The 2026 venue is organised across four main hubs, all located within the Parkville Precinct at the northern edge of the Melbourne CBD. These hubs, including the State Netball and Hockey Centre, provide great sporting facilities that are central and easily accessible by public transport. Various other sporting facilities around the area will be utilised.

List of Sports Venues


AthleticsRawlinson Athletics Track, The University of Melbourne, Tin Alley, Parkville VIC 3010
BadmintonState Netball & Hockey Centre, 10 Brens Dr, Parkville VIC 3052
BasketballState Netball & Hockey Centre, 10 Brens Dr, Parkville VIC 3052
Melbourne University Sports Centre, Tin Alley, Parkville 3010
CricketParkville Precinct - Ransford Oval, McAlister Oval, Ryder Oval, all located at 750 Park St, Parkville VIC 3052
GolfEinsbuy Golf Course, 487 Eynesbury Rd, Eynesbury VIC 3338
HockeyState Netball & Hockey Centre, 10 Brens Dr, Parkville VIC 3052
Essendon Hockey Centre, 1 Hockey Ln, Ascot Vale VIC 3032
KabaddiBrens Pavilion, MacArthur Rd, Parkville VIC 3052
NetballState Netball & Hockey Centre, 10 Brens Dr, Parkville VIC 3052
Soccer
Princess Park, 200-590 Royal Parade, Carlton North VIC 3054
Brens Pavilion, MacArthur Rd, Parkville VIC 3052
TennisPrincess Hill Tennis Club, 121 Princes Park Dr, Carlton North VIC 3054
VolleyballState Netball & Hockey Centre, 10 Brens Dr, Parkville VIC 3052

Sports Hubs


Booth Hubs


Location within Melbourne