WACA Ground

ABOUT THE WACA GROUND

The WACA Ground has a long and proud history as an iconic domestic and international cricket venue which has provided a stage for many historic sporting moments.

The home of cricket in Western Australia since 1885, the ground plays an important role in the community, hosting a range of cricket matches and providing a home for WA’s high-performance and community cricket programmes.

The ground is located in East Perth within close proximity to Perth’s bustling CBD, the iconic Swan River and a range of restaurants and tourist hot-spots.

DISCOVER PERTH
Sitting pretty on the shores of the Swan River, Australia’s sunniest capital city effortlessly blends urban cool with raw natural beauty.

Western Australia’s capital city Perth is consistently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities, where its spectacular natural surroundings are rivalled only by its vibrant city life. Having undergone a major transformation in recent times, here you’ll find an exciting mix of new hotels, bars, restaurants and public precincts.

Perth’s state-of-the-art, multi-award winning 60,000 seat Optus Stadium opened to applause in 2018, and has hosted sell-out sporting and music events. Home to the Australian Football League (AFL) in WA, Optus Stadium is a multi-purpose venue designed to also host cricket, rugby union and rugby league, soccer, athletics and music concerts.

Within an hour of Perth’s CBD you can capture a quokka selfie at the idyllic Rottnest Island, tantalise your tastebuds in the Swan Valley or Perth Hills wine regions, swim with dolphins at Rockingham, discover a bohemian lifestyle in the eclectic port city of Fremantle, or enjoy the string of pristine beaches that line Perth’s metropolitan coastline.

Top Perth Experiences

• Discover charming hidden laneways, bars and street art. Formerly disused heritage buildings and laneways are now home to bustling bars and street art. There’s a selection for all tastes as new watering holes continue to open around the city, each with a unique offering. Keep an eye out for local favourites, The Standard, Sneaky Tony’s, Joe’s Juice Joint, Caballitos and Mechanics Institute.
• Spend a lazy afternoon in Kings Park & Botanic Garden. One of the largest inner city parks in the world (it’s bigger than Central Park in New York!), the views from Kings Park over-looking the Swan River and city skyline are superb. Home to more than 300 species of native plants and around 80 bird species, the natural landmark is the perfect spot to sit back, relax and take in the serenity.
• Be entertained by a full line-up of music, sport, food, theatre and cultural events. Music, sport, theatre or food. Whether you're looking for a local market or a world-famous festival, you’ll find it here in Perth. With a selection of superb venues, including Optus Stadium, RAC Arena and the State Theatre Centre, Perth’s unique calendar of events is second to none.
• Catch an Indian Ocean beach sunset. With 19 pristine beaches lining the city’s coastline, there’s plenty of spots to choose from to enjoy one of WA’s famous Indian Ocean sunsets. Stop by one of the many coastal dining options to enjoy a meal or afternoon cocktail, such as Island Market, Odyssea and The Shorehouse.
• Explore Rottnest Island. Famous for its tranquil waters and secluded bays, Rottnest Island is a perfect day out. Catch a ferry from Perth, Fremantle or Hillarys and on arrival hire a bike and explore the island’s 63 beautiful beaches and 20 bays. Follow in the footsteps of the island’s famous friends Chris Hemsworth, Margot Robbie and Roger Federer and capture your own #quokkaselfie with Rottnest’s resident marsupial.
• Experience Perth’s unique attractions. Hop on a free CAT bus and tour Perth’s city sights. Enjoy a riverside lunch at Elizabeth Quay; ring one of the world’s largest musical instruments, the Swan Bells; get a cultural and foodie fix at Yagan Square; watch a live gold pour and see the world’s largest collection of gold bars at the Perth Mint; catch a ferry across the Swan River to Perth Zoo; or head out to Caversham Wildlife Park, 30 minutes’ drive east of Perth where you can meet koalas, wombats, kangaroos and many other native wildlife.
• Take a day trip. There are plenty of destinations within easy reach of Perth city centre - perfect for day-tripping or spending the night. Explore the historic vineyards of the Swan Valley and Perth Hills wine regions; swim with wild dolphins at Rockingham; cruise the canals of Mandurah; mix with the locals on the ‘cappuccino-strip’ in Fremantle; or enjoy the historic sights of York.
• Indulge in some retail therapy. Fashionistas can check out international and home-grown designs in the city and surrounds. Leading fashion houses can be found in Perth CBD, or head to Northbridge and West Perth for chic boutiques and bargain outlets. Those seeking high-end fashion can head to King Street to indulge in international and local designer labels and luxury brands – as well as WA’s treasures, including South Sea pearls, Argyle pink diamonds and Kalgoorlie gold.
• Enjoy an exquisite dining experience. Perth has the perfect ingredients for even the fussiest of foodies – top local produce, celebrated chefs and an explosion of dining options. You’ll find boutique dining at the beautifully restored State Buildings precinct, while the best seasonal flavours can be enjoyed at the likes of Santini Bar & Grill, Garum, Shadow Wine Bar and Lulu La Delizia.
• Be pampered in Perth. The city’s recent hotel boom has brought with it a new range of holistic spa treatments. Head to Crown Spa’s aqua-hued treatment rooms, or enjoy COMO Shambhala Urban Escape’s hands-on healing. Bodhi J at The Westin is Perth’s newest wellness offering, providing natural and organic skin care and indulgent body treatments.
• Indulge in a cultural feast at Perth’s Cultural Centre. Home to the Art Gallery of WA, State Library, the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, the State Theatre and soon-to-open Perth Museum (doors will open in 2020), this hub in Northbridge is the perfect place to spend the day or night awakening your cultural senses.

For more information, see the useful visitor links below;

GETTING TO THE VENUE

SPECTATOR INFORMATION

ENTRY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Some sporting and other activities are dangerous. Patrons viewing such activities do so at their own risk.
Alcohol cannot be conveyed into or out of the venue.
WACA encourages safe, sensible and responsible consumption of alcohol by patrons.
Patrons irrevocably consent to WACA Management, at any time, inspecting and searching (or either) their person, bags, clothes and possessions regardless of size, including by means of handheld or fixed wands, scanners or detectors or pat-down. Patrons declining such search will be refused entry to the WACA Ground.
WACA may not be held responsible for confiscated items (including alcohol).
Deliveries from external caterers will not be permitted into the venue.
In accordance with Section 110 (4) (b) of the Liquor Control Act, it is an offence to bring alcohol into this venue. Fines apply.
Patrons agree not to deface, damage or remove any infrastructure from the Ground.
Littering is prohibited – patrons are requested to use waste receptacles located around and within the WACA Ground.
Security cameras operate around and within the WACA Ground and patrons may be filmed, photographed, or otherwise recorded.
Patrons are prohibited from engaging in any conduct, acting towards or speaking to any employee, official, event participant or other patron in a manner which offends, insults, humiliates, intimidates, threatens, disparages or vilifies that other person in any way, including, but not limited to, other person’s race, religion, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin.
Patrons are admitted into the WACA Ground at their own risk.
To ensure both patron and player safety, unauthorised entry to the field of play is prohibited (Penalties will apply).
Unless authorised by WACA, patrons must not enter any part of the WACA Ground that is restricted from public access.
Patrons bringing personal items into the WACA Ground do so at their own risk. The WACA may not be held responsible for any damage, loss or theft of patron’s personal property.
Patrons are required to take appropriate care for their sun protection and hydration.
Patrons may be subject to electromagnetic scanning (wanding) on entry to the venue.
Patrons may not be admitted if their tickets are damaged or defaced or their tickets have not been purchased from an authorised ticket agent.
Patrons must not wear or display commercial, political, religious or offensive signage, or logos, sell any goods or services or give away political, religious, advertising or promotional materials without the prior written approval of management.
Patrons found with a lost, stolen, counterfeit, damaged or unreadable ticket will be refused entry or evicted from the WACA Ground.
Patrons who cause a disturbance, are offensive, discriminatory, display anti-social behaviour, use foul or abusive language, making racial or threatening remarks or gestures, commit indecent exposure or refuse to comply with reasonable requests made by WACA may be evicted.
Patrons who refuse to present bags for inspection or comply with the stipulated venue entry conditions, may be denied entry to the venue, forfeiting any entry fee already paid.
Still photographic devices are permitted at the discretion of venue management however the use of such devices for any purpose other than private non-commercial purposes without appropriate accreditation is prohibited; patrons are not permitted to transmit, broadcast, sell, license or otherwise publish, disseminate or reproduce (or permit such), whether in whole or in part, any photograph taken or made inside the Ground without prior approval of WACA Management (penalties may apply).
Cameras including mobile telephones with camera interfacing, must not be used in areas such as change rooms, parenting rooms and toilets.
The WACA Ground is a smoke free venue. This includes the use of E-cigarettes and other electronic imitations or simulation devices. Entrants who smoke in the venue may commit an offence under the Tobacco Products Control Regulations 2006 to which fines apply. Entrants who fail to obey a direction from an authorized person to cease smoking in the venue or to leave the venue while smoking may be immediately evicted from the venue.
Throwing of any object inside the venue (including onto the field of play), is prohibited and will result in the patron responsible being evicted.
Ticket refunds will only be paid in accordance with the relevant event refund policy.
WACA Management reserves the right to refuse entry.
Patrons should also observe the Cricket Australia Conditions of Ticket Purchase and Entry to a Venue and Attendance at a Match.
Patrons are requested to respect the areas surrounding the WACA Ground and the neighbouring private homes, businesses and institutions by acting in an appropriate manner, not littering and not making excessive noise when exiting or entering the WACA Ground or associated car parks.
Any articles placed at the entrance to the admission gates to the WACA Ground must not be left unattended. WACA accepts no responsibility for personal articles and reserves the right to remove any such articles.
Patrons who do not observe the Conditions of Entry will not be permitted entry. Patrons who have been admitted but subsequently fail to comply with the Conditions of Entry may be removed from the WACA Ground without refund of any entry fee(s).
WACA reserves the right to close the WACA Ground gates regardless of whether all ticket holders entitled to admission have gained admission to the WACA Ground, if in the opinion of WACA Management, the admission of further persons to the WACA Ground would or might endanger the safety of those persons who seek admission or have already been admitted.

For enquiries regarding any prohibited items, regulations or additional promoter conditions of entry, please call WACA Reception on 61 8 9265 7222.

WACA may replace or vary these Conditions of Entry at any time and without notice."