Rod Laver Arena | Access Advisor

Address: Olympic Blvd, Melbourne VIC 3001

Telephone: 03 9286 1208

Website: https://rodlaverarena.com.au/plan-your-visit/accessibility/

Rod Laver Arena is a multi purpose venue that garners international attention each January as the centre court for the Australian Open. Locally, the arena has played host to a multitude of star concert performers since opening in 1988, as well as a diverse range of sport, family shows and other forms of entertainment.

Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park was completed in 1988 as part of the original National Tennis Centre complex. The arena is the centrepiece of the Australian Open and plays host to a wide range of sports and entertainment events, from tennis matches to international rock stars and motorbike super-cross.

The most dynamic transformation Rod Laver Arena has seen was in March 2007 with the FINA 2007 World Swimming Championships when a 50 metre temporary pool was built on the arena’s floor.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Access to the Arena for patrons with limited mobility is via Olympic Blvd or the Rod Laver Arena and Hisense Arena tram stops. Ramps provide access throughout the site.

All turnstile entries have an accessible entry to accommodate wheelchair/special needs access
Mobility impaired passengers may be dropped off at Northern Carpark via Entrances A or D. Please be aware that patrons are allocated a maximum 20 minute period in which to drop off passengers, after which time patrons may incur charges. There is also a designated drop off zone, directly in front of Hisense Arena on Olympic Boulevard.
An external lift (Lift 9) is available from the Margaret Arena forecourt to enable patrons with limited mobility to get from Ground Level to Concourse Level. The lift can be accessed through an entry way to the left of the Margaret Court Arena Box Office.
Lifts 2,3, and 4 facilitate movement between each level of the Arena, with additional lifts located at Arena Doors 8 and 17, and Exit Door 2, to provide access inside the Auditorium and to the floor.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

Wheelchair accessible seating bays allows for a wheelchair space with an adjacent companion seat.

ACCESSIBLE TOILETS

Accessible toilets (larger wider cubicle with door opening outwards) are available throughout the Arena.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING AND ACCESSIBLE DROP OFF AREAS

ACCESSIBLE PARKING

Accessible Parking (subject to availability) is booked through Ticketek on the special needs hotline 03 9286 1208. All accessible parking will be charged at the time of booking.

ACCESSIBLE DROP OFF AREAS

Mobility impaired passengers may bed dropped off at Northern Carpark via Entrances A or D. Please be aware that patrons are allocated a maximum 20 minute period in which to drop off passengers, after which time patrons may incur charges.