Rod Laver Arena is a multipurpose arena located within Melbourne Park, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The arena is the main venue for the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the calendar year.
Rod Laver Arena at a night session of the 2023 Australian Open
Rod Laver Arena entrance in 2023.
Interior of arena during the 2020 Australian Open
Day match at the 2023 Australian Open
Melbourne Park is a sports venue in the Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Precinct in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Since 1988, Australia's bicentenary, Melbourne Park has been home of the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament played annually in January. The park has multiple venues where the Australian Open matches take place. Rod Laver Arena is the largest venue with a capacity of 15,000, while John Cain Arena seats 10,500 and Margaret Court Arena 7,500. The three venues feature retractable roofs, allowing events to be played indoors or outdoors. Besides, there is the Show Court 3 and 1573 Arena which both have a 3,000 seating capacity, and the new 5000-seat Kia Arena. In total there are 35 outdoor Greenset tennis courts at Melbourne Park.
The Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Precinct with Melbourne Park being situated between Yarra Park and the MCG to the left and AAMI Park and Olympic Park to the right
Rod Laver Arena
John Cain Arena
Margaret Court Arena