Getting to the AO

Free travel for ticket holders 

Australian Open ticket holders can travel for free on Route 70 and Route 70a trams between Stop D6-Flinders Street West and Stop 7C-MCG Gates 4-7/John Cain Arena from Sunday 12 January to Sunday 26 January.  

Make sure you have your Australian Open ticket with you when you travel.  

A valid myki is required if you are also catching a train, tram (except for journeys within the  Tram Zone), bus or regional service to or from the tournament. Find out more about purchasing and topping up your myki. 

Australian Open Session Times

Gates open to the Australian Open at 10am and night sessions start at 5pm or 6pm most days of the tournament. Start times differ at the end of the tournament on Friday 24 January, Saturday 25 January and Sunday 26 January. Visit the Australian Open website for information on session start times.  

Public transport and walking options to Melbourne Park 

Access to the Melbourne Park precinct is via three entrances only this year: 

  • City Entrance near Federation Square
  • Garden Square entrance on Brunton Avenue
  • Grand Slam Oval entrance on Olympic Boulevard.

There are several public transport and walking options to get you to and from Melbourne Park.  

  • Catch a shuttle tram on Route 70 and Route 70a (free for AO ticket holders) between stop D6-Flinders Street West and stop 7C-MCG Gates 4-7/John Cain Arena to Melbourne Park.
  • Catch a train to Flinders Street Station and walk 10 minutes via Federation Square and Birrarung Marr or connect with Route 70 or 70a trams to Melbourne Park. 
  • Catch a train to Richmond Station and walk 10 minutes or connect with Route 70 trams to the Grand Slam Oval Entrance on Olympic Boulevard. 
  • Catch a train to Jolimont Station and walk 11 minutes to the Garden Square Entrance.

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