Melbourne Park News

Tennis
1 Feb 2024

2024 Australian Open breaks attendance records

The 2024 Australian Open was attended by more than one million spectators – the first time a tennis Grand Slam has exceeded the magic million milestone.

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Catering
7 Mar 2023

Asahi extends partnership with Melbourne and Olympic Parks precinct

A major change to drinks within the Melbourne and Olympic Parks precinct is on the way, following an extension of the partnership with Japanese beverage giant Asahi.

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Sponsorship
6 Jan 2022

New Melbourne Park show court unveiled as Kia Arena

The new 5,000-seat show court at Melbourne Park has officially been named Kia Arena ahead of the 2022 Australian Open.

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Development
7 Dec 2021

10-year redevelopment of Melbourne Park complete

The almost $1 billion redevelopment of the Melbourne & Olympic Parks precinct is officially complete.

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Tennis
22 Nov 2021

Full crowds return for 2022 Australian Open as tickets go on sale

Full crowds will make their return to the Australian Open in 2022 at Melbourne Park, which will include the new 5,000-seat stadium court for the first time. Tickets are now on sale for the event.

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Tennis
2 Feb 2021

Melbourne Park redevelopment continues as new Show Court reaches milestone

The new 5,000-seat arena at Melbourne Park has reached a major milestone, as the final stage of the almost $1 billion redevelopment of the precinct draws to a close.

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Tennis
23 Dec 2020

Australian Open tickets on sale Wednesday for reduced-capacity Melbourne Park

Tickets to the 2021 Australian Open go on sale to the public on Wednesday, as details are confirmed for the tournament which starts on February 8.

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Tennis
18 Oct 2020

Looking ahead to the 2021 Australian Open

While Covid has decimated the sports calendar around the world this year, it’s hoped crowds of up to 50% of capacity will be able to attend the 2021 Australian Open.

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Tennis
12 Jan 2014

Further upgrades for Melbourne Park

On the eve of the 2014 Australian Open, the $338m second stage of the Melbourne Park redevelopment has been announced which includes the Rod Laver Arena refurbishment and a new 5,000-seat show court.

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19 Jan 2010

$363m Upgrade for Melbourne Park

Melbourne will become the first Grand Slam host in the world to boast three undercover courts under a major redevelopment of the Melbourne Tennis Centre.

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26 Jan 2009

Melbourne Park set for major redevelopment

Melbourne's home of tennis is set for a redevelopment worth hundreds of millions of dollars, including a stadium revamp.

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28 Jan 2007

More seats planned for Rod Laver Arena

Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena could become the world's premier tennis venue, with a capacity exceeding New York's 23,000-seat Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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1 Aug 2005

Tennis venue to host swim titles

Australia's leading tennis venue is to be transformed into a swimming pool for the FINA world championships in 2007, organisers confirmed tonight.

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