Melbourne is the sporting capital of Australia and has earned the title 'World's Ultimate Sports City'.

Melbourne hosts international annual sporting events including the Grand Prix, Melbourne Cup and Australian Open. Cricket and Australian Rules football seasons keep sports fans entertained all year round.

Avoid the hassle of city parking and designated drivers by taking public transport to sporting events. All of Melbourne's sporting venues are easily accessible by train, tram or bus.

Follow the links below for more information on Melbourne's sporting venues.

→ Albert Park
→ Flemington Racecourse
→ Melbourne and Olympic Parks
→ Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
→ Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre
→ Telstra Dome

	Albert Park
	Contact details Call 03 9695 9000 Visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Located: Albert Road, Albert Park

Located just outside the central business district, Albert Park is a sporting and recreational hub. The park is home to the Australian Grand Prix and the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre and is an important sanctuary for wildlife and vegetation. Walk, cycle, jog, row, sail, dine or just relax around the lake and enjoy the city's magnificent skyline.

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	Flemington Racecourse
	Contact details Call 1300 727 575 Visit www.vrc.net.au Located Epsom Road, Flemington

Flemington Racecourse is one of the most beautiful racetracks in the world. It is the setting for Australia's most famous horse race, the Melbourne Cup.

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	Melbourne and Olympic Parks
	Contact details Call 03 9286 1600 Visit www.mopt.com.au Located: Batman Avenue, Melbourne Contact the venue for tour information.

This premier sports and entertainment precinct encompasses world class venues including Rod Laver Arena, Vodafone Arena, Olympic Park and Lexus Centre, with construction of a new rectangular pitch stadium soon underway.

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	Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
	Contact details Call 03 9657 8888 Visit www.mcg.org.au Located: Brunton Avenue, Melbourne Tours held on non-event days.

The Melbourne Cricket Ground is one of the most historical and famous sporting stadiums in the world. It has hosted some of Australia's largest sporting events including the 1956 Olympics, 2006 Commonwealth Games, Australian Rules Football and world class cricket.

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	Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre
	Contact details Call 03 9926 1555 Visit www.msac.com.au Located: Aughtie Drive, Albert Park Visit the website for opening hours and event information.

This world class venue is home to a vast variety of sport, aquatic and recreation activities including an indoor wave pool and giant water slide. Located alongside Albert Park, the venue offers a licensed cafe, bar, fitness centre, wellness centre, indoor basketball, volleyball and other sports surfaces. MSAC hosts over 1000 events each year and is a place to have fun, relax, be entertained or improve your fitness.

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	Telstra Dome
	Contact details Call 03 8625 7700 Visit www.telstradome.com.au Located: Corner Bourke Street and Wurundjeri Way, Docklands Tours at 11am, 1pm and 3pm, Monday-Friday. Tours on event days subject to change.

Telstra Dome in Docklands caters for sporting and entertainment events. It is among the most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venues in the world with its retractable roof and close-to-the-action seats.

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