What is Adelaide Oval?
Adelaide Oval is a major sports stadium in Adelaide, South Australia, set in parklands beside the River Torrens. It hosts cricket and AFL football and holds about 53,500 people.
The ground has hosted cricket since 1871 and its first Test match in 1884. It is often described as one of the most picturesque cricket grounds in the world, with views of St Peter's Cathedral beyond the northern stands.
A major redevelopment completed in 2014 brought AFL football back to the city centre. The Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide Power now play their home games there, including the Showdown derby.
History and heritage
The heritage-listed scoreboard, built in 1911, is still operated by hand. The Moreton Bay fig trees behind it are also protected. The Bradman Collection celebrates Sir Donald Bradman, who lived in Adelaide.
Visitors can join stadium tours or the RoofClimb, which takes participants over the roof of the stands. The oval hosts concerts and other major events.
Adelaide Oval hosted Australia's first day-night Test match in 2015, played with a pink ball.
Did You Know?
The stadium is a short walk from the city centre across a footbridge over the River Torrens.