ACCESSIBILITY
We’re committed to ensuring all venues are safe, comfortable and accessible for all guests.
If you or someone in your party needs extra assistance or has accessibility requirements, please contact us.
What do you need assistance with?
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Ticketing
Accessible Seating
Accessible seating must be pre-booked via Ticketek’s Accessible Bookings Hotline:
- Reach them by phone on (03) 9286 1208 or;
- Submit a request to be contacted online here.
Parking
Accessible Parking
Accessible parking must be pre-booked via Ticketek.
We strongly recommend parking is booked in advance to avoid disappointment.
Please note, that there are a limited number of accessible parking bays located out the front of John Cain Arena (Olympic Boulevard).
Drop Off & Pick Up
Reduced mobility guests can be dropped off or picked up in the Northern Car Park (Entrance A, Batman Avenue) or Eastern Plaza Car Park (Entrance D, Olympic Boulevard).
All visitors have 20 minutes to drop off or pick up guests. Please note, that exceeding this time may result in parking charges.
Other
Ramps & Access
Guests with reduced mobility can access Melbourne & Olympic Park venues via Olympic Boulevard or the Rod Laver Arena and John Cain Arena tram stops.
There are ramps throughout the precinct, as well as lifts in all venues, and all turnstiles have an accessible entry option for those who need it.
In-Venue Services & Facilities
Guests with reduced mobility can access the following in-venue accessibility services:
- Wheelchair accessible seating bays in all venues. These bays have wheelchair space with a spare seat alongside for a friend or relative.
- Braille buttons available in lifts, while internal Arena lifts are serviced by patron staff.
- Accessible toilets with larger and wider cubicles, available throughout all venues.
- Changing Places toilets in John Cain Arena, beside the Information Desk and in Rod Laver Arena, at Door 7. Guests can use their MLAK to access these facilities or collect a key from the venue Information Desk.
- Available FM Transmitters which work across the seating bowls of all Arenas. These can be collected from the venue Information Desk.
Special Effects
Events may contain sequences of flashing lights, laser, strobe, haze and pyrotechnics which may affect guests who are susceptible to photo sensitivities and medical conditions.

