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Cricket match under the lights at Manuka Oval
Full cricket stands during a day match
Manuka Oval during a night match
View of Manuka Oval at night from the air
Cricket match under the lights at Manuka Oval
Full cricket stands during a day match
Manuka Oval during a night match
View of Manuka Oval at night from the air

Overview

A Canberra fixture since the 1920s, Manuka Oval is home to local and national AFL matches, as well as local cricket and the famous Prime Minister’s XI. If you’re a sports fan of the bat and/or ball variety, don’t miss the chance to catch a game at this historic venue.

With the precinct retaining much of its original tree plantings from the 1920s, the hustle and bustle of the surrounding suburbs will be all but a distant memory, and you’ll be completely absorbed in the game at hand.

The local bus service Transport Canberra often run free buses to major events on game days. Check their website for details.

Map of the venue locationMap of the venue location
Manuka Circle, Forrest, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 43 reviews

“Nice visit”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 3mos ago by Christine_Lily2

We visited the oval for a Big Bash cricket game. The oval was manicured, plenty of facilities and clean and tidy. Loudspeakers were clear.

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“Canberrans love boutique oval”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 2yrs ago by 619jeffry

Piscturesque Manuka Oval will hold, at full capacity, just under 15,000 spectators. The main sports played in this boutique sporting venue are Australian Football (AFL) and cricket. Canberra...

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“No Bags - but don't tell us till at the gate!!”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 3yrs ago by Michael J

Turned up for a Big Bash match - sign says "no bags". Why did they NOT include this information with the tickets purchased by my Son-in-Law?? Families were showing up with bags, with stuff for...

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