A Century of Sporting Excellence and Community Memories

Manuka Oval, an iconic Canberra venue, marks a significant milestone as it celebrates its 100th birthday! It’s been a century since the first recorded event, an Australian football match fixture between Canberra and Duntroon, and over the past ten decades, Manuka Oval has been the stage for countless classic matches, fervent rivalries, and unforgettable memories.

Step Through the Ages with Us

Join us on an incredible journey through the ages as we explore the rich history of Manuka Oval. From its humble beginnings to becoming one of Canberra’s most cherished sporting venues, Manuka Oval has hosted a myriad of events that have helped shape its remarkable legacy.

Explore the Highlights of Manuka Oval’s History

Share Your Memories and Stories

As we celebrate this centenary, we invite the Canberra community to share their personal memories, stories, images, and footage of Manuka Oval. Whether it’s a memorable match, a family outing, or a special moment you’ve experienced at the venue, we want to hear about it.

Your contributions will help us create a rich tapestry of community history, showcasing the impact Manuka Oval has had on the lives of so many over the past 100 years.

Share Your Stories and Memories Here

As we look back on a century of sporting excellence and community engagement, we also look forward to the future and the many more memorable moments to come. Thank you for being a part of Manuka Oval’s incredible journey.

Here’s to the next 100 years of Manuka Oval!

The Major Events Act 2014 (The Act) provides a regime for dealing with major events so they can be hosted in a safe manner and includes provisions for crowd management.

Major sporting events at Manuka Oval and GIO Stadium Canberra (including Canberra Raiders, ACT Brumbies, Giants, international cricket and Big Bash League fixtures) may be declared as ‘Important Sporting Events’ under this legislation.

Under the Major Events Act and subsequent declaration as ‘Important Sporting Events’, significant fines (up to $8,000) now apply for those who breach conditions of entry at GIO Stadium Canberra and Manuka Oval for offences relating to :

• Unauthorised entry to the event venue and field of play
• Interference with the event
• Possessing a prohibited item

This is part of Venues Canberra’s ongoing commitment to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all attending major sporting events at our venues.

Patrons are reminded that on event days, issues can be reported by texting ‘ASSIST’ to 0455 883 228.

Public Transport to the Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers match Sunday 14 January

Free travel on Transport Canberra bus and light rail services is included with tickets for inbound services to the event.

Present your match ticket if asked by the bus driver or light rail officer.

Use Transport Canberra’s Journey Planner to plan your trip with Manuka Oval as the destination.

Due to the finish time of the event, free shuttle services will be available for people departing to Woden/Tuggeranong and City/Belconnen interchanges after the match. These free shuttle services will leave from outside the East Gate at Manuka Oval.

Patrons need to make their own arrangements home from the bus interchanges.

The 2023 CBR Sport Awards is fast approaching and will be held at Manuka Oval on Thursday 23 November 2023. The annual gala awards celebrate the excellence, resilience, commitment and innovation achieved by sportspeople, volunteers and local sporting organisations and clubs. Tickets are now on sale to attend this special event and recognise the outstanding achievements by the ACT sport community over the past 12 months. Ticket link.

Canberra’s beloved Manuka Oval commemorates its 99th anniversary today, 12th July 2023. The storied ground has etched itself into the city’s identity, serving as a crucible for countless enthralling games and unforgettable sporting moments.

From its humble beginnings in 1924 to becoming the heart of Canberra’s sports scene, Manuka Oval’s journey mirrors the evolution of sports in the region. And it’s not just about the games; it’s about the community it has fostered, the spirit it has kindled, and the heroes it has created.

Looking ahead, Manuka Oval is all set to embark on its 100th year with renewed vigour and a commitment to being a boutique venue for elite sports. Next year we’ll invite you to be part of the next chapter in Manuka Oval’s celebrated history.

Cricket Australia has released the International schedule of matches for the upcoming 2023/2024 cricket season.

• Women’s International T20 Australia v South Africa Sat, 27 Jan 2024
• Women’s International T20 Australia v South Africa Sun, 28 Jan 2024
• Men’s International ODI Australia v West Indies Tue, 6 Feb 2024

“We’re so happy to be able to share Manuka Oval with the cricketing world again this coming season,” Cricket ACT CEO Olivia Thornton said.

“Canberra is home to one of the truly great boutique cricket grounds in the world, and we’re absolutely thrilled to have the South African Women backing up their World Cup Final appearance, as well as the return of the West Indies Men’s side for a second consecutive summer.

The Prime Minister’s XI match in December will be confirmed by Cricket Australia in due course.

Fans can secure early bird ticket prices by joining the Australian Cricket Family pre-sale that commences on Wednesday, 17 May. Cricket Australia is offering ACF members a 15% discount for tickets purchased in the presale on select seating categories. This offer will only apply in the pre-sale, before tickets go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, 6 June.

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Alex Ross from Sydney Thunder joins the Australian Cricketers’ Association Masters’ Tour of Canberra as they play an exhibition match against the ACT Masters on Friday 17 February at Manuka Oval.

That will be followed by another charity match between the ACT Chief Minister’s XI and Cricket ACT Chairman’s XI.

For more information about past players and celebrities, see the Canberra Times article BBL stars, legends and Yellow Wiggle Greg Page heading to Canberra for ACA Masters Tour weekend in February

Refund of tickets to cricket matches are only applicable if the match has been cancelled, rescheduled, relocated, or washed out. Please refer to Cricket Australia’s National Refund Policy available here to check the condition where a refund may be applicable.

Ticketek is the only AUTHORISED seller of casual tickets to cricket & AFL matches at Manuka Oval.

The only way fans can be assured of paying the correct prices and actually receiving their tickets is through the official ticketing agent Ticketek.

We cannot guarantee a seat at the match if Ticketek has no official record of the purchase.

SCALPING WARNING: The resale of tickets in certain circumstances is governed by ticket sales legislation and may attract criminal penalties.

Manuka Oval will now host a T20 International on February 15 after Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed the schedule and venues for the Dettol T20 International (T20I) Series between Australia and Sri Lanka. Tickets go on sale midday Friday 28 January.

Tonight’s match is SOLD OUT! Thank you to all of our AMAZING patrons! Please have a fun and safe day and we’ll see you soon! Our events page lists upcoming cricket matches in Jan and Feb 2022: https://manukaoval.com.au/events/