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John Cain Arena

35 Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne, VIC, 3004

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About John Cain Arena

John Cain Arena is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment arena in Melbourne Park, a short walk from the Melbourne CBD. It opened in 2000 as Vodafone Arena, was later known as Hisense Arena and Melbourne Arena, and was renamed in 2020 after former Victorian premier John Cain. The arena seats about 10,500 for sport and up to 11,000 for concerts, and hosts touring music acts, Melbourne United basketball and Australian Open tennis.

Getting there

Train: Richmond, Jolimont, Flinders Street and Town Hall stations are all within walking distance of Melbourne Park.

Tram: Route 70 stops at John Cain Arena (Stop 7C). Routes 48 and 75 stop at the MCG on Wellington Parade.

Bus: Route 246 stops at the corner of Olympic Boulevard and Punt Road.

Car: Parking is available at the Eastern Plaza Car Park (Entrance D, Olympic Boulevard). Pre-booking is strongly recommended as drive-up spaces are limited.

Accessibility

John Cain Arena has ramps and lifts, and accessible entry is available at all turnstiles. Accessible toilets are near Doors 2, 4, 6 and 8 on the concourse level and Doors 1, 3 and 5 on Level 2, and hearing augmentation receivers are available from the Information Desk at Gate 7 West. Book accessible seating, accessible parking and Companion Card tickets through AXS (select Accessibility under Available Offers) or call 1800 316 964. Accessible drop-off is at the Eastern Plaza Car Park.

Access arrangements can change, so please confirm with the venue before you go.

John Cain Arena: quick answers

How do I get to John Cain Arena?

Train: Richmond, Jolimont, Flinders Street and Town Hall stations are all within walking distance of Melbourne Park. Tram: Route 70 stops at John Cain Arena (Stop 7C). Routes 48 and 75 stop at the MCG on Wellington Parade. Bus: Route 246 stops at the corner of Olympic Boulevard and Punt Road. Car: Parking is available at the Eastern Plaza Car Park (Entrance D, Olympic Boulevard). Pre-booking is strongly recommended as drive-up spaces are limited.

Is John Cain Arena accessible?

John Cain Arena has ramps and lifts, and accessible entry is available at all turnstiles. Accessible toilets are near Doors 2, 4, 6 and 8 on the concourse level and Doors 1, 3 and 5 on Level 2, and hearing augmentation receivers are available from the Information Desk at Gate 7 West. Book accessible seating, accessible parking and Companion Card tickets through AXS (select Accessibility under Available Offers) or call 1800 316 964. Accessible drop-off is at the Eastern Plaza Car Park. Please confirm access arrangements with the venue before you go.

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