Sports precinct

It's no secret that Melburnians love their sport and for many it's a religion. Melbourne's Sports Precinct is home to the MCG, Melbourne Park and AAMI Park, and plays host to some of Australia's greatest sporting events. From tennis, cricket and rugby to Australian Rules football, cycling and basketball, Melbourne Park has it all – and only 15 minutes walk from the CBD.

The G
Known to locals and international cricket fans alike as 'The G', this iconic stadium is the spiritual home of Australia cricket and Australian Rules football. Catch a game of Australian Rules football (AFL) between March and September when the season closes with possibly the country's greatest spectacle, the AFL Grand Final, witnessed by some 100,000 fans. Alternatively, spend summer in the stands cheering on the Australian cricket team at the legendary Boxing Day Test.

Looking back
Stop by the National Sports Museum, located within the MCG, and see an amazing collection of sporting memorabilia. Housing the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum, the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, and the Australian Football Exhibition (including the Australian Football Hall of Fame), there is plenty to see and be inspired by.

Bjorn to run
Visit the home of Australian tennis, Melbourne Park, in January to catch the annual Australian Open. Featuring Rod Laver Arena (centre court), Margaret Court Arena, Hisense Arena, which can be used for tennis, basketball and cycling. Melbourne Park, also houses Olympic Park Stadium was originally built as a warm-up track for the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games and the home ground of the new A League soccer team, Melbourne Heart.

Stormy victories
Cheer on Melbourne Storm, members of the National Rugby League (NRL), or Rugby Union team Melbourne Rebels, or Melbourne Victory, the city's soccer team in the A League down at the spectacular new AAMI Park, Melbourne's first rectangular stadium.