Rod Laver Arena, Experience the Ultimate Tennis Atmosphere
Melbourne Olympic Parks GPO Box 4611 MELBOURNE VIC 3001
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Introduction
Located in the center of Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena is one of the main venues for the Australian Open and one of the world's highest-capacity tennis stadiums. Completed in 1988, it can hold up to 14,820 spectators and attracts approximately 1.5 million visitors and tennis fans annually. Aside from tennis matches, the arena also hosts motorcycle races, wrestling matches, large conferences, music performances, concerts, and ballet shows. In 2000, the arena was officially renamed Rod Laver Arena in honor of Australian tennis player Rod Laver, who won the Australian Open men's singles championship three times. Address Melbourne Olympic Parks GPO Box 4611 MELBOURNE VIC 3001
Opening hours Monday to Sunday 9:00-17:30.