Silverdome

What Silverdome does

Silverdome is a multi-purpose indoor sports and events venue located in Kate Reid Reserve, approximately ten minutes south of the Launceston CBD in northern Tasmania, Australia. The venue was constructed in 1984 and opened in March 1985 as the southern hemisphere's first indoor timber cycling velodrome at a cost of $4 million to the Tasmanian Government. Its cycling track is built from Tasmanian Oak and is one of only a few hardwood velodrome tracks in Australia. The facility spans 4,500 square metres of undercover space with a 2,000 sqm main arena (40m x 50m), spectator capacity up to 5,000 (3,200 configured for sport), and free parking for up to 1,000 cars. Four core service lines anchor the operation: sports facility hire (netball, basketball, futsal, tennis, indoor hockey), exhibition space with integrated AV and P.A. systems, conference and meeting facilities (10 to 5,000 attendees) with video conferencing, and cycling track hire.

Revenue is generated through venue rental and hire fees (one-time license), ticket sales via the Ticketek platform (transaction fee), catering and beverage services, and casual cycling track hire. The venue's customer base segments into three primary groups: sporting organizations and clubs (anchor tenants Tasmania JackJumpers NBL basketball team, Tasmanian Institute of Sport, Cycling Tasmania), exhibition and event organizers, and corporate and business clients hosting conferences, meetings, and training sessions. GTM motion is event-driven, with direct outreach to sporting organizations, corporate clients, and event planners, supplemented by a Ticketek ticketing partnership and a limited digital footprint comprising the silverdome.com.au website and a Facebook page.

Since May 2025, ownership and operations of the Silverdome have rested with Stadiums Tasmania, a Tasmanian Government entity, following a prior 2007 transfer from the Tasmanian International Velodrome Management Authority. The venue employs 11-50 staff and operates as a single regional site with no disclosed digital products, mobile apps, or API integrations. At the time of scraping, the venue's "What's On" page listed no upcoming events.

Name

Silverdome

Legal name

Silverdome

Website

https://silverdome.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Silverdome is a multi-purpose indoor sports and events venue in Launceston, Tasmania, hosting sporting competitions, exhibitions, conferences, and concerts for up to 5,000 attendees. Owned and operated by Stadiums Tasmania since May 2025, it features the southern hemisphere's first indoor timber cycling velodrome and serves anchor tenants including the Tasmania JackJumpers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indoor Sports and Events Venue

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Spectator Sports (7112)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Individual-Sport Clubs & Teams (Cycling Teams, Athletics/Track Clubs, Swimming Clubs, etc.) (MPAKABAD)

Keywords

• Indoor venue hire
• Sports facilities
• Conference facilities
• Exhibition space
• Cycling velodrome

Headquarters

HQ city

Prospect

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental and Hire: The Silverdome generates revenue through renting its various spaces including the main arena, auditorium, meeting rooms, green room, and exhibition spaces for sporting events, conferences, exhibitions, and concerts.
2. Ticket Sales: Revenue generated through ticket sales for sporting events and entertainment, facilitated through Ticketek partnership.
3. Catering and Beverage Services: On-site catering services including morning tea, lunch, snacks, and continuous tea and coffee beverage service for events.
4. Cycling Track Hire: Casual hire of the cycling velodrome for Cycling Tasmania members and major cycling events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Silverdome is a multi-purpose indoor sports and entertainment venue in Launceston, Tasmania, that provides venue hire services for sporting events, exhibitions, conferences, meetings, and concerts. It hosts a southern hemisphere's first indoor timber cycling velodrome and accommodates groups from 10 to 5,000 attendees, supported by on-site catering, audio-visual equipment, video conferencing, and free parking for up to 1,000 cars.

Product overview

Silverdome is a multi-purpose indoor sports and events venue operated by Stadiums Tasmania. The venue offers four core service offerings: Sports Facilities for hosting various indoor sports with spectator seating for up to 3,200 people; Exhibition Space with 4,500 square metres of undercover area and a 2,000 square metre main arena; Venue Hire and Conference Facilities with flexible meeting rooms accommodating 10 to 5,000 guests; and a Cycling Track (Velodrome), the southern hemisphere's first indoor timber velodrome. The venue also provides associated services including catering, AV equipment, video conferencing, and free parking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sports Facilities Multi-sport indoor venue hosting netball, basketball, futsal, tennis, indoor hockey and other indoor sports, with spectator capacity for up to 3,200 people. Used by sporting clubs, teams, and governing bodies for competitions and training.
• Exhibition Space 4,500 square metres of undercover exhibition space with a main arena (40m x 50m) featuring polished hardwood floors, 5m x 6m LCD screen, integrated P.A. system, integrated power, and breakout rooms. Designed for exhibitions, trade shows, consumer events, and product launches.
• Venue Hire and Conference Facilities Meeting, training, and conference facilities accommodating 10 to 5,000 people, with multiple room configurations (Auditorium, Green Room, Meeting Room, Main Arena), state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, video conferencing, projector screens, LCD screens, sound options, Wi-Fi connectivity, and free parking for up to 1,000 cars. Includes catering services.
• Cycling Track (Velodrome) The southern hemisphere's first indoor timber cycling velodrome constructed of Tasmanian Oak, one of just a few hardwood tracks in Australia. Available for community casual hire by Cycling Tasmania members and for major cycling events.
• Catering and Beverage Services On-site catering services including morning tea, lunch, snacks, and continuous tea and coffee beverage service for events held at the venue.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Stadiums TasmaniacoreOthers · 1 May 2025Ownership and operations transferred to Stadiums Tasmania in May 2025. Stadiums Tasmania is a government entity managing stadium facilities in Tasmania.
• Tasmania JackJumpersflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Silverdome serves as the northern home venue for the Tasmania JackJumpers professional basketball team.
• Tasmanian Institute of SportflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Silverdome is the northern home base for the Tasmanian Institute of Sport, which uses its facilities and velodrome track to support its elite cycling program.
• Cycling TasmaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCycling Tasmania members have access to the velodrome for casual hire. The venue hosts several major cycling events each year.
• TicketekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTicket sales for events at the Silverdome are handled through the Ticketek platform.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Newcastle Entertainment Centre: Multi-purpose indoor venue in Newcastle, NSW, hosting concerts, sports, and exhibitions. Comparable regional scale and use cases to Silverdome - a regional city multi-purpose arena serving similar event types.
• Brisbane Entertainment Centre: Multi-purpose indoor entertainment/sports venue in Brisbane hosting concerts, sports, and exhibitions. Directly comparable in scale, configuration, and use cases as a versatile indoor arena serving similar event categories to Silverdome.
• Qudos Bank Arena: Large multi-purpose indoor arena in Sydney Olympic Park hosting basketball (NBL Sydney Kings), concerts, and entertainment events. Directly comparable to Silverdome in operating model and event mix - sports, concerts, exhibitions, conferences - with similar venue-rental and ticketed-event revenue streams.
• Adelaide Entertainment Centre: Multi-purpose indoor venue in Adelaide hosting concerts, sports (including basketball), and conferences. Comparable scale, configuration, and revenue mix to Silverdome's multi-purpose indoor operations.
• RAC Arena: Multi-purpose indoor arena in Perth hosting basketball (NBL Perth Wildcats), concerts, and entertainment. Closely comparable to Silverdome in operating model - indoor arena hosting professional basketball, touring shows, exhibitions - on a larger but structurally similar basis.
• Melbourne Arena: Indoor multi-purpose arena in Melbourne for sports (tennis, basketball, netball) and entertainment. Comparable to Silverdome as a versatile indoor venue serving many of the same event categories including indoor cycling-adjacent sports.
• Manchester National Cycling Centre: Indoor cycling velodrome and multi-purpose sports facility in Manchester, UK, featuring the HSBC UK National Cycling Centre. Directly comparable velodrome asset and multi-sport venue model to Silverdome's Tasmanian Oak track and indoor arena operations.

Regional players

• Wolfbrook Arena (Christchurch Arena): Multi-purpose indoor arena in Christchurch, New Zealand, hosting concerts, sports, and exhibitions. Comparable regional multi-purpose venue operating outside a major capital city market, with similar scale and event mix to Silverdome.
• MyState Bank Arena: Multi-purpose indoor arena in Hobart, Tasmania - operates in the same state as Silverdome with similar regional market dynamics. Directly competes for Tasmanian event bookings and touring shows.
• UTAS Stadium: Outdoor stadium in Launceston, Tasmania - located in the same city as Silverdome and also operated by Stadiums Tasmania. Complementary venue for outdoor sporting events (AFL) and competes for some major event bookings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/silverdomelaunceston
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/silverdome

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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