Rod Laver Arena

Rod Laver Arena has long been the home of Australia’s most iconic and world-class event experiences.

Notably acclaimed for hosting the Australian Open, the venue is also renowned for Melbourne’s most celebrated sports and entertainment events.

Rod Laver Arena has facilitated concert spectaculars across every genre, featuring artists from Metallica to The Wiggles, and Pavarotti to Lady Gaga.

Millions have passed through the turnstiles to see the latest stars or revisit their youth, enjoying performances from the biggest names of yesteryear.

Rod Laver Arena History
Originally known as Centre Court at the National Tennis Centre, Rod Laver Arena was first opened in 1988. It was renamed in January 2000 in recognition of tennis legend Rod Laver’s significant achievements.

As centre court for the Australian Open, this popular venue hosts a diverse range of live sports and entertainment events, from historic Grand Slam showdowns to performances by world famous international touring artists.

Welcoming over a million visitors each year, the arena made history on 18 November 2007 when a record-breaking crowd of 16,183 fans packed the venue to see Justin Timberlake.