Situated in the heart of Melbourne's Docklands, Etihad Stadium is a world-class venue renowned for hosting some of Australia's biggest and most exciting events. More than 34 million fans have passed through the venue's gates since the stadium opened in March, 2000. With the largest retractable roof in the Southern hemisphere and retractable level one seating which creates various seating configurations, Etihad Stadium is as unique as it is versatile, hosting as many as 80 arena sports and entertainment events and 600 non-event day functions annually. Apart from regularly hosting AFL, A-League and BBL matches, Etihad Stadium has also staged soccer World Cup Qualifiers and Rugby Union tests. The venue has also hosted many concert spectaculars featuring international performers such as Taylor Swift, AC/DC, Eminem, Bon Jovi, Foo Fighters and Justin Timberlake. Tickets to events at Etihad Stadium can be purchased through the Ticketmaster network.