Reusable Cups

From Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March 2026, all beer drinks in our retail outlets will be served in 100 per cent reusable plastic cups, instead of paper cups.

In October 2022, Optus Stadium commenced serving all general admission drinks in a 100 percent recoverable, paper cup to align with the WA Government's Plan for Plastics.

Reusable cup technology has developed since the Plan for Plastics was implemented and supply options have also increased, making availability for a venue the size of Optus Stadium more attainable.

A reusable cup trial was undertaken during the 2024 AFL season to investigate the product and patron experience. The vast majority of consumers surveyed as part of the trial felt that the cups offered a better drinking experience than disposable paper cups. Research conducted in the trial phase showed that patrons are willing to pay a little more for a more sustainable option that also delivers a better drinking experience.

As a result of the trial and as part of Optus Stadium’s commitment to sustainability, the stadium’s operator VenuesLive undertook a tender to secure a reusable cup supplier who could also provide collection and high quality washing and drying services.

Western Australian business FSG NickNack has been awarded the rights to supply 100 per cent recyclable plastic cups and wash, dry and sanitise them after use. Optus Stadium will be Australia’s first major stadium to utilise a 100 per cent reusable drink cup for all fans.

Our supplier, FSG NickNack, will collect the cups after each major event and wash them at their ISO 22000 accredited Food Safety Management System premises.

The introduction of the new reusable cup will have no impact on the speed of service.

The cup takes the standard stadium 425ml, with the pour line clearly marked so the customer can see it.

With the introduction of the reusable cups, the price of a beer will rise by 40 cents.

No deposit will be required. Optus Stadium has adopted a model which has minimal impact on the fan and there is no need to pay a deposit or queue for a refund after the event.

Cups cannot be reused during an event because of food safety regulations. They need to be washed in line with ISO 22000 accredited Food Safety Management Systems before each use.

No, cups must be collected and washed in line with ISO 22000 food safety requirements.

A large number of beer cup collection points will be installed across the stadium concourses, close to the bars.

If placed in the wrong bin, the cup will go to landfill as it cannot be reused. There is a risk that some people will not return them, but we believe most fans will value the sustainability benefits and do the right thing by returning the cups to the appropriate bin collection points.

Yes, the reusable cups fit into cardboard trays.

Cups are not available for individual purchase.

Wine will still be served in a paper cup. We are looking to find a suitable, reusable cup option for wine in the future.

No - only the cups provided by Optus Stadium can be used for food safety reasons. Cups also need to be verified as 425mls as per weights and measures.

The cups are designed to last 500 washes before being recycled.

We investigated both other transparent plastic cups and an aluminium cup to assess fan experience and sustainability of the options to determine which type of cup should be used at Optus Stadium.

Those providers that had cups which met the needs of fans and the venue and that could be washed and dried, in volume, participated in the tender process.

Some patrons did not like the paper cup experience including not being able to see the size of the beer head poured.