What’s on at State Sport Centres? Keep up with the latest news, updates and changes from across our venues.
Stay cool this summer with our exciting holiday schedule!
A perfect night in Melbourne for the On Track Nights: ZÁTOPEK:10 event. Lakeside Stadium was looking at its best for a track meet truly like no other 😍
Alice Kunek is a shooting guard for the Southside Flyers. She has played over 200 WNBL games and represented Australia at the FIBA Championships and Commonwealth Games.
This weekend there will be two major events happening at State Sport Centres in Albert Park.
The Australian Junior Open continues to grow in quality and popularity and it will now remain in Melbourne through to 2027.
November 18 - 24 marks SWIMSAFER Week, and a chance for people everywhere to focus on their swim safety skills heading into Summer.
Maddison Rocci is a point guard for the Southside Flyers, and after guiding the team to a Premiership win in 2024, she's geared up for another big season in the blue and white!
ZÁTOPEK:10 has been a proving ground for runners since 1961. Athletics Victoria and Swiss sportswear brand On are teaming up to put on a track meet unlike any you’ve been to before.
We caught up with Bec Cole, captain of the Flyers to chat what she's looking forward to about the new season, and re-living the Premiership win of 2024 at the State Netball and Hockey Centre earlier this year.
Melbourne will once again play host to the Australian Junior Open in 2025 with the tournament continuing to grow in stature from year to year.
Melbourne City’s Powerchair Team are welcoming new players to join the team, with Open Trials commencing in October.
For 40 years, a band of female badminton players have celebrated their sport each and every year, and in 2024, State Sport Centres is joining in on the fun.
The State Hockey Centre in Parkville is delighted to be hosting three games of the 2024 Hockey One League.
We're delighted to announce that we'll be trialling new hours for the Hydrotherapy area at MSAC, beginning Saturday 5 October.
The VIS Open Day 2024 was a celebration of all things sport, and included a grand Paris parade for all Victorian athletes who competed in France at the Olympics or Paralympics.
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in partnership with state and territory institutes and academies, national sporting organisations and Paralympics Australia is looking for Australians aged 13+ who are keen to put their sporting skills to the ultimate test.
The inaugural First Nations tournament was held at the State Netball Centre in Naarm, over the 13-15 September.
The warmer weather has arrived and there’s plenty to put a spring in your children’s step these school holidays!
As the Paralympics came to a close and a spectacular couple of months in Paris wrapped up, we wanted to highlight how State Sport Centres facilities are for all people – no matter their age or ability. While we have several Paralympic Sports to try at our venues, we also have a bunch of different accessible sports on offer to try, or to come and watch.
The State Basketball Centre will be home to the Southside Flyers for the 2024/25 WNBL Season.
With Father's Day just around the corner, it's time to celebrate the active and awesome Dads we have in our community!
Lina Lei is a medal-winning Para athlete, who began playing Table Tennis for Australia at the Rio 2016 Games. The self-confessed sweet tooth has been preparing for Paris 2024 at MSAC, where she hopes to win more medals to add to her collection.
Catering Project Melbourne is thrilled to announce that the team has been awarded the catering services contract for Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) and Lakeside Stadium.
Ahmed Kelly is a Paralympic Swimmer who will be competing in his fourth Paralympic Games this year in Paris. Ahmed trains with Yarra Plenty Waves, and is a regular at MSAC for the use of our training facilities.
In this special Olympic year, we’ve taken a trip down memory lane with Olympian and all-round swimming icon, Michael Klim.
Keep reading for important information regarding exciting works happening at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.
Nathan Pellissier is a Paralympic Table Tennis athlete who will be heading to Paris for his second Paralympic Games.
Col Pearse is a Paralympic swimmer who trains here at MSAC with the Nunawading Swim Club. At his first Paralympics, Tokyo 2020, Col won a bronze medal in the men’s 100m butterfly S10. At the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships in London, Col also broke the Oceania Record in the same event.
If you’ve been inspired by our athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic games and are keen to hit the pool, the track, or to pick up a racquet or paddle, State Sport Centres is the place to chase your sporting dreams!
Alex Wilson is an Olympic debutant, who plays for the Australian Ganguruus, the 3x3 basketball team.
More than 20 teams of pool lifeguards from across Victoria are competed against each other at the 2024 Pool Lifeguard Challenge at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.
Anabelle Smith and Madison Keeney will be competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the Women's 3m Synchronised Diving event. Together, they have previously won bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics and gold at the 2018 and 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Netball Australia will introduce a pilot First Nations Tournament this September to provide accelerated and equitable opportunities for First Nations participants in netball.
2016 Gold Medalist Mack Horton visited MSAC to re-live his glory days and remember the time spent training here at the venue ahead of his winning performance in Rio, 2016.
William Petric is an Individual Medley swimmer and will be debuting at the Paris Olympics in 2024.
The Melbourne Vixens are gearing up for the Suncorp Super Netball Finals Series, and celebrated their success this season with an open day for fans.
Domonic Bedggood and Cassiel Rousseau will be competing in the Men's 10m Synchronised Diving at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
After opening to the public in January 2024, it's been a big 6 months for the State Basketball Centre.
Short Course season is here! Whether you're a seasoned swimmer at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, or new to the pool, we've answered your questions below.
State Sport Centres were delighted to host the Australian Olympic Committee's announcement of the Australian Boomers, Opals and Gangurrus ahead of the Paris Olympics.
We know that the cold weather isn't the best motivation, but did you know there are loads of benefits of still keeping your health and wellness routine in check, even in the cooler months.
Anabelle Smith as a 4x Olympic Diver who'll be heading to Paris in July. She is one of the most decorated divers from Victoria, winning Bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, and Gold at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games with diving partner Maddie Keeney
Nicholas Lum is a 19-year old Table Tennis athlete who will be making his Olympic debut in Paris in 2024. Nicholas has represented Australia at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 where he placed 4th in Men's and Mixed Doubles.
The weather may be cooler but there's plenty happening at State Sport Centres to keep the kids entertained these school holidays.
The 2025 Australian Men’s & Mixed Netball Association (AMMNA) National Championships will be contested at the State Netball Centre, Parkville between April 13 – 19, 2025.
Sam Williamson is an Olympic swimmer, making his debut at the Paris 2024 Games. After getting a taste for International competition and earning his first medals for Australia at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Sam is looking forward to representing his country for the first time at the Olympics.
Milly Tapper is an Olympic and Paralympic Table Tennis athlete who trains at MSAC, and has been selected in the Australian team for the 2024 Paris Olympic. and Paralympic Games.
You may have noticed some of Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre's pools looking extra sparkly and blue of late. Finally, we can let you in on the secret...
10 MSAC Squad Members recently made the trek to the Gold Coast for the Swimming Australia Age Championships, with personal bests made, bronze medals won and plenty of good memories made!
The Australian Junior Open (AJO) is the pinnacle event on the Australian Junior Squash Tour open to domestic and international junior players, and State Sport Centres were delighted to host these rising stars.
State Sport Centres have been delighted to welcome the Victorian Powerchair League to our centre in Parkville.
Our team were hard at work over the Grand Prix week fixing, painting, cleaning, grouting, pressure washing and polishing up MSAC and Lakeside Stadium all ready for your next visit!
Parkville Arena at the State Netball and Hockey Centre was the place to be on Sunday 17 March, as the Southside Flyers claimed their second WNBL title, with a 115 - 81 win over the Perth Lynx.
MSAC will be rejuvenated and ready to welcome patrons back after the Grand Prix week with a number of extensive works to be carried out from 18 – 25 March.
Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) dove into the long weekend with a splash as the Diving Victoria Age Championships took place.
State Netball and Hockey Centre will be abuzz this Wednesday night, 6 March as the WNBL and VNL descend on the home of Women’s Sport for a blockbuster evening of action.
Highlights from an incredible weekend of action at the Para Swimming World Series at MSAC. Photos: Con Cronis
Snaps from an incredible night at Lakeside Stadium as the world's best athletes chased their finish lines at the famous Maurie Plant Meet.
Just two sleeps remain until Australia’s biggest one-day athletics meeting erupts at Lakeside Stadium, as the highly anticipated Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne sets the scene for homegrown heroes led by Torrie Lewis and a star-studded cast of international challengers featuring 2022 world champion Jake Wightman and athletics prodigy Sasha Zhoya.
Five of the 10 fastest Australian women in history over 5000m are bound for the Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne, as track specialists and versatile marathoners combine to chase an Australian victory over Ethiopian teenager and African Under 20 record holder
MSAC is proud to host a number of schools from around Victoria for their carnivals, and we love getting to see the next generation of swimming stars take to the pool in competition mode.
It's a new year and it's a leap year! To celebrate, we're offering all new members who sign up during February a free week of membership on us.
Athletics prodigy Sasha Zhoya is set to hit Australian shores next month, as the sprint hurdles sensation and face of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games adds further star-power to the Maurie Plant Meet.
On a night featuring the world’s best athletes at the Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne, few are set to harness the crowd like Australia’s own sprint king Rohan Browning
The State Sport Centres Trust is saddened to learn of the recent passing of our inaugural CEO, Simon Weatherill. Simon’s commitment to, and passion for, sport was absolute and we offer our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
Deakin Melbourne Boomers are excited to unveil its inaugural Pride Game with the support of Pride Cup.
Victoria’s new home of basketball – the State Basketball Centre (SBC) - officially opened this week.
Olympic finalist to take centre stage at Maurie Plant Meet
The Southside Flyers will create more basketball history in Melbourne with a special school holiday game at MSAC in Albert Park on Wednesday January 17 at 3:00pm.
Come along for a casual swim at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) and upgrade to our SplashOUT program.
The Victorian Age Long Course Championships returned to MSAC in 2023, with hundreds of budding stars competing over 5 days.
The strength of Australia’s middle-distance ranks will commence the year with a battle of Olympic proportions, as 2022 1500m world champion Jake Wightman books his ticket to Melbourne for the Maurie Plant Meet in February.
Decorated Olympic swimmer and swim school entrepreneur Michael Klim made a visit to Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) on Friday 1 December to take part in a special swim clinic with MSAC squad members.
Highlights from Zatopek:10 at Lakeside Stadium.
Bookings are now open for the Summer School Holiday Programs!
Water Safety Week began with a splash at MSAC with activities, learn to swim lessons and an extra focus on child safety in the water.
Ahead of their World Cup Qualifier match against Bangladesh, the Socceroos honed their skills at Lakeside Stadium.
We were honoured to host the AFL Victoria Wheelchair National Championships this month.
Netball Victoria Life Member and all-Australian Umpire and Coach Anne Henderson has been immortalised in Bronze at the State Netball and Hockey Centre.
Highlights from the Victorian Wheelchair AFL Grand Final between the Richmond Tigers and the Hawthorn Hawks.
Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) has been accredited with Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV’s) prized Platinum Pool award.
Victorian Government Media Release: World’s Best Swimmers To Dive Into Melbourne
On 31 March 2022, Minister Pakula formally announced the appointment of Kate Roffey to the role of CEO with the State Sport Centres Trust, commencing 10 May 2022.
“It’s not always love”. That’s how Australian Paralympian and MSAC Open Squad Member Ashleigh McConnell describes her relationship with swimming. A Gold medallist as part of the Women’s 4 × 100m Freestyle Relay, at the 2016 Rio Paralympics, and a Bronze medallist in the Women’s 100m Backstroke S9 at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games – […]
MSAC National Open Squad member Ashleigh McConnell has qualified for her second Paralympics in Tokyo. She competed, and won team gold, in Rio in 2016. She spent some time before she left for the Games to tell her story.
The Sydney Swans were forced to flee New South Wales in early July as the COVID-19 outbreak put the harbour city into lockdown. But their unfortunate exit from NSW resulted in a homecoming of sorts for the team historically known as ‘the Bloods’.
New courts and pitches at the transformed Victorian home of netball and hockey are helping thousands of players – ranging from tiny juniors to towering national representatives – be their best. Opened today by Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula, the remade Melbourne Sports Centres – Parkville hosts more than 500,000 players and spectators […]
