ROD LAVER ARENA

If you are a die-hard sports enthusiast, Rod Laver Arena, which hosts the iconic Australian Open every year, needs to be on your Melbourne itinerary. Rod Laver Arena is renowned as Australia’s largest indoor arena without a permanent roof and has hosted massive tennis, basketball, esports and other major sports events as well as some of Australia’s biggest live concerts.

Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park was completed in 1988 as part of the original National Tennis Centre complex. The arena is the centerpiece of the Australian Open and plays host to a wide range of sports and entertainment events, from tennis matches to international rock stars and motorbike super-cross. The most dynamic transformation Rod Laver Arena has seen was in March 2007 at the FINA 2007 World Swimming Championships when a 50-meter temporary pool was built on the arena’s floor. Rod Laver Arena has a seating capacity of approximately 15,000 and is located within the famous Melbourne Sports Precinct, which also includes the Melbourne Cricket Ground, AAMI Park, and Hisense Arena. Formerly known as Centre Court at Melbourne Park (original Flinders Park), the arena was named to honor one of Australia’s greatest tennis players of all time. Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park was officially named after Rod Lever for his unsurpassed achievements and accomplishments at the Australian Open in January 2000.

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Highlights

• Visit the iconic venue of the Australian Open, the Rod Laver Arena, and admire the huge dimensions and iconic sporting history of the arena.
• With more than 1.5 million visitors annually, Rod Laver Arena is one of Melbourne’s most popular tourist attractions and has hosted major international sports events from the world of tennis, basketball, swimming, and much more.
• Named after one of the greatest players in tennis history, Rod Laver Arena is located within the Melbourne Sports Precinct and is in close proximity to Melbourne Cricket Ground, Hisense Arena, and AAMI Park.
• As the largest indoor arena without a permanent roof in Australia, Rod Laver Arena has been host to numerous live music concerts by major international artists and ranks as one of the world’s top arenas in ticket sales.