Rod laver arena, batman avenue and olympic boulevard, melbourne, victoria 3000 australia. Please ensure you check in with our friendly reception team upon arrival and we will provide you with your court allocation. Rod laver arena official tickets, tour and event information. Our editorial is always independent learn more novak. He was among the first professional tennis players. Official facebook page of rod laver arena at melbourne park. Laver was the youngest of three sons born in to a farming family who loved their tennis. In 1962 laver became the second man to win the four major tennis singles championshipsin australia, france, great britain wimbledon, and the united statesin one calendar year. The arena was opened in 1988 prior to that years championships and was originally known as the national tennis centre at flinders park. Previously known as flinders park or the national tennis centre, melbourne parks primary arena centre court was renamed rod laver arena in 2000. Rod laver arena shining brightly as centre court, rod laver arena has recently revealed a new entrance and food and beverage facilities as part of the melbourne park redevelopment. It certainly wont be the only thing youll want to see in melbourne, a state capital that has loads of excitement on offer. Its not as expensive as rod laver just next door, and youre a bit closer to the action.
Margaret court ceremony goes off without a hitch as rod. When an event is scheduled in rod laver arena, access to player areas is not permitted. Reserve your seat in either rod laver arena or margaret court arena to experience the best of the ao. Book your reserved seat in one of the three worldclass stadiums. Customers can book a court at both tennis world melbourne park and albert reserve. Rod laver arena melbourne 2020 all you need to know. The arena was the first in australia to have a retractable roof installed, and it is the largest indoor arena in australia. Australian court, who holds the alltime record of 24 grand slam singles titles, has been heavily criticised for voicing her religiousbased opposition to. Accessibility support requirements australian open.
After that, play on outside courts is halted and the roofs at rod laver arena, hisense arena, and margaret court. Court was presented with the trophy on court at rod laver arena ahead of the blockbuster nick kyrgios versus rafael nadal match and was. As a player, rod exemplified all that is good about the sport of tennis, and continues to do so as a revered elder statesman of the game and inspiration to new generations of champions. Rod laver arena has a seating capacity of 14,820, with a capacity of 15,400 for sports such as basketball, when extra seats are added around the court, and up to 16,200 for concerts with floor seating. Wed recommend booking parking in advance to avoid disappointment.
Melbourne water taxis runs a shuttle service between southgate and rod laver arena melbourne park mcg for events such as the australian open tennis, concerts, and afl matches. The matches during week 1 are usually closer than in rla. The upgraded areas and new extensions to the arena will be opened progressively over the four years of construction with completion expected in 2020. The first sunday of the australian open is here, but who will be in action on day 7. All casual bookings will receive a 10% discount when booking online.
Rod laver arena, the centre court, in the background. The 10 best hotels near rod laver arena in melbourne. Every january the australian open is held at melbourne park, with rod laver arena being renowned as centre court, where headline matches are played and stars are. A stateoftheart retractable roof means games can play on through torrential rain or searing summer heat. Martin del potro justine henin kim clijsters king of clay kolya kooyong lleyton hewitt malaysian open marcos baghdatis margaret court arena melbourne melbourne park michael. That, dear friends, is the view we had from the corner of rod laver arena on australia day, 2009. Rod laver arena and margaret court arena reserved seats please advise your exact seating requirements at the time of booking. An event day is where a concert or other event is scheduled in rod laver or margaret court arenas. In 2000 the central court tennis centre in melbourne was named the rod laver arena, in 2005 he was named one of five queensland greats, and hes even had time to write a couple of books. The australian open continues to bubble along as the weekend action arrives on day 6 we may earn commission from links on this page.
Rod laver won two tennis grand slams, in 1962 and 1969, and several davis cups. Rod laver arena is best known as the main venue for the australian open an international tennis tournament that attracts thousands of visitors to melbourne every summer. Reduced mobility guests visiting rod laver or margaret court arena by car can be. Rod laver arena acts as the centre court for the australian open tennis championships every year. Online bookings are now available for all tennis world members and casual customers. You wont have access to rod laver arena or margaret court arena. Previously known as flinders park or the national tennis centre, melbourne parks primary arena centre court was renamed rod laver arena in 2000, in recognition of rod laver s remarkable tennis career. Most clients purchase tickets for the rod laver arena which also allows you access to all the outside courts on a first come first served basis. Although rla is an excellent venue, we prefer to book seats in the hisense arena because the seat positions are usually closer to the court. Guests should also note that roadworks at the corner of punt road and olympic boulevard may cause delays in the. Rod laver arena is a multipurpose arena located within melbourne park, in melbourne. Margaret court arena in 2005 at the australian open before its renovation and change of court surface.
Named after the tennis player rod laver, a threetime winner of the australian open, the. Rod laver arena is in the melbourne park complex, its the main venue for the australian open tennis, the first grand slam event for the year. Reduce your travel costs by organising to stay at one of the 266 accommodation options within a short commute of rod laver arena. Melbourne water taxis can accommodate 2030 minute school trips. The extreme heat policy is a rule pertaining to the australian open tennis. Named after the tennis player rod laver, a threetime winner of the australian open, the arena is the centerpiece of the melbourne park complex. The dont have a reserved seat on any of the outside courts or provide access to rod laver or margaret court arenas rod laver arena the main center court where all the final rounds for singles are played. If you would like to subscribe to job alerts, either use the location, department or description keywords to define your search.
Bookings for tennis world melbourne park for sat 15 feb. The rod laver arena holds approximately 15,000 seats and is where the prestigious singles matches are played in the later part of the tournament, including the mens and womens semis and finals. Went to human nature concert at margaret court last night and me and 100s of others were extremely. Formerly known as centre court, rod laver arena has a capacity of nearly 15,000 and has a retractable roof. Can you see anything from the back row of the australian open. Rod laver arena melbourne tickets, schedule, seating. Guests are advised to pre book their parking here to guarantee a spot.
Australian open seating guide championship tennis tours. Navratilova, mcenroe apologise for margaret court arena. He is considered to be one of the greatest tennis players in history. Ao chef series duangporn bo songvisava focused on creating exceptional thai food, chef and partner of michelin star restaurant bo. Indulge in comfort at the glasshouse and chat with duangporn bo songvisava as she presents a bespoke degustation menu paired with matched wines before the evenings tennis at australias premier sporting event. Where to book melbourne arena tickets melbourne arena will host the first eight days of games in the australian open.
The shuttle will operate on route 70 from the cbd to rod laver arena. Book your tickets online for rod laver arena, melbourne. When an event is scheduled in margaret court arena, access into foyer and seating bowl is not permitted. Rod laver arena named in honor of the nations greatest tennis star, this purposebuilt venue is the jewel in the crown of melbournes national tennis centre.
Please note that with a number of events in the melbourne park precinct, parking is likely to be limited on sunday evening. For more information regarding the status of any upcoming events scheduled to be held at our venues rod laver arena, aami park, melbourne arena and margaret court arena, please see our website and social media pages, which will be continuously updated as more. Spread across 3 levels, the venue houses unique function spaces including a rooftop terrace with incredible views of the precinct, the mcg and richmond. In 2000, the main arena at melbourne park, home of the australian open, was named rod laver arena, and in 2017 the laver cup was inaugurated in his honour.
To view all open positions, simply click search without specifying any other details. Ive not read them, but i am sure theyre really quite good. Book your rod laver arena tickets online and skiptheline. Fifthseeded team had to deal with a partisan crowd on another covered court at melbourne arena, but enjoyed the occasion. Melbourne water taxis yarra river melbourne australia. For the time being, guests will not be able to pre book new parking spots. Albert reserve, the official training venue used during the australian open, offers visitors the opportunity to play outdoors on plexicushion blue courts. Cox architectures rod laver arena redevelopment designs.
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