Bendigo Facility Developments Advance Amid Sports Infrastructure Focus

Bendigo Stadium upgrades including two new courts, court refurbishments and 200 lux lighting for outdoor netball courts began in September 2025 and remain on track for completion in late 2026.

Precinct Delivers Immediate Access

The $25.9 million Mercy Junortoun Sporting Precinct opened with a two-court indoor stadium and shared-use facilities for community groups. Catherine McAuley College students became the first users, providing an immediate boost to school and local group activity at the venue.

Stadium Role Confirmed for NBL

Bendigo Stadium will host four NBL games over the next two seasons. This includes Melbourne United matches against the Cairns Taipans and Brisbane Bullets scheduled for January 2026. The hosting arrangement stands even after the cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the Victorian Government's $2 billion regional package keeping the Bendigo Stadium and Bendigo Showgrounds works moving forward.

Council Loan Supports Ice Rink

The City of Greater Bendigo council approved a $100,000 interest-free loan to the privately owned Golden Square ice rink. The support is tied to required facility upgrades and a new financial plan for the venue.

These steps focus on long-term venue capacity rather than any specific weekly competition outcomes. The upgrades and opening position Bendigo venues to accommodate both community programs and the listed professional fixtures in the seasons ahead. No additional on-field results from the past week appear in current reports on these facilities.

Further progress on the Bendigo Stadium works will determine exact availability for the scheduled NBL dates and any additional community bookings once the lighting and court additions are finished later in 2026.