Adelaide Oval

Adelaide Oval is widely regarded as the most picturesque sporting grounds in the world with the northern aspect featuring St Peters Cathedral rising behind the famous heritage scoreboard.

Cricket was first played at the Adelaide Oval in 1873 and the first Test match was played in December 1884, but it was the infamous Bodyline Test in January 1933 that saw a record 174,452 spectators at Adelaide Oval to watch cricket. The more recent 2006-07 Ashes Test was also a major event with 136,761 spectators enjoying the five days of play.

The Ovals distinctive Moreton Bay figs were planted in the 1890s and remain a historical backdrop to the northern end of play, as does the famous Edwardian scoreboard.

Oval Hotel Adelaide

Set at the iconic Adelaide Oval, our unique address places you within minutes of the vibrant city centre, while enveloping you in the tranquillity of the surrounding parklands.

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Getting There

Adelaide Oval is located 400 metres from the CBD and just a few minutes' walk from public transport networks (train, bus and tram). Patrons are strongly encouraged to use public transport when attending events at Adelaide Oval.

Train
The Adelaide Railway Station is located on North Terrace, approximatley a five-minute walk across the Riverbank footbridge or via King William Street. For timetables and more information visit the Adelaide Metro website.

Tram
Trams operate between Glenelg and the city with stops located on North Terrace and King William Road (outside the Adelaide Festival Centre).

Bus
Bus services run throughout the Adelaide metropolitan area and service several bus stops in the vicinity of Adelaide Oval.

Taxi
On major event days taxi ranks and drop-off zones are located on Pennington Terrace and King William Road.

Taxi ranks are located on the western side of King William Road, the southern side of Pennington Terrace and the eastern side of Montefiore Road

Adelaide Oval Express Services
For most major events at Adelaide Oval patrons can take advantage of the Adelaide Oval Express Services across train, tram and bus routes. Travel is free upon presentation of a valid event ticket.

Public transport timetables and routes vary between events. Please visit the Adelaide Metro website for the latest information relating to different events.