The new Main Arena at the Melbourne Showgrounds opened in 2006, replacing the old Arena which was previously located approximately 200 metres to the South-West. The new arena was built as part of the major Melbourne Showgrounds overhaul and is much smaller than its predecessor. It is a basic rectangular-shaped venue with a seating capacity of 4,300, primarily on two sides.
It was announced in late 2010 that the Main Arena would become home of the new Melbourne Aces side – Victoria’s team in the newly formed Australian Baseball League, commencing in November 2010. $300,000 is being spent on the arena to transform it into an elite Baseball venue.
The Melbourne Showgrounds are located in Ascot Vale, on Epsom Rode, beside the Flemington Racecourse. It is served by a train station that runs for selected events.
The original arena at the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds was built in the 1930’s and was much larger, with several grandstands and an estimated capacity of over 15,000. It was home of Harness Racing before it moved to Moonee Valley Racecourse. All that remains of the old arena is one grandstand. Images are available on the photos page.
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Location: |
Melbourne, Victoria |
Address: |
Epsom Road, Ascot Vale VIC |
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Capacity: |
4,300 |
Seats: |
4,300 (100% of capacity) |
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Record Crowd: |
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Highest Crowd since 1/1/2003: |
2,359 - 26/11/10: ABL: Aces v Cavalry [P]
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Lights: |
Yes |
Arena Roof: |
No |
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Video Screen: |
No |
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Built: |
2006 |
Redeveloped: |
2010 |
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Former/Other Names: |
Royal Melbourne Showgrounds |
Ticketing: |
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Sports Played: |
Baseball |
Home Teams: |
Melbourne Aces (ABL) |
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Last Event: |
15/01/11: ABL: Aces v Heat
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Transport: |
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Melbourne Showgrounds is just 7km from Melbourne CBD, 15 minutes from Melbourne Airport, and is easily accessible by public transport or car. Located on Epsom Road. On City Link, exit at Racecourse Road. |
Trains run to the Melbourne Showgrounds for selected events. Tram No. 57 (West Maribyrnong to Elizabeth Street, City) stops at the main entrance of Melbourne Showgrounds on Epsom Road. Bus No. 472 (Williamstown to Moonee Ponds) stops along Langs Road and Epsom Road. |
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Parking: |
Accommodation: |
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Melbourne Showgrounds provides parking on site for selected events. |
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