Your typical Parramatta fan wears blue and gold, goes to the footy with their mates, is cautiously optimistic about finishing in the top four and will struggle to front work on Friday if they lose to the Bulldogs at Bankwest Stadium.

What will surprise you is that one in five of them were born overseas and that one of the biggest growing demographics supporting the club are of Indian heritage.

Home and hosed: Mitchell Moses celebrates a try as the Eels christen Bankwest Stadium in style. Credit:AAP

As others proclaim the death of rugby league, the Eels are feverishly researching how they can expand their supporter base and make the most of being in the diverse melting pot of Western Sydney.

This season, Parramatta have collaborated with the Western Sydney University School of Business to understand the match-day fan experience of those attending Eels games.