Meanwhile, temporarily throughout the 2006 Commonwealth Games, the Hisense Arena reverted to being called "Multi Purpose Venue" for the duration of the sporting event. On, it was announced that its name would change to Hisense Arena in a multimillion-dollar deal that was originally supposed to last six years. When it opened in 2000, a sponsor was immediately assigned naming rights and it became known as the Vodafone Arena. However, Melbourne United abandoned their move to MCA after the 2015–16 NBL season and continue to play their games at John Cain Arena, while the Vixens will continue to split their games between John Cain and Margaret Court Arenas, with John Cain used for games expected to attract a larger crowd.ĭuring construction, the project was referred to as the Melbourne Park Multi-Purpose Venue.
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įollowing the renovation of the Margaret Court Arena as part of a A$363 million upgrade to Melbourne Park in time for the 2015 Australian Open, which included a retractable roof and an increase in capacity from 6,000 to 7,500, both Melbourne United (formerly the Melbourne Tigers) and the Melbourne Vixens announced their intentions to move from the arena to the smaller capacity Margaret Court Arena (MCA) from 2015. When the velodrome is in use the northern and southern banks of seats, which cover the turns of the velodrome, are raised to reveal the track while the floor seating is removed leaving a reduced capacity of 4,500. For basketball, netball and tennis the capacity is 10,500. The venue is able to hold a maximum spectator capacity of 11,000 for events such as music concerts where general floor seating or standing room is available. The tennis court is a GreenSet surface (between 20 the surface was Plexicushion) and the roof is retractable, making it one of the few venues where tennis can be played during rain. The arena features a cycling track, which is covered over with seating for court events. History Ĭonstruction commenced in the late 1990s, and was completed in 2000. the cheapest form of ticketing available) and the close proximity of spectators to the players, with the arena developing a reputation for being an incredibly passionate venue with a terrific atmosphere, particularly when Australians are playing on the court.
The arena has sometimes been dubbed "The People's Court" during Australian Open matches, owing to its accessiblity for Australian Open patrons with a ground pass (i.e.
The arena also hosts various other sporting and entertainment events throughout the year.
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It is the second-largest venue and show court for the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam professional tennis tournament held each calendar year. John Cain Arena is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment arena located within Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Melbourne Vixens ( ANZ/ NNL) 2008–present South East Melbourne Phoenix (NBL) 2019–present
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