Optus Stadium viewing platform: ‘Ring pull’ to add serious wow factor

A 42m-high viewing platform that has a striking resemblance to a giant beer can ring pull is set to open on the roof of Optus Stadium ahead of the 2022 AFL season.

The announcement of the $7 million all-abilities attraction already has some wags giving Perth’s world-class stadium the nickname of the “tinnie”.

The platform, located on the western side of the stadium, will project about 5m beyond the edge of the roof and give tour groups uninterrupted city-wide views.

Guests will be required to wear a safety harness while on the roof above the field of play, but can walk freely throughout the rest of the experience.

The more adventurous participants can also lean out from a rail-less platform towards the playing field. It’ll also be wheelchair accessible, with construction of a new lift set starting.

Tickets will cost $109 for adults and $66 for children. Prices will be higher for match days and special events. The rooftop walk will be open all year round, not just on stadium events.

Sports Minister Tony Buti said the Optus Stadium roof walk would rival Kalbarri’s new skywalk for WA’s best view.

“It will create probably the best rooftop viewing experience in the world,” Mr Buti said.

“One of the great stadiums of the world with this new viewing platform, which would be like a bit of a beer can shape where you pull the can open — it'll be shaped like that — and you'll be able to experience a 360 degree view experience of Perth.”

Optus Stadium chief executive Mike McKenna said the roof walk, which is in addition to the stadium’s existing 90-minute HALO rooftop tour, would open in time for the start of next year’s AFL season.

“These attractions, you know, I think that the talk about ring pulls, top of the world experiences — they're all part of the story of what's on offer,” he said.

“The real story and the real nickname is what you give it yourself when you've had that experience.

“I'd encourage everyone — all ages, all abilities — that have the opportunity to come up on the roof, have a look around, see Perth from a different angle and have a look at this city that we all love it's one of the most beautiful cities in the world from the most beautiful stadium in the world.”