Game On: Smart Grandstand Choices for Every Budget

From weekend match days to school carnivals, a good grandstand can transform your venue, creating comfort for spectators and a professional feel. But when balancing comfort, capacity, and cost, choosing the right grandstand can feel like a sport of its own. It’s about understanding your options and finding the right fit for your space and audience.

Modular vs permanent grandstands

When it comes to seating systems, you’ve got two main options: modular or permanent.

1. Modular grandstands

Ideal for clubs that need flexibility. You can relocate, expand or reconfigure them to suit changing crowd sizes or venue layouts. Lightweight and quick to install, they can be bolted down for a more permanent feel or moved as your club grows, reducing downtime and labour costs.

2. Permanent grandstands

Better suited to larger facilities with steady attendance. They offer excellent stability and long-term value but require more upfront planning, site preparation, and engineering.

For most community clubs, modular aluminium grandstands mix durability, mobility, and budget-friendliness.

The adaptable all-rounder

The Select Grandstand 3-Tier is a versatile favourite for sports clubs, schools, and community grounds. Three elevated tiers provide clear views, while heavy-duty aluminium won’t rust, splinter, or deteriorate, giving a long lifespan with minimal maintenance.

It seats up to 45 fans and features X-brace safety supports for added stability. You can bolt it down or move it around, and the customisable layout fits a range of spaces and crowd sizes. Optional coloured safety end caps add a pop of colour to match your team spirit.

All-weather comfort

If your venue needs shade and all-weather protection, the Sunsafe Comfort Grandstand combines comfort, safety, and compliance. This four-tier structure, available in 4m, 6m, and DDA-accessible options, is built from corrosion-resistant aluminium for long-term outdoor use with minimal upkeep.

An integrated roof shields spectators from sun and rain, while sturdy guardrails and a double footwell design make movement easier and safer.

Seating up to 60 spectators, it also offers stairwell and wheelchair-accessible layouts. Rated Category Wind C, it’s engineered to perform in challenging conditions.

Happy teams, happy coaches

For players and coaches, comfort and protection count too. The Soccer Team Shelter provides shaded, modern seating with a robust aluminium frame that won’t rust or corrode, plus tinted polycarbonate sheeting for shade and cooling. A 900mm roof overhang offers extra protection, and under-seat ventilation keeps players comfy on match day.

Easy to install with a bolt-down system, it offers a 550mm seat width per player and comes in 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12-person configurations. Choose from a wide range of premium-colour Dulux powder-coated finishes, or add the Technician Bench for coaches with a two-person table for sideline strategy.

Whether for soccer, hockey, or AFL, these shelters keep teams cool, organised, and ready to play.

Balancing Comfort, Cost, and Compliance

When planning your grandstand, consider three key factors:

1. Capacity: Estimate peak attendance and choose modular options if your crowd fluctuates.
2. Safety & Compliance: Look for wind-load ratings (like Category Wind C) and DDA-compliant seating to meet standards.
3. Installation & Upkeep: Aluminium systems install quickly, are low-maintenance, and last for years, saving money in the long term.

With modular designs and durable materials, you can future-proof your investment without overextending your budget.

Final whistle

From compact 3-tier stands to roofed, DDA-compliant grandstands, aluminium seating delivers unbeatable durability and flexibility. Whatever your priority – budget, comfort, or long-term performance – there’s an option to match your club’s needs.

Let’s collaborate and find the right grandstand for your club.