Cricket fans heading to the Third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval this week will be able to use public transport for free, with extra services added to manage what is expected to be a sell-out crowd.
The Test between Australia and England runs from 17 to 21 December, with Adelaide Oval hosting one of the most closely watched fixtures of the summer. Ticket holders can travel free on all regular Adelaide Metro bus, train and tram services on each day of the match by showing their ticket when boarding or when requested by staff.
Public transport authorities have also scheduled additional bus, train and tram services across the weekend to help move crowds before and after play. The aim is to reduce congestion around the city and make it easier for spectators to arrive on time, particularly during peak periods.
With many visitors staying at Glenelg, extra express substitute bus services will operate daily before and after the day’s play. These services will run between Wigley Reserve, Glenelg and King William Road, directly adjacent to Adelaide Oval, and are included for Ashes ticket holders.
Fans are encouraged to check adelaidemetro.com.au for real-time timetables and service updates, particularly as conditions change across the five days of the Test.
The free travel initiative extends beyond the Ashes, covering a series of major cricket fixtures at Adelaide Oval across the summer. Free public transport will be available for all Big Bash League matches involving the Adelaide Strikers, as well as Australia’s T20 international against India in January, with start times determining when free travel begins on each match day.
Emily Bourke said the transport plan was designed to match the scale of the event, noting the importance of reliable services for large crowds around the Oval. She said additional services would run before and after play and encouraged fans to allow extra time for their journey, given the expected demand.
The Ashes Test forms part of a busy summer sporting calendar in Adelaide, with public transport playing a central role in managing crowds and keeping the focus on the action on the field rather than traffic outside the gates.
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