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.

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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.
Glenelg Oval
Glenelg, South Australia (stadium grounds)
-34.9837, 138.5219
Varies (stadium event tickets)

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.

Autumn/Winter (AFL/SANFL seasons)
March-September · 8-20°C (46-68°F)
Football season-stadium events are frequent and well-attended.
Spring/Summer
October-February · 20-30°C (68-86°F)
Warmer weather; beachside activity increases and fewer stadium matches.

Weather & Climate near Glenelg Oval #

Climate

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.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy

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.

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 29°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 26°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 19°

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 68 mm of rain.

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 22°

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 24°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy

December

December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 26°

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy

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