About this venue
GMHBA Stadium is a modern oval-shaped venue and the principal sporting stadium within the Kardinia Park precinct. Its stands were developed through several stages, creating a connected stadium bowl with a capacity of approximately 40,000 visitors. Best known as the home of Geelong Football Club, the venue also has adaptable infrastructure suitable for different sporting competitions, concerts and other large-scale events.
Inside, most seating areas provide clear views of the playing field, while the proximity of the stands helps generate an intense atmosphere during well-attended events. Visitors have access to numerous food and beverage outlets, modern restroom facilities, accessible seating and a combination of seated and standing areas. Levels of shelter and viewing angles vary between stands, so checking the seating plan before purchasing tickets is recommended.
The stadium is located at 370 Moorabool St, South Geelong, Geelong, Australia. Entry gates are positioned around the Kardinia Park precinct, and visitors should follow the gate information printed on their tickets. Parking within and around the precinct may be limited or subject to special arrangements on major event days, while South Geelong Station is approximately 450 metres east of the stadium and is connected to the entrances by pedestrian routes. A broader overview of transport around Geelong is provided further down the page.
About the city
Geelong, Victoria’s second-largest city, has developed into an appealing destination for sporting fixtures, concerts and cultural events beside Corio Bay. GMHBA Stadium within the Kardinia Park precinct is the city’s principal venue for major sporting occasions and selected concerts, while Geelong Arena hosts indoor sports and entertainment programmes, and Geelong Arts Centre expands the offering with theatre, music and performing arts. The compact city centre, restaurants, bars and varied accommodation make it easy to combine an event visit with a short break in this lively part of Victoria.
The city has a well-organised bus and rail network managed by Public Transport Victoria. V/Line trains on the Geelong Line connect Geelong with Southern Cross Station in Melbourne, while Geelong Station is the main railway arrival point for the city centre and waterfront. South Geelong Station is particularly convenient for reaching the Kardinia Park precinct and GMHBA Stadium, while North Geelong Station and local bus routes make it easier to continue towards the city’s northern districts and Geelong Arena. Avalon Airport is the closest airport to Geelong, while Melbourne Airport provides additional international and domestic arrival options.
Before or after an event, visitors can walk through Waterfront Geelong beside Corio Bay, visit Eastern Beach Reserve and Cunningham Pier, or relax in the Geelong Botanic Gardens. Little Malop Street is the city’s cultural and dining precinct, with restaurants, bars, street art and performance spaces. Geelong’s historical character can be explored at the National Wool Museum and among the old stone buildings of the city centre, while the paths beside the Barwon River offer a quieter conclusion to a day filled with sport, music or other events.
