Optus Stadium Guided Tour Perth

Optus Stadium in Burswood

Optus Stadium stands on the Burswood peninsula beside the Swan River, about a 10 to 15-minute drive from central Perth. It opened in January 2018 and seats around 60,000 people, making it the largest stadium in Western Australia. Its bronze-toned exterior and curved roof are a familiar sight on the Perth skyline, and the venue is often described as one of the most modern stadiums in the country.

The guided tour gives you a look at the building from the inside and explains how it is designed for both spectators and performers. If you are searching for an Optus Stadium tour in Perth, this 90-minute walk is the standard way to see the venue when no event is on. Tours do not operate on event days.

Behind the scenes: changing rooms and the coaches' room

The behind-the-scenes section is what sets the tour apart from a view from the stands. Your leader takes you into areas that are normally closed to the public, such as the players' changing rooms, the locker areas and the coaches' room. You see the layout that teams use on match day and hear how the stadium prepares for football and cricket.

It is a popular stop for fans of the local teams, and for children who like to imagine being in the dressing room. Photographs are usually possible, and the tour leader will point out the best spots. Visitors asking what is the Optus Stadium tour like will find the mix of sport stories and building details entertaining, not too technical.

Views of the pitch, the river and the city

The tour reaches some of the stadium's highest vantage points, where you can look down on the playing surface and out across the Swan River and Perth's skyline. From this height you can see how the stadium sits between the river and the city and understand why it was built here.

Bring a camera, since the views are one of the most photographed parts of the visit. Along the way you will see sports memorabilia that follows Western Australian sport through the decades. Clear weather gives the best views, so dress for the conditions on the day. Ask us about the best time to visit if you want clearer skies.

Planning your stadium tour

Choose from three departures, at 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00, and plan for about 90 minutes. Check in at the meeting point, whose exact location is on your voucher, at least 10 minutes before the tour. Bring photo identification, and a copy is accepted. The tour is wheelchair and pram accessible throughout, and it does not run on event days.

Transport to the stadium is not included. It is a short taxi or ride-hailing trip from central Perth, or check the local public transport options for your date. A cafe at the stadium is open on weekdays for a coffee before or after the tour. If you are wondering how to get to Optus Stadium, allow extra time for parking or drop-off.