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Rod Laver Arena

200 Batman Avenue, Melbourne, VIC, 3004

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About Rod Laver Arena

Rod Laver Arena is the main arena at Melbourne Park and the centre court of the Australian Open. Opened in January 1988 as the National Tennis Centre at Flinders Park, it was renamed in 2000 after tennis great Rod Laver. It seats 14,820 for tennis and was the first arena in Australia with a retractable roof. Outside the tennis season it hosts major concerts, comedy, wrestling and family shows.

Getting there

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

Tram: Route 70 from Flinders Street or Richmond stops at Rod Laver Arena (Stop 7B). 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

Rod Laver Arena has ramps and lifts, with accessible entry at all turnstiles, and all lifts have braille buttons and are staffed. Accessible toilets are near Doors 3, 13, 16 and 20, a Changing Places facility is available (MLAK key from the Information Desk at Gate 4), and hearing augmentation receivers can be collected from Gate 4. Book accessible seating, accessible parking and Companion Card tickets through AXS or call 1800 316 964. Accessible drop-off is at the Northern Car Park, Batman Avenue.

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

Rod Laver Arena: quick answers

How do I get to Rod Laver Arena?

Train: Richmond, Jolimont, Flinders Street and Town Hall stations are all within walking distance of Melbourne Park. Tram: Route 70 from Flinders Street or Richmond stops at Rod Laver Arena (Stop 7B). 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 Rod Laver Arena accessible?

Rod Laver Arena has ramps and lifts, with accessible entry at all turnstiles, and all lifts have braille buttons and are staffed. Accessible toilets are near Doors 3, 13, 16 and 20, a Changing Places facility is available (MLAK key from the Information Desk at Gate 4), and hearing augmentation receivers can be collected from Gate 4. Book accessible seating, accessible parking and Companion Card tickets through AXS or call 1800 316 964. Accessible drop-off is at the Northern Car Park, Batman Avenue. Please confirm access arrangements with the venue before you go.

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