Rod Laver Arena Seating Map

About 14,820 for tennis, up to 15,400 for sports such as basketball with extra courtside seats, and up to ~14,200 for concerts with floor seating.

Lower-level seats behind the baseline (roughly sections 8–12 and the opposite baseline), within the first ~15 rows, give the truest sense of depth and pace, plus shade and food/drink access. For value, the upper bowl (CAT 2/CAT 3) still has clean, unobstructed sightlines at a much lower price.

The north side is largely shaded all day; behind-baseline sections (e.g. ~20–24, 52–55, 1–3/17–18 lower) and upper sections ~30–34, 44–53 and 61–65 stay shaded most of the day. Sideline lower seats can be sun-exposed in the afternoon until the sun sets (~8:30–8:45pm in January) or the roof closes.

Because the arena was purpose-built for tennis, even back-row upper seats have unobstructed sightlines. The main caveats are concert flat-floor seats (where someone in front can block the view), upper row AA (handrail) and back row PP (limited legroom).

For end-stage shows the front rows of floor sections A, B and C are closest to the stage; for a guaranteed clear line of sight, the raised lower bowl sections facing the stage (e.g. ~8, 18, 7, 19, 6, 20) avoid the flat-floor blocking problem.

Yes — it was the world's first tennis venue with a retractable roof, which now closes in about five minutes. When closed, every seat is protected from sun and weather, so play and concerts continue indoors regardless of conditions.

Pre-book through Ticketek (apply the accessible filter) or call Ticketek's Accessible Bookings Hotline on (03) 9286 1208. Wheelchair bays include an adjacent companion seat, and the venue has ramps, lifts, accessible toilets and a Changing Places facility.

CAT 1 is the lower level (closest, most expensive, rows A–U). CAT 2 and CAT 3 are the upper level (rows AA–PP), with CAT 2 lower down and CAT 3 the highest — both offering strong value and clear views.

Section numbers at Rod Laver Arena follow the seating tiers. Lower Level (CAT 1): Approx. sections 1–24, rows A–U (~21 rows); Lower sideline (CAT 2): East ~sections 4–7, west ~13–16 (rows F–P); Upper Level (CAT 2 / CAT 3): Approx. sections 30–65, rows AA–PP (~16 rows).

Yes. Rod Laver Arena's seating map is split into numbered sections across its tiers (Lower Level (CAT 1) Approx. sections 1–24, rows A–U (~21 rows); Lower sideline (CAT 2) East ~sections 4–7, west ~13–16 (rows F–P); Upper Level (CAT 2 / CAT 3) Approx. sections 30–65, rows AA–PP (~16 rows)), with individual seat numbers running within each section. Check the seating map on this page or the official chart for exact seat numbers.

The best views at Rod Laver Arena are from Lower-level behind-baseline sections ~8–12 (and the opposite baseline), first ~15 rows — Behind-the-server baseline angle gives the truest sense of depth and pace; cushioned seats with Atrium access, and these sections fall in shade for day sessions. The weakest are Flat-floor concert sections (rear floor seats, e.g. D–G, I): Floor seating is on a flat (un-raked) floor, so someone in front can block the view; rear floor rows can be worse than tiered bowl seats. For a seat-by-seat view, see the view-from-seat photos and the seating map for Rod Laver Arena.

For the best view at Rod Laver Arena, aim for Lower-level behind-baseline sections ~8–12 (and the opposite baseline), first ~15 rows (Behind-the-server baseline angle gives the truest sense of depth and pace; cushioned seats with Atrium access, and these sections fall in shade for day sessions.); Upper Level CAT 2/CAT 3 (sections ~30–65) (A big saving versus the lower bowl while still delivering clean, unobstructed sightlines — there are effectively no bad upper seats.). The view is most restricted from Flat-floor concert sections (rear floor seats, e.g. D–G, I) (Floor seating is on a flat (un-raked) floor, so someone in front can block the view; rear floor rows can be worse than tiered bowl seats.).

Car parks near Rod Laver Arena include Northern Car Park, AIA Centre Loading Dock, Eastern Plaza Car Park, Parking and more. The closest is Northern Car Park, about 213 m from the venue. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving, so check the transport options too.