Week 12-16 Jan
Opening Week Highlights
Exclusive shows only in Opening Week
Witness live performances and meet your favourite cartoon characters from Gabby’s Dollhouse, PAW Patrol, Peppa Pig, Care Bears and Superman & Supergirl.
Adventure Pass
The Adventure Pass is a fun-filled scavenger hunt for the whole family. Explore the precinct, collect stamps in your free booklet, answer quiz questions, and have a chance to win four tickets to the women's semifinal + more tennis goodies!
Daily Racquet Giveaways
A first racquet, a first rally, a first love for the game. Each day we’re giving away Hot Shots Tennis racquets so kids can pick up, play and discover the joy of tennis. 12:00pm & 4:00pm daily on Grand Slam Oval.
Trick Shot School
Join the twice daily tennis trick shot lessons with our coaches at the POP Tennis court to learn your next party trick! Sessions are most suited for ages 8-12 years old.
Live on stage in Opening Week
Catch all the action on the Entertainment Stage in Ballpark Presented by Emirates with Opening Week exclusive shows and meet & greets all included in your Ground Pass ticket!
12 Jan – 1 Feb | Gates Open - 7:00pm
Ballpark Presented by Emirates
Enjoy more family fun at AO26. Ballpark presented by Emirates will be a world of excitement every day with more ways to play than ever before.
Emirates Adventure Club
Unlock the excitement of travelling at Emirates Adventure Club with an airport obstacle course, baggage drop track, and travel around the world digital challenge.
While you’re there take a photo with the model Dubai Frame and if you’re lucky you may spot our friendly cabin crew with a camera in hand!
Hot Shots HQ
Grab a racquet and hit the court at Hot Shots HQ. Practice and play on one of the Hot Shots Mini Courts, or learn the foundations in the Skills Garden.
Hot Shots is the best way to play and learn tennis for ages 3-10+.
Waterslide
Make a splash and stay cool with the AO waterslide. Take a thrilling ride down a slide and make waves like never before! Get ready to slide, splash, and conquer the summer.
Please note patrons must be 100cm tall to ride the 2.5m slide and 120cm for the 6m slide.
No dangly earrings are allowed, and swimwear is required.
This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
Hot Shots Speed Serve
Grab a racquet and verse your family or friends to measure how quick and powerful your tennis serve is at Hot Shots Speed Serve.
Hot Shots is the best way to play and learn tennis for ages 3-10+.
Coloured Ball Target Practice
Testing your serve accuracy, hit tennis balls in the different scored tubes in order to accumulate the highest total score. If you're tactical your name might top the daily leaderboard!
Coloured Ball Comp is Tennis Australia’s age-appropriate and fun entry point to competitive tennis that utilises modified equipment and rules.
Entertainment Stage
Want to join the action or a chance to relax under the shade? Catch live shows, games and challenges led by our hosts, opportunities to takes photos with the AO trophies and meet loved cartoon characters at the stage in AO Ballpark presented by Emirates!
Craft & Colour
Get in touch with your creative side at the colouring tables or Emirates Artwall.
Totem Tennis & Table Tennis
Pick up the paddle or racquet and have fun with the family!
Live on stage in Main Draw
Catch all the action on the Entertainment Stage in Ballpark Presented by Emirates with kids’ favourite character shows every day at 11:30am and 2:00pm, and meet & greets at 12:30pm.
WEEK 1
| Sun 18 Jan | Paddington Bear |
| Mon 19 Jan | PJ Masks |
| Tues 20 Jan | Looney Tunes |
| Wed 21 Jan | Octonauts |
| Thur 22 Jan | Justice League |
| Fri 23 Jan | Hey Duggee |
| Sat 24 Jan | Peppa Pig |
| Sun 25 Jan | Octonauts |
WEEK 2
| Mon 26 Jan | Scooby Doo |
| Tue 27 Jan | PJ Masks |
| Wed 28 Jan | Superman & Supergirl: Power Within |
| Thur 29 Jan | Paddington Bear |
| Fri 30 Jan | Hey Duggee |