"Best Sports Venues in Canberra" Created by: Cityseeker 9 Locations Bookmarked Manuka Oval "Howzaat?" Manuka Oval, a premier sporting venue in Australia, hosts a range of international and local cricket matches, as well as the Australian Football League. With an impressive capacity for 13350 spectators, the legendary venue continues to delight audiences filled with fans from all over Australia and beyond. The stadium has a top quality event center, the by M0les Manuka Oval Functions and Events Center, which hosts private and corporate events. Visitors will also find the Bradman Room, a highlight of the venue, complete with event facilities and a fully functional bar. +61 2 6228 0304 www.manukaoval.com.au/ [email protected] Manuka Circle, Griffith ACT GIO Stadium Canberra "Home of Canberra Football" Canberra Stadium is the hub of football in Australia's capital, home to the Canberra Raiders rugby league team, the Brumbies rugby union team, and the Canberra Cosmos soccer team. Recent refurbishment of the stadium has seen new stands, seating, parking, food, and corporate facilities rise to an international standard. For those who want to watch in style, the by dharuk man corporate boxes hold up to 800 spectators. Canberra Stadium is also a venue for large-scale national and international concerts. +61 2 6256 6700 giostadiumcanberra.com.a [email protected] Battye Street, Canberra ACT u/ om.au AIS Arena "School of Sports" Officially known as Australian Institute of Sports, AIS Arena is a huge, open-air stadium in Canberra. Maintained by the Australian Sports Commission and Australian Government, the arena is a part of the association's nationwide efforts to promote and encourage sports. The technologically sound arena serves as a training ground for aspiring by Hawkeye7 athletes in various fields. Scholarships are also made available, and the coaches associated with AIS Arena are the cream of the crop. The arena has a swimming pool among numerous other facilities, and it serves as an entertainment venue as well. Keep an eye on upcoming events. +61 2 6214 1010 www.experienceais.com/ Leverrier Street, Australian Institute of Sport, Bruce ACT by PEO, Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives Thoroughbred Park "Throroughly Bred!" Thouroughbred Park does as its name suggests. It offers only the best in terms of equestrian events, as well as offering a convention center with matchless facilities. With unlimited parking and endless views of the verdant Canberra countryside, the racecourse is a real treat. Some of the major events hosted here are the Canberra Cup, Melbourne Cup, and Black Opal Stakes, as well as community and local events that take place year-round. +61 2 6241 3888 www.thoroughbredpark.c canberraracing@thoroughb 1 Randwick Road, Lyneham om.au/ redpark.com.au ACT Narrabundah Ballpark "Local Baseball Park" Also known as The Fort, the Narrabundah Ballpark is an expansive baseball complex comprising of three fields. Boasting a seating capacity of 2250 people, the ground is the home venue of the Canberra Cavalry, which is part of the Australian Baseball League. Concession and retail outlets, changing rooms, and a grandstand are just some of the facilities by Peter Ellis at the ballpark. Numerous junior, senior, local, and regional competitions have also taken place here over the years. Get into the sporting spirit at Narrabundah Ballpark. +61 2 6295 8379 Goyder Street and Kyeema Place, Narrabundah, Canberra ACT Canberra Indoor Rock Climbing "Climb Away" Test your strength and courage or train for the real thing at Canberra Indoor Rock Climbing. Participants are constantly supervised, and harnesses can be hired and correctly fitted by the attendants. The climbing walls have colorful footholds, and climbers can go up one wall, across the ceiling, and down another wall. The footholds are color-coded, by Public Domain and each color represents a different style of climb, from beginners to advanced levels. The climbing gym is suitable for all ages though parent supervision is required for children under six years of age. +61 2 6262 4863 www.canberrarockclimbing.com.au/ 38-40 Essington Street, Mitchell ACT McKellar Park "Expansive Soccer Field" Primarily used for soccer, McKellar Park is the most well-known soccer field in the city. Home ground of the Belconnen United FC and the Canberra United FC, the field has been in operation since 2002. Boasting a seating capacity of 3500, this soccer field has also played host to various national and international competitions, including the Asian Cup by Public Domain in 2015. If you are a fan of soccer, then certainly check out the game schedule at McKellar Park and head on over. +61 2 6259 9900 www.belconnensoccerclub.com.au/ 5 Walkley Place, McKellar, Canberra ACT by File:Viking Park.jpg: Dfaddenlevel adjust and cropping: Ham105 Viking Park "Expansive Rugby Park" Viking Park is a rugby field located in the southern part of Canberra. It is also one of the most well-known rugby grounds in Australia. Offering enough seating for 8000 fans, the multi-sport stadium is the home venue of the Tuggeranong Vikings. It also comprises various facilities, including six dressing room sheds, a canteen, art training equipment, and other storage facilities. Other than rugby, Viking Park hosts other sporting events like football and baseball. +61 2 6209 5514 vikingsrugby.com.au/vikin [email protected] 4 Amsinck Street, Canberra g-park/ ACT Southern Cross Sports Stadium "Aim for Fitness" Located inside the Canberra Southern Cross Club, the Southern Cross Sports Stadium is a stadium for indoor sports. The space includes multi- purpose basketball courts, referee rooms, and changing rooms, which are used for various local and professional sporting events. The space also plays host to community events, and sporting events like roller derby, by j9sk9s notably hosting the Canberra Roller Derby League in the past. Look out for upcoming events and stop by next time you're feeling sporty. +61 2 6293 2275 [email protected] 7 Pitman Street, Canberra ACT JOIN US AT: cityseeker.com TERMS & CONDITIONS | PRIVACY POLICY | API | CONTACT US | Copyright (C) 2021 CITYSEEKER Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org).