Adelaide Oval
Adelaide Oval
4.5
Monday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Adelaide Oval has long been one of Australia’s most recognisable and prestigious venues and hosts cricket, football, concerts, functions and major events at the highest level. Its prominent location as the centrepiece of the Adelaide CBD’s revitalised riverbank precinct makes Adelaide Oval an outstanding destination. Known the world over as a beautiful and historic sporting venue, the Oval attracts visitors in their thousands from within South Australia, interstate and overseas. Along with sports fans, the Oval has enormous appeal to visitors with an interest in history, culture, food and wine, as well as a large contingent of business travellers.
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Gary W
Richmond, Australia868 contributions
May 2021
Travelled to Adelaide for my first visit to the famous oval for a football match. There were long queues outside the ground with covid restrictions, but the flow was good. Once inside, the setup was very impressive but our seating was at the ground level which makes it difficult to tell what is happening at the other end. The price of $89 for a basic seat was also extremely expensive. It was well worth a visit to see the oval from the inside but wouldn't go again due to the price and viewing options.
Written 25 May 2021
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Ros M
6 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
What a great location with views of the Parkland and Cathedral from your room and the Majestic Adelaide Oval Arena from the dining areas.
The calming tones of grey and hint of green in our room plus an extremely large and comfy bed made it a very relaxing stay. Lovely bathroom with a fantastic shower.
We also highly recommend the food at Bespoke .
What a great asset to sport in Adelaide. Best place to stay for footy cricket or concerts.
The calming tones of grey and hint of green in our room plus an extremely large and comfy bed made it a very relaxing stay. Lovely bathroom with a fantastic shower.
We also highly recommend the food at Bespoke .
What a great asset to sport in Adelaide. Best place to stay for footy cricket or concerts.
Written 24 September 2020
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Jan R
Adelaide, Australia27 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
Wonderful setting to sit and have a meal or a drink overlooking the Adelaide Oval. If you are visiting from country or interstate I would recommend a stay at the Oval Hotel where you have secure o/night parking below the Hotel.
The staff are very friendly and accommodating and the rooms are first class.
The staff are very friendly and accommodating and the rooms are first class.
Written 18 March 2021
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cathysmith750
Weybridge, UK12 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
The Oval is situated in the town beside the riverbank which is undergoing a refurbishment which will provide a great waterfront setting for locals and visitors alike. I’m not keen on cricket however I found the place interesting and the small museum was nice. This is the home of the great Don Bradman who even I’ve heard of and they have a nice tribute to him in the small museum.
We stopped for tea in the cafe and the food offerings looked fantastic. Sadly we had eaten a hearty breakfast so couldn’t indulge but it looked very appetising with lots of choice of hot and cold items for lunch.
A nice way to spend a couple of hours in a lovely little city.
We stopped for tea in the cafe and the food offerings looked fantastic. Sadly we had eaten a hearty breakfast so couldn’t indulge but it looked very appetising with lots of choice of hot and cold items for lunch.
A nice way to spend a couple of hours in a lovely little city.
Written 4 January 2020
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coach4u
Adelaide, Australia179 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
I went to the Test Cricket against Pakistan in November, the first visit since I was renovated.
So easy to get to from Central Train Station, just a stroll across the River Torrens after exiting the Station from the back rather than out of the front to North Terrace.
The new Stadium is very good and is accessible for wheelchairs as well with good views from most most seats I was told, certainly our seats were good.
My only negative comments relate to the food but then it is an oval, not fine dining.
So easy to get to from Central Train Station, just a stroll across the River Torrens after exiting the Station from the back rather than out of the front to North Terrace.
The new Stadium is very good and is accessible for wheelchairs as well with good views from most most seats I was told, certainly our seats were good.
My only negative comments relate to the food but then it is an oval, not fine dining.
Written 1 May 2020
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Ana010203
Adelaide, Australia154 contributions
Nov 2020
Me, my partner and the little one went to Adelaide Oval for a Christmas event. It was well organized and very fun evening. As far as I know, visitors are welcome to the oval if there is no event on, also there is a museum about Sir Donald Bradman at the oval. Worth to visit if you are around Adelaide.
Written 15 November 2020
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TheGrifs
Sydney, Australia59 contributions
Apr 2021
The Adelaide oval tour gives you a quick look behind the scenes at the stadium and a chance to experience the historical scoreboard from the inside. The tour is split 50:50 between AFL and cricket. The tour guides are volunteers and very knowledgeable. We ll worth the visit.
Written 11 April 2021
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Karen B
Adelaide, Australia25 contributions
Sept 2020
Great experience. Even during these Covid times you can still have fun. The views were spectacular - looking at parklands and the city itself. We went on a match day and what a great time we had!!! The atmosphere from the oval itself was exciting (not much of a crowd, but those footy fans can roar!) and added to the experience. We sat above the goals at the end of the climb and could hear the players calling to each other. Do it!!!
Written 17 April 2021
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John C
Sydney, Australia558 contributions
Jan 2020
This must be one of the best sporting venues in Australia and it is a credit to the city of Adelaide. It has a fantastic playing surface and as a spectator, watching a game of footy or cricket would be an absolute pleasure. The facilities are top notch and spectators are very well looked after and have a great view and plenty of opportunities for refreshments.
Overall, a world class facility which is well worth a visit.
Overall, a world class facility which is well worth a visit.
Written 6 January 2020
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WineLover
Adelaide, Australia53 contributions
Jan 2022
The hill is great. And I love the old scoreboard. The atmosphere here is so incredible. They follow government Covid policy (I don't personally agree with the policy, but they follow what they are instructed to). The prices of the food and beverages is just so insanely high that I have to remove a star. And getting your own stuff in is a hassle, although dependant on type of product, packaging seals and packaging type you can get food and beverages in. All in all a great South Australian experience, you should definitely attend a match here. Just expect to pay a heap if you want to eat or drink.
Written 13 April 2022
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Top level half forward flank of southern side near the open end of the ground. Enter through that open end rather than on the wing as the queues are shorter.
Written 11 September 2021
Hi, I'm catching the cricket on 6 and 7 December. I'm from Sydney so would like to know the stands where the sun is harsh. Prefer to book tickets where I get shade for most of the day. I hear that the Eastern stand is pretty bad. Anything else I should know ?
thanks
Written 19 October 2018
We visited from Perth for an AFL game and sat in the eastern stand from about 3:30pm in the 500's seating - excellent viewing I might add. Our viewing wasn't affected by the sun though. Its a beautiful stadium. Maybe contact AO directly and ask. They also do a great Roof Climb if you're interested in that kind of stuff.
Written 21 October 2018
What section and row where the seats, Im on the same boat and dont want to waste my money if they are no good. Please answer
Written 4 July 2018
We were in the top row in the general admission, the view was great. I do not think there would be a bad seat anywhere
Written 13 July 2018
Sorry for late reply, I guess so. Im not sure whether you can take food on the tour.
Written 5 April 2018
As a first time visitor to Adelaide Oval - and hopefully for the Ashes Test December 2017 - does anywhere in the new Eastern Stand give any shade for the afternoon? Is the Riverbank Stand in the shade for the afternoon? What time at start of December does the Eastern stand go into the shade? Do the backs of the tiers get shade from the tiers above?
If you cannot reserve a seat, do you just get in early and put your bags on seats?
Written 8 April 2017
Hi there. I think your best bet might be to contact the SACA for that one. You can contact them here (08) 8300 3800. I am sure they will tell when the shade comes out.
Written 10 April 2017
Hi all
I'm looking to get tickets for the ashes, just wondering where is the best section for a couple of English fans, aged between 25-58. Definitely not looking for an alcohol free zone! What are the cheap $30 tickets on the grass mound like?
Any help would be top.
Cheers
Written 30 March 2017
Simple mate - THE HILL just under the scoreboard !! It is perhaps the most atmospheric part of the ground and many a member of the Barmy Army has been there and can tell a tale !
Written 4 April 2017
first time visitor to Adelaide - going with my son to watch the cricket test - where is best area to stay in so have easy access to public transport to get to stadium but also get to enjoy the city?
Written 20 October 2015
Yep you can stay in Glenelg. Its a beachside suburb and you can stay at the Grand. Its about a 20 min tram ride into the city. You can also stay at one or 2 of the city hotels also.
Written 4 April 2017
If you are 95 where do you get food and drink!!! How do you leave the ground safely without waiting 45 minutes till the crowd goes. Where do you sit to eat the overpriced food and drink which is very small variety in the western stand. Where is the disability accessable bar where you can sit away from the wet cold weather! How do I get out of the western stand if there is an emergency. How do I get help if someone trips and falls on the bridge with so many people hemming you in and clowns jumping over and around barriers. How do you walk up the broken and uneven footpath up King William Street in safety. Where do you go to get out of the bad weather if you are on the terraces( at West lakes there were the tunnels with the radiators ALL Around the ground.) Why is there no specific disabled queue at the Southern gate I travel with a 95 year old father who has an Adelaide oval ticket and I have a crows ticket so we can't get reserved seats together.
We can't sit in the allocated disabled seats on the terrace as it is definitely not healthy for such an elderly man. He has shared the ticket with my brother since the inauguration of the crows. A Pretty poor situation. And please don't blame the Crows I blame the Oval organisers. This day and age not to consider the elderly and the disabled is an atrocious omission.
Written 2 May 2015
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