The Australian Open is a Melbourne must-do, drawing huge crowds eager to experience world-class tennis. Navigating this massive event can be tricky, so here's your essential guide for a smooth AO experience.
Key Dates & Location:
- When: Sunday, January 12 to Sunday, January 26, 2025
- Where: Melbourne Park (between the CBD and Richmond), featuring Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, John Cain Arena, Kia Arena, 1573 Arena, and many more.
- Gates Open: 10am daily
Tickets:
- Purchase: Online via Ticketmaster.
- Options: Allocated arena seating or ground passes.
- Ground Passes: Daytime passes (from $59) access most areas except Rod Laver and Margaret Court Arenas. Access to John Cain Arena is via a virtual queue (not guaranteed). Evening passes (from $25) grant access after 5pm.
Getting There:
- Public Transport: Recommended.
- Tram: Routes 70 and 70a to Rod Laver Arena/Garden Square entrance.
- Train: To Richmond Station (short walk to Grand Slam Oval entrance) via Alamein, Belgrave, Cranbourne, Frankston, Glen Waverley, Lilydale, Pakenham, and Sandringham lines.
- Walking: Approximately 20 minutes from Flinders Street Station.
Tournament Schedule:
- Rounds 1-4: Sunday, January 12 to Monday, January 20
- Quarterfinals: January 21-22
- Women's Semifinal: January 23
- Men's Semifinal: January 24
- Women's Final: January 25
- Men's Final: January 26
Food & Drink:
Numerous bars (including the Terazza Aperol) and restaurants (like Entrecôte, Stalactites, and Easey’s) offer diverse food and drink options.
What to Wear:
- No Dress Code: Dress comfortably for Melbourne's summer heat.
- Sun Protection: Essential! Free sunscreen is available at Bondi Sands stalls near entry gates.
- Free Water: Available throughout the grounds.
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