Glenelg Oval
Park Local sports oval in Glenelg; hosts football matches
Glenelg Oval in Adelaide hosts SANFL matches and local sporting fixtures; crowds attend Australian rules football games and community events near Glenelg’s beach precinct.
Glenelg Oval is a sporting ground in the suburb of Glenelg, Adelaide, South Australia, used primarily for Australian rules football and cricket. It functions as a local community sports venue and the main stadium for the Glenelg Football Club in the SANFL.
The oval comprises a grass playing surface surrounded by spectator areas, club facilities and basic amenities for players and officials. It regularly hosts league matches, local competitions and community sporting events.
The venue has served the local sporting community for many decades and is maintained for seasonal competition schedules and community use, with club facilities supporting training and match-day operations.
Located in Glenelg near Adelaide’s coastal suburbs, the oval is close to the beachfront and local urban amenities, within easy reach of Adelaide’s metropolitan road network.
- Home ground: Serves as the home ground for the Glenelg Football Club in the South Australian National Football League and hosts Australian rules football and local cricket matches.
How to Get to Glenelg Oval #
Glenelg is accessible from Adelaide by tram (Glenelg line) and local buses; the oval is a short walk from Glenelg’s main precinct and beachfront.
Tips for Visiting Glenelg Oval #
- Check the SANFL and local fixture lists for game days and ticket prices.
- If attending a match, arrive early to enjoy the social atmosphere and local clubrooms.
- Public transport serves Glenelg; trams and buses connect from central Adelaide on big game days.
Best Time to Visit Glenelg Oval #
Autumn and winter for football matches and stadium events.
Weather & Climate near Glenelg Oval #
Glenelg Oval's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 28°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 17 mm and breezy conditions.
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March
March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 68 mm of rain.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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December
December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.