Sitting next to the famous Rod Laver Arena in the Melbourne Park complex is the premier Vodafone Arena, which is now known as the Hisense Arena. This beautiful arena was built in 2000 as a multi-purpose sporting venue with a seating capacity of up to 11,000 people. The seating is unique in that it is raisable, retractable, and removable. Superboxes and banquet facilities are available to suit a variety of needs,
This arena hosts the home games of the South Dragons, a National Basketball League team. For a time, the arena was also the home of the Victoria Titans and the Melbourne Tigers. Each year, the Australian Open tennis tournament occupies the arena for approximately two weeks. The Vodafone Arena also hosted the WWE Show for the Return of the Deadman Tour. Inside the Vodafone Arena, you will find a state-of-the-art multi-purpose sporting venue with a cycling track, a tennis court with a Plexicushion surface, a retractable roof, and more.
In addition, the Vodafone Arena is also used a venue for musical concerts featuring national and international artists. Historically, promoters have preferred to host concerts at the Rod Laver Arena but use the Vodafone Arena as a secondary option. On your trip to Melbourne enjoy a great sporting event or musical concert, treat yourself to some time at one of Melbourne's most beautiful arenas, the Vodafone Arena.
Details:
- The Vodafone Arena is located in the Melbourne Park complex.
- This venue is handicap accessible.
- On-site parking is available.
