Kids and families

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 Storytime

Kick off your AO Opening Week morning with Storytime at Ballpark — a heartwarming 25 minute session where the crew share their favorite childhood books in a joyful read-along.

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.

FIND TICKETS

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 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!