Margaret Court Arena |
Margaret Court Arena (MCA) is the third retractable-roof stadium at Melbourne Park.
'Show Court One' was built in 1988, the year the Australian Open Grand Slam tournament moved from Kooyong to its current home at Melbourne Park.
The court was officially re-named 'Margaret Court Arena' (MCA) as a tribute to Australia's most successful female tennis player on the eve of the 2003 Australian Open Tennis Championship (12 January 2003).
With the capacity increased from 6,000 of 7,500, the redeveloped MCA features a state-of-the-art retractable roof - the fastest of its kind in the world, opening or closing in just five minutes
Entertainment
MCA is an exciting new addition to Melbourne's live music scene, hosting a wide variety of local and international acts.
MCA is also well-equipped to host entertainment events beyond live music, including comedy shows and corporate events.
Sport
Tennis
Margaret Court Arena has been a key feature of the Australian Open Tennis Championship since 1988. With some of the world's best tennis players having graced the court, it has been a centerpiece of Melbourne Park and an integral part of the traditions of the Australian Open.
Lauded for providing an intimate environment for players and spectator alike, MCA is widely regarded as providing one of the best tennis viewing experiences in the world.
Basketball
Melbourne United and Melbourne Tigers host games at Margaret Court Arena.
Netball
Melbourne Vixens play games at Margret Court Arena.
Getting There
Parking Public Transport Accessibility Information Margaret Court Arena is best approached from the CBD by foot, and is just a 10 minute walk from Federation Square via Birrarung Marr and the Tanderrum Bridge.
❊ What's On ❊
➼ The Cult | 8424 - 40th Anniversary Tour - Saturday 23 November 2024
➼ Maithili Thakur | Live in Melbourne - Sunday 1 December 2024
➼ Em Rusciano | Outgrown Tour | Margaret Court Arena - Saturday 7 December 2024
➼ Two Door Cinema Club & Declan McKenna - Sunday 8 December 2024
➼ Wallows - Model Tour 2024 - Melbourne - Monday 9 December 2024
➼ Aurora - Tuesday 11 February 2025
➼ Khruangbin | A LA SALA Tour - Tuesday 25 February 2025
➼ Roxette | In Concert 2025 | Melbourne - Friday 7 March 2025
➼ Human Nature | MTWN20 Tour - Saturday 29 March 2025
❊ Address ❊
℅ Naarm
⊜ Olympic Boulevard Melbourne View Map
✆ Telephone: +61 3 9286 1600
❊ Web Links ❊
➼ Margaret Court Arena
➼ www.mopt.com.au
➼ www.margaretcourtarena.com.au
❊ Also See... ❊
➼ Melbourne & Olympic Parks
Disclaimer: Check with the venue (web links) before making plans, travelling or buying tickets.
Accessibility: Contact the venue for accessibility information.
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