Step into the beating heart of Adelaide’s sporting soul, the Adelaide Oval, where cricketing legends, football heroes, and world-famous concerts have made history since 1871.

Getting started

Arrive at the Adelaide Oval Concierge Desk, located through the South Gate off War Memorial Drive, 15 minutes before your scheduled tour begins. After a brief welcome from your engaging volunteer guide, the tour sets off through the oval’s historic corridors.

What to expect

On this 90-minute guided tour, you’ll explore areas usually reserved for players, officials, and the press. From walking through the players’ race onto the hallowed turf to gazing at Sir Donald Bradman’s treasured memorabilia, the experience blends rich history with exclusive behind-the-scenes access. Whether you’re a cricket devotee, a footy fan, or simply curious about Adelaide’s culture, this tour reveals stories, secrets, and spaces that bring the Oval to life.

• The Bradman Collection Museum: Get up close with Sir Donald Bradman’s personal artifacts, cricket bats, handwritten journals, photographs, and trophies.

• Players’ race & dressing rooms: Stand where cricket and AFL stars prepare before walking onto the field; feel the thrill of game-day anticipation.

• The heritage-listed 1911 scoreboard: Marvel at one of the world’s last manually operated scoreboards, still in use during matches.

• Media centre & commentary boxes: Step into the press boxes where world-famous commentators call the action.

• Iconic Oval views: Capture sweeping views from exclusive vantage points normally off-limits to the public.

• Stories from expert guides: Hear fascinating tales of record-breaking matches, rock concerts, and the Oval’s transformation over 150 years.