1 September, just in time for the 2018 Toyota AFL Finals Series, as well as the summer of cricket, the beginning of the 2018/19 A-League season and Taylor Swift’s much anticipated Reputation Stadium Tour.

The Etihad Airways partnership has been in place for nine and a half years and will now conclude in August 2018. There is still plenty of action to be had until that time, starting with the footy this weekend as Collingwood take on the Western Bulldogs this Friday night (25 May), before Hawthorn take on West Coast on Sunday 27 May.

Next week’s Etihad Stadium action will again see the Western Bulldogs, this time hosting a Melbourne side now sitting in the top 4 on Saturday 2 June, followed by surprise finals contender North Melbourne up against the Brisbane Lions on Sunday 3 June.

Book for events at the soon-to-be Marvel Stadium via Ticketmaster.com.au.