 Hisense Arena, formerly Vodafone Arena, was completed in 2000 and offers unparalleled flexibility for events and functions. This incredibly versatile venue boasts an ICU internationally accredited 250 metre cycling track, a Plexicushion tennis court used predominantly for the Australian Open Grand Slam Tennis Championship, concert quality acoustics, and innovative seating design that ensures spectators are close to the action at all times. Hisense Arena caters for all tastes, with 10 food and beverage outlets and 4 merchandise outlets within its expansive public space. The total area of Hisense Arena is 13,100 square metres, with a floor space of 2,760 square metres.
In 2006 NBL Basketball made a triumphant return to Hisense Arena with the newly formed South Dragons hosting their inaugural home game against Wollongong. The venue was a former home to the Melbourne Tigers, Victoria Giants and Victoria Titans basketball teams.
Overseen by the Victorian Government Office of Major Projects, the arena was designed by Peddle Thorp Architects and Planners and built by Theiss Constructions. The cycling track was designed by world-renowned track builder Ron Webb, an Australian and one of only two such experts in the world.
Revolutionary in its design, Hisense Arena can be readily changed for almost any event - from ice skating to opera, from cycling to basketball. As well as retractable seating, the state-of-the-art venue also has a retractable roof which can open or close in less than 10 minutes.
Hisense Arena has fixed seating for 4,500, while raiseable, retractable and removable seating can enable a maximum capacity of 10,500 for Basketball, Tennis and concerts, while Cycling can cater for 4,500 fans.
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Location: |
Melbourne, Victoria |
Address: |
Batman Ave Melbourne 3000
Phone: (03) 9286 1600 |
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Capacity: |
10,500 |
Seats: |
10,500 (100% of capacity) |
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Record Crowd: |
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Highest Crowd since 1/1/2003: |
10,300 - 20/11/04: Netball: AUS v NZL
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Lights: |
Yes |
Arena Roof: |
Yes |
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Video Screen: |
Yes (2) |
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Built: |
2000 |
Redeveloped: |
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Former/Other Names: |
Multi Purpose Venue
Vodafone Arena |
Ticketing: |
Ticketek |
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Sports Played: |
Basketball
Tennis
Cycling |
Home Teams: |
South Dragons
Melbourne Vixens |
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Annual Events: |
Australian Open |
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Last Event: |
13/03/09: NBL Grand Final: Dragons v Tigers
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Flinders Street, Richmond and Jolimont train stations are all within walking distance of Hisense Arena. Tram services from Flinders Street and Richmond Stations stop outside the venue. |
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Public parking throughout the Melbourne & Olympic Parks precinct is limited, but can be accessed from Swan Street. |
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