The West Coast Eagles is proud to be based at Pattersons Stadium, the home of football in WA.

Subiaco Oval was built in 1908 with the first match being played on May 9, 1908 between Subiaco and East Perth.

The first Australian Championships were played at Subiaco Oval on August 10, 1921, when WA defeated Victoria by five points.

The iconic three tier stand at the western end of Subiaco Oval opened on August 31, 1969, with the two tier stand opening on April 27, 1981. The Town & Country Stand (now ANZ Stand) opened on May 14, 1995, when the inaugural western derby was played between the West Coast Eagles and the Fremantle Dockers. The stand was officially opened prior to the match by then-Prime Minister, the Hon. Paul Keating.

The first match played under lights at Subiaco Oval was on March 29, 1997, when the West Coast Eagles defeated the Sydney Swans by 41 points.

In August 1998 the WAFC announced a further $35 million redevelopment of the ground which was completed in May 2000. This paved the way for a ground capacity of about 43,500 (all seated) and provided new corporate facilities in support of growing demand from West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Dockers sponsors.

Subiaco Oval is also used for concerts, soccer finals and rugby tests.

During the 2010 off-season, the West Australian Football Commission teamed up with Perth-based stockbroker Patersons Securities to rename WA’s home of football to Patersons Stadium in a four-year, multi-million dollar partnership.

Grassroots football has proved to be the big winner out of this decision, with crucial funds injected into the development of the sport as the WAFC caters for participation growth of 91 per cent over the last six years.

WAFC chief executive officer Wayne Bradshaw said the funds would be used to assist the commission’s investment in the WA community.

“The sponsorship money will be used to fund new facilities, district participation programs, Indigenous and multicultural programs, and a host of other initiatives aimed at generating participation and creating healthier, happier communities,” Mr Bradshaw said.

“We now wish to build the future of the game through this sponsorship. We are committed to developing football at grassroots level. The naming rights partnership will help us to continue to grow the game.”