Melbourne Park is Australia’s live events epicentre, hosting some of the country’s biggest sport events each year, from major international bouts to headline domestic fixtures.
Whether you’re a sports aficionado or eager to try something for the first time, these sport events are worth locking into your 2026 calendar.
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The Biggest sport events at Melbourne Park in 2026
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie
Australian Diamonds vs Jamaica
Wednesday 11 February 2026 | John Cain Arena
Marking the first standalone series between the Australian Diamonds and Jamaica since 2011, February presents the perfect opportunity to witness world-class international netball at John Cain Arena. The Diamonds are one of Australia’s most successful national teams, and this series is an important step as both teams prepare for the 2027 Netball World Cup.
FIFA Series 2026
Tuesday 31 March 2026 | AAMI Park
Get your international football fix this March as the Socceroos return to AAMI Park to host the FIFA Series 2026 – an international football initiative that brings together teams from different confederations. In what will be their final match on home soil before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Australia will take on fellow-qualified nation Curaçao, while Cameroon faces China PR in the second match of an exciting double-header.
Melbourne’s best rivalries
Melbourne United vs South East Melbourne Phoenix
Thursday 19 February 2026 | John Cain Arena
As the National Basketball League approaches the business end of the season, the upcoming “Throwdown” between Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix carries more than just crosstown bragging rights. The rivalry has quickly become one of the fiercest in Australian sport, and with both teams in contention for finals, every game matters.
Melbourne City FC vs Melbourne Victory
Saturday 21 February 2026 | AAMI Park
The Melbourne Derby, featuring the city’s two A-League clubs – Melbourne City FC and Melbourne Victory – has become one of the most electric atmospheres in Australian sport. Regularly drawing sell-out crowds at AAMI Park, the game only occurs a handful of times each season and is the perfect introduction to domestic football in Australia.
Melbourne Mavericks vs Melbourne Vixens
Saturday 28 March 2026 | John Cain Arena
Australia’s domestic netball competition, Suncorp Super Netball, is widely regarded as the finest in the world, and there’s no better way to experience it than live at John Cain Arena for the Melbourne Derby. Featuring league champions the Melbourne Vixens and newcomers the Melbourne Mavericks, this rivalry has quickly taken shape as one of the must-see fixtures each season.
Annual traditions
Melbourne Storm vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
Saturday 25 April 2026 | AAMI Park
Melbourne Storm’s annual ANZAC Day fixture is a true bucket-list item on the Australian sporting calendar. With an evening kick-off, the moving pre-game ceremony features a full stadium blackout, alongside ANZAC acknowledgements and the Last Post. Be there to witness a commemorative ceremony like no other at one of the blockbuster matches of the year.
Sport meets comedy
Harlem Globetrotters
Saturday 11 July 2026 | John Cain Arena
Everyone’s favourite basketball tricksters are back! The Harlem Globetrotters return to John Cain Arena this July for an evening packed with family fun, entertainment, and jaw-dropping feats. From gravity-defying dunks to game-changing tricks, the show delivers a fan-fueled celebration of basketball like no other.
See what’s on at Melbourne Park
From major concerts and sport events in Melbourne to family-friendly experiences, Melbourne Park’s 2026 calendar is packed with something for everyone.
Whether you’re planning months ahead or feeling like a spontaneous night out, Melbourne Park is the destination for your live entertainment this year.
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