Adelaide Oval

Our unique hospitality, events and accommodation offering won big at last night’s Australian Hotels Association - SA Branch Awards for Excellence, with the stadium’s renowned Functions & Events division, onsite hotel Oval Hotel and riverside venue Malt Shovel Taphouse all recognised.   Adelaide Oval was named South Australia’s best Meeting & Events Venue (Accommodation and Specialist Division) for the second year running. Oval Hotel was awarded the best Superior Hotel Accommodation, in line with its premium boutique offering. And across the River Torrens, craft beer specialist and bistro pub Malt Shovel Taphouse received the Draught Beer Quality Award – an accolade it also received in 2021 and 2022.   A huge thank to you all our staff who go above and beyond to deliver the best experience to our all guests! #ahasaawards #sahotel Read more: https://lnkd.in/ghxkkdug

As we transition from football to cricket season, our MTX Club members and Corporate Suite holders went behind the scenes for an exclusive on field event. With front row seats to the ‘pitch switch’, they heard from our incredible Grounds Team about the process. A great way to kick off the cricket season.

Earlier this year Adelaide Oval hosted Vinnies CEO Sleepout SA to help break the cycle of homelessness. This week is Anti-Poverty Week and the stats show that 1 in 6 children are living in poverty in South Australia. That’s 64,000 children - filling Adelaide Oval to capacity and overflowing in the thousands. The CEOs of South Australia’s major community service organisations came together at the Oval this week to raises awareness and help ensure our children get a fair start in life. To show your support you can register now for the Vinnies 2025 CEO Sleepout or donate. https://lnkd.in/grusX3r #antipovertyweek

Last Thursday we hosted the Australia V China PR AFC Asian Qualifiers ⚽️ The atmosphere was electric with the #Socceroos setting their highest attendance record at Adelaide Oval with 46,291 supporters cheering them on for the win.     We provided two sensory spaces for the event, helping our guests with hidden disabilities to reregulate before going back to their seats to enjoy the action. This is one of many initiatives providing greater accessibility across the stadium. A massive thank you to our team, Football Australia, South Australian Tourism Commission, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - Australia & New Zealand and Novita who put in a huge amount of effort to make this event a huge success! #SeeSouthAustralia

We are thrilled to share Adelaide Oval, RoofClimb Adelaide Oval and Oval Hotel have been announced as finalists in the 2024 South Australian Tourism Awards! Tourism is at the heart of what we do here at Adelaide Oval. Our stadium is so much more than game days – it’s about creating unforgettable experiences for every guest that visits. Our thanks to our dedicated and hard working team who bring those experiences to life. As a finalist, we’re eligible for the People’s Choice Award. If you've had a memorable experience at Adelaide Oval, we'd love if you could take a moment to vote for Adelaide Oval, RoofClimb or Oval Hotel: https://shorturl.at/smzZT Voting closes 14 October 2024 Tourism Industry Council SA (TiCSA) #SATA2024 #SATourismAwards #SATheGreatState

At Adelaide Oval, mental health is more than just a single day—it’s woven into everything we do. We’re incredibly proud of our Mental Health First Aid program, running multiple times a year, which has now accredited nearly 70 of our team members. These trained professionals are always ready to lend an ear and ask, RUOK? This year for RUOK? Day, we went the extra mile to support our people. We encouraged everyone to take a break, connect over delicious brekkie rolls, and enjoy a refreshing walk around our stunning venue. To cap it off, Delta Therapy Dogs joined us for some heartwarming cuddles and playtime. #RUOKDay #AdelaideOval

Working in the entertainment industry is exciting, fast-paced and rewarding. But it can also be demanding at times. At our latest All Staff Connect we shifted the focus from the customer to our staff, with a spotlight on wellbeing.   Joined by the experts at AB Performance Nutrition, Annabelle and Aleesha, we gained valuable insights into healthy eating and its direct impact on mental health. Their diet tips, guidance on portion sizes, and budget-friendly recipes will undoubtedly be used by staff.   The team were then treated to a surprise… a live Ready Steady Cook show at the Oval, hosted by the man himself, Peter Everett alongside our own Tommy Pavic. Team Tomato was headed up by Chef Michael Szczypiorski with Head of Security Tony McGrath, with Team Capsicum led by Flynn Hawksworth with Retail Coordinator Lil Hristovski. Using healthy ingredients some impressive skills, the competition was fierce. Team Tomato took the win with their delicious prawn risotto with salsa verde.    The afternoon was a perfect blend of information and fun. Thank you to all who made this event memorable and to all of our team for your continued dedication and hard work.

Our amazing partner OzHarvest is launching a Free Supermarket on August 13, in response to the food insecurity crisis SA is facing. Open 3 days a week, this 'take what you need, give what you can' model, is a place shoppers can access nourishing groceries, free of charge. Shoppers are asked to bring a bag, and shop once a week to ensure the love can be spread around. This offering will extend OzHarvest SA's impact beyond delivering 45,000 meals a week to agencies throughout Adelaide and surrounding suburbs to support those in need from quality surplus food that was otherwise headed for landfill. To find out more, please visit https://bit.ly/4crG95e

Join us at Adelaide Oval for our annual Melbourne Cup event on Tuesday November 5th, 2024. Proceeds will support the Sammy D Foundation and the HAS Foundation The event will be hosted by legendary race caller Terry McAuliffe, with entertainment by the 2024 Pick of the Adelaide Fringe, the one and only Hans. Join us for a fabulous day featuring live music, the Burnside Village Spring/Summer Fashion Preview, a live auction, and, of course, the thrill of the race that stops the nation on the big screen. Indulge in a luxurious four-course lunch complete with a four and a half hour premium beverage package including French champagne! Thank you to our event sponsor Australian Motors Group Tickets can be purchased here: https://bit.ly/3yjDI6C

Did you watch Wimbledon this year? How about the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup?  While most of our dedicated Grounds Team are focused on our AFL playing surface here at home, we’ve also had team members all over the world, sharing their expertise and learning from the best. Head Curator Damian Hough has taken our Adelaide Oval Turf Solutions service all the way to the US, asked to prepare pitches in New York for the World Cup. He had Todd with him in the Big Apple, while Marcus and Sam worked with the team in Florida. Meanwhile, Brooke has been making history at Wimbledon, and Caleb is spending the summer of cricket at Lord’s.  Opportunities like these allow us to showcase Adelaide Oval on the world stage and bring home best practice knowledge to keep our grounds in immaculate shape.  This is what the group chat has looked like of late. Hear from our grounds team on their travels: https://lnkd.in/gZaKty9k