Where better to get your live sports fix than surrounded by other passionate sports fans in an awesome venue?
Perth is home to plenty of sporting action, from AFL, cricket and rugby to basketball, football, horse racing and more. Whether you're cheering from the stands at one of Perth's major sporting venues or catching all the action on the big screen at a lively sports bar in Perth, there are plenty of places to get amongst it.
Where to watch live sport in Perth
From AFL at Optus Stadium to basketball at RAC Arena, Perth has some incredible venues where you can experience the action live.
Optus Stadium
Optus Stadium is Perth's world-class, 60,000-seat stadium and one of the city's premier destinations for live sport. Set on the Burswood Peninsula overlooking the Swan River and Perth City, the multi-purpose venue hosts a year-round calendar of major national and international sporting events, including AFL, international and Big Bash League cricket, soccer, rugby league and rugby union. Previously named the Most Beautiful Stadium in the World at the 2019 Prix Versailles international architecture awards and Venue of the Year at the 2022 Stadium Business Awards, Optus Stadium delivers a memorable setting to experience the excitement and atmosphere of live sport in Perth. Getting there is easy too, with trains now stopping at Optus Stadium Station every day of the week.
WACA Ground
An icon of Australian cricket, the WACA Ground has been at the heart of the sport in Western Australia for more than a century. Now revitalised following a major redevelopment, the historic East Perth ground combines its rich cricketing heritage with modern facilities and a new era of live sport. Cricket fans can head to the WACA Ground to watch a range of domestic and international cricket, including Sheffield Shield, One-Day Cup, WNCL and WBBL matches. With generations of cricket history behind it and plenty more action ahead, it's a must-visit for cricket fans looking to experience live sport in Perth.
RAC Arena
RAC Arena is Western Australia's landmark home of live entertainment and sport, bringing major sporting events right into the heart of Perth. Since opening in 2012, the award-winning venue has welcomed some of the world's biggest sporting names and has established itself as one of Australia's leading indoor arenas. Basketball fans can experience the electric atmosphere of a Perth Wildcats home game, with crowds of more than 12,000 regularly turning the arena into a sea of red. RAC Arena has also hosted major international tennis and other high-profile sporting events, making it one of the best places to catch live sport in Perth.
HBF Park
HBF Park is Perth's only rectangular stadium and one of the city's top destinations for live football and rugby. Located just minutes from the Perth CBD, the state-of-the-art venue is the proud home of Perth Glory and Western Force, giving fans the chance to experience A-League football and Super Rugby action throughout their respective seasons. The stadium also attracts major national and international sporting events, from rugby league and international football to global rugby tournaments and other high-profile competitions. With spectators close to the action and plenty happening on the sporting calendar, HBF Park is a great place to experience the energy and atmosphere of live sport in Perth.
Revo Fitness Stadium
Get a taste of local footy at Revo Fitness Stadium, home of the Claremont Tigers in the heart of Claremont. The stadium hosts WAFL and WAFLW matches throughout the season, giving visitors the chance to experience the passion and atmosphere of Western Australian football at a local level. With a modern grandstand and a welcoming community atmosphere, it's a great place to cheer on the Tigers and experience another side of Perth's footy culture. Revo Fitness Stadium is also just steps from Claremont Train Station, making it easy to get to by public transport from Perth.
Perth Motorplex
Feel the roar of the engines at Perth Motorplex, Perth's home of high-octane motorsport action in Kwinana Beach. The purpose-built venue brings together drag racing and speedway, with a packed season of racing and special events attracting motorsport fans from across Western Australia. From watching powerful drag cars race down the quarter-mile to the fast and furious action of speedway, Perth Motorplex offers a completely different way to experience live sport in Perth. Major events take place throughout the racing season, making it worth checking what's on before your visit.
Ascot Racecourse
Ascot Racecourse is one of Perth's premier destinations for thoroughbred racing, combining exciting trackside action with dining, hospitality and entertainment. Home to the Ascot Racing Carnival from October to January, the racecourse hosts some of Western Australia's biggest racing events, including The Pinnacles, when leading horses, jockeys and trainers compete across a spectacular season of racing. Racegoers can experience the action from the grandstand or make a day of it with a range of dining and hospitality options overlooking the track. Located just minutes from the Perth CBD and Perth Airport, Ascot Racecourse is an iconic place to experience the excitement and atmosphere of live racing in Perth.
Belmont Park Racecourse
Belmont Park Racecourse is the home of winter racing in Perth, with thoroughbred racing taking centre stage from May to September. Located opposite Optus Stadium on the banks of the Swan River, the racecourse hosts regular Wednesday and Saturday racedays throughout the season. Following an $8 million transformation, Belmont Park offers an enhanced spectator experience with a state-of-the-art Superscreen, grandstand views, dining, bars, corporate suites and a range of hospitality options. From a relaxed afternoon trackside to some of the season's biggest racedays, Belmont Park is a great place to experience live horse racing in Perth.
Cockburn Ice Arena
For something a little different, head to Cockburn Ice Arena to experience the fast-paced action of live ice hockey in Perth. Ice hockey is played year-round at the arena, with games taking place most weekends across Ice Hockey WA competitions and House Leagues. Spectators can watch Ice Hockey WA and House League games for free, with rinkside food and drinks available from Cabin 401 Bar & Grill. Located around 25 minutes from Perth and 15 minutes from Fremantle by car, Cockburn Ice Arena is a great spot to discover one of the world's fastest and most exciting sports right here in Perth.
York Racecourse
Experience the excitement of country racing at York Racecourse, Australia's first provincial racecourse, with a racing history dating back to 1843. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Mount Bakewell in the historic town of York, the racecourse offers a memorable setting to enjoy live horse racing in the Avon Valley. Race days combine thrilling trackside action with country hospitality, fashions, live entertainment and family-friendly fun. Make a day of it with friends or combine the races with a visit to York for a taste of one of Western Australia's most historic towns.
Northam Race Club
Experience a day at the country races at Northam Race Club, one of Western Australia's premier provincial racecourses and a fixture of the local racing scene since 1863. Set alongside the Mortlock River in the Avon Valley, the historic racecourse hosts around 16 race meetings from May to November each year. While regular midweek meetings offer plenty of opportunities to catch the action, the Club's major weekend feature racedays bring together quality thoroughbred racing, entertainment and trackside fashion. It's a great addition to an Avon Valley day trip and a chance to experience live horse racing beyond Perth's metropolitan tracks.
Golf in Perth
Golf fans can enjoy plenty of opportunities to watch tournament golf in Perth, with courses across the region hosting professional, amateur and championship events throughout the year. Check the GolfWA tournament calendar for upcoming tournaments, venues and spectator information. Inspired to hit the fairways yourself? Perth is home to an impressive collection of public-access golf courses, from coastal layouts to championship courses surrounded by native bushland. Discover some of the best places to tee off in our guide to golf in Perth.
More sporting venues in Perth
There's even more live sporting action to discover across Perth, with venues hosting everything from football and hockey to swimming, netball, cycling and harness racing.
- Arena Joondalup – basketball, netball, swimming and other sporting competitions
- HBF Park – football (soccer) and rugby
- Perth High Performance Centre – swimming, diving and other aquatic sporting events
- Gloucester Park – harness racing
- Perth Hockey Stadium – hockey
- Bendat Basketball Centre – basketball
- Gold Netball Centre – netball
- SpeedDome – track cycling
- Champion Lakes Regatta Centre – rowing, canoeing, kayaking, dragon boating and triathlon
- Sam Kerr Football Centre – football (soccer), including women's football
Sports bars in Perth
Prefer to watch the action on the big screen? From dedicated sports bars to pubs and beer gardens showing the big games live, there are plenty of places to settle in and catch your favourite sports in Perth.
Crown Sports Bar
For non-stop sporting action, Crown Sports Bar has you covered. Catch everything from EPL and AFL to UFC and NBA live on the big screen, with a lively atmosphere that makes it a popular spot to get amongst the action. Check the live sports schedule before you visit to see what's showing.
Stories
In the heart of the city, Stories offers plenty of places to eat, drink and catch the action across its five spacious storeys. Head to the Front Yard, the CBD's biggest beer garden, where you can settle in with a drink and watch live sport on the big screens.
The Left Bank
Perched on the banks of the Swan River, The Left Bank combines live sport with one of Fremantle's most picturesque pub settings. Settle in to watch the action before enjoying a meal or drink, with plenty of pub favourites on the menu and beautiful river views to go with them.
The Victoria Park Hotel
A local favourite on Albany Highway since 1927, The Victoria Park Hotel combines heritage character with a relaxed atmosphere for watching sport. Catch the action with a drink or meal, or head outside to The Park, the hotel's beer garden and a popular space for sport watching and social catch-ups.
The Claremont Hotel
The beautifully restored The Claremont Hotel combines heritage character with plenty of spaces to eat, drink and socialise. Head to the public bar to watch the footy with a pint, or make a day of it with a meal before or after the game.
BrewDog Perth
Housed in a former coffee roastery in the city centre, BrewDog Perth has spacious indoor and outdoor areas, two bars and a beer garden. Catch the biggest sports matches live and loud while enjoying a selection of beers alongside burgers, wings, pizzas and plant-based options.
Cobblers Tavern
Heading south? Cobblers Tavern in Mandurah offers a relaxed spot to catch live sport in its sports bar. Settle in for the game over lunch or dinner, with a welcoming atmosphere that also features local music sessions and regular entertainment.
The Camfield
Just 100 metres from Optus Stadium, The Camfield is a natural meeting place for sports fans in Burswood. The huge venue features five bars, 175 beer taps, an onsite microbrewery and a beer garden, with live sport shown on the Big Screen throughout the sporting calendar.
Patriots Sports Bar
For a dedicated sports-bar experience, Patriots Sports Bar brings an American flavour to game day. With 22 screens, three big screens and two private screening booths, there's plenty of opportunity to catch the action, alongside American-style bar food and arcade games.
Varsity
With seven locations stretching from Joondalup to Fremantle, Varsity gives sports fans plenty of options for catching a game. Known for screening both American and local sports, its venues combine plenty of screens with burgers, drinks and special events around some of the biggest games.
With plenty of live action spanning so many sports, there's so many spots to come together and cheer your fave teams and athletes, and celebrate the hard-earned accomplishments of sportspeople from Australia and around the globe. Don't miss some of the major sporting events that take place throughout the year - check out what's coming up here.
