Australia is home to a spectacular collection of modern and multi-purpose indoor arenas that regularly host top-tier sporting events, major leagues, and international competitions. These venues serve as crucial hubs for the country’s love of basketball, netball, tennis, and more. This page provides a guide to some of Australia’s most prominent indoor arenas, organised alphabetically by city. Click on a venue to find out more about its capacity, key tenants, and the sports it hosts.
Adelaide
Adelaide Entertainment Centre (AEC)
- Located just outside the Adelaide CBD, the AEC is a multi-purpose venue that is a long-standing host for major indoor sports. It has hosted key fixtures in netball (home of the Adelaide Thunderbirds), basketball, and ice hockey events.
Brisbane
Brisbane Entertainment Centre (BEC)
- The premier indoor venue for major events in Brisbane, the BEC has a capacity of up to 14,500. It is a long-standing host for international basketball games, netball, and motorcycle speedway.
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC)
- While primarily a convention centre, the BCEC’s large halls have been specially configured to host high-profile sports events, including major netball tournaments and the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games events.
Melbourne
Rod Laver Arena
- The main show court for the Australian Open tennis Grand Slam, Rod Laver Arena is also a versatile indoor venue. Its retractable roof allows it to host basketball (Melbourne United), netball, and other sporting events in a comfortable, climate-controlled environment.
John Cain Arena (formerly Melbourne Arena)
- Located in the Melbourne Park precinct alongside Rod Laver Arena, this is Melbourne’s most frequent home for basketball and netball (Melbourne Vixens and Collingwood Magpies Netball), known for its incredibly loud and passionate atmosphere.
Margaret Court Arena
- The third stadium in the Melbourne Park complex, it features a unique operable roof. Besides its use for the Australian Open, it regularly hosts NBL (National Basketball League) fixtures and other indoor sports.
Perth
Perth Arena (RAC Arena)
- A sleek, modern, multi-purpose stadium known for its distinctive geometric design. It serves as the primary home court for the Perth Wildcats basketball team and the West Coast Fever netball team, boasting an intimate, steep seating arrangement.
Sydney
Qudos Bank Arena
- Formerly the Sydney SuperDome, this is one of the largest indoor arenas in Australia. Built for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, it has a capacity of up to 21,000 and is a major host for basketball, netball, and international fighting sports.
Ken Rosewall Arena
- Located in the Sydney Olympic Park, this venue was originally an outdoor tennis stadium. It was upgraded with a permanent roof in 2019 to host the ATP Cup, making it a key venue for indoor tennis and other adaptable sports.
Last Updated on September 29, 2025 by Sports Tourist