Spectator Sports
You'll find plenty of sports action in South Australia, including monumental motorsports, international cycle races, prestige golf tournaments and plenty of opportunities to be a spectator in some of the most picturesque surrounds in the country.
Major sporting events
South Australia is home to the exciting Clipsal 500 V8 Supercar race, hosted on a city circuit once a year in front of record-breaking crowds. Every year we also host the Tour Down Under, attracting cycling superstars from around the world. Visit our Events page for other major events on our sporting calendar.
Australian Rules Football
Adelaide's two teams in the Australian Football League - the Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide - play their matches at AAMI Stadium in the western suburb of West Lakes, and during winter you'll see local games at football ovals right around South Australia.
Cricket
For state and international cricket matches, head to Adelaide Oval - it is widely known as one of the prettiest ovals in the world.
Soccer
Hindmarsh Stadium is the home of soccer and Adelaide United Football Club. This exciting facility seats 15,000 spectators and is five minutes from the city centre.
Basketball & Netball
If you're a basketball buff, watch the Adelaide 36ers play in the national competition at the Distinctive Homes Dome in Findon, just 10 minutes from the city centre. For netball head to ETSA Park, a world-class stadium and home to the Adelaide Thunderbirds.
Tennis & Squash
Memorial Drive centre court hosts international tennis and spectators turn out in force to support local player and Grand Slam champion Lleyton Hewitt. South Australians also love their squash and there are many courts to choose from.
The Office for Recreation and Sport has a comprehensive list of sporting sites where you can catch more action - or take part yourself!
Enjoy Sports in South Australia
- Golfing in South Australia
- From the grassless course of Coober Pedy through to courses by the blue sea, South Australia has some great golf spots for you to relax on. Read More
- Motorsports
- Adelaide's streets are home to the exhilarating Clipsal 500 Adelaide V8 Supercar race an event that has been inducted into the V8 Supercar Hall of Fame as the best in the country. Read More
