The Optus Stadium Tour

Optus Stadium is at its most interesting away from the public seats. On this 90-minute guided walk, you can enter player changerooms, coaches’ rooms, recovery areas, media spaces, and the Victory Lounge before heading up for broad views of Perth, the Swan River, and the playing field. I like the access and the clear sense of how a major sports venue works. I also like that the tour uses lifts between levels, so you are not forced to manage a long stair climb.

The price of $25.10 per person is fair for the amount of ground covered and the number of working areas included. The main drawback is simple: the tour can feel brisk, and one extra 15 minutes would give you more time in popular rooms and allow for small delays.

Key things to know before you go

• You enter real team areas: See the changerooms of the Fremantle Dockers, West Coast Eagles, and Perth Scorchers.
• The highest viewpoint is part of the walk: Look down over the field and take in the Swan River and Perth skyline.
• You visit the stadium’s working side: The route can include coaches’ rooms, media rooms, commentary areas, warm-up zones, recovery facilities, and corporate spaces.
• The guide shapes the experience: Guides named in tour feedback include Terri, Bruce, Keith, Rocco, Lindsay, Bob, Frank, and Crystaline.
• The tour suits mixed groups: Most people can take part, service animals are allowed, and lifts help with movement between levels.
• Plan for the weather: The tour runs in all conditions, so dress for Perth’s weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Starting behind Gate D at Optus Stadium

Your meeting point is behind Gate D, beneath the City View Cafe. This is useful to know because Optus Stadium is a large venue, and arriving at the wrong entrance can cost you time before the tour even starts.

The tour is capped at 25 people. That is not a tiny private group, but it is small enough for a guide to keep the party moving through rooms and answer questions. The size also matters when you reach popular points such as the field-level benches or the Victory Lounge, where everyone needs a clear view.

Bring a mobile ticket and arrive ready to walk. The experience is designed for all ages and abilities, with lifts available between levels. You should still wear sensible shoes, since the route moves through several parts of the building rather than keeping you in one lounge or viewing deck.

The stadium opened in 2018, so this is not a tour of an old ground with layers of ageing architecture. Instead, you get a look at a modern, multi-use venue and the systems needed to switch between sporting events, media work, hospitality, and public entertainment.

From team changerooms to recovery rooms

The team areas are the heart of the tour. You can see the changerooms used by the Fremantle Dockers, West Coast Eagles, and Perth Scorchers, giving the visit a strong Western Australian sports focus.

This part works even if you do not follow Australian rules football closely. A changeroom is more than a row of lockers. It is where a team prepares, regroups, and handles the less visible work around a match. The tour helps you picture the hours before and after play, rather than only the few minutes you see on the field.

You may also see warm-up and preparation areas, recovery rooms, spas, and other facilities connected with player care. These spaces explain why a modern stadium needs far more than seats and a grass surface. There is a whole chain of preparation, treatment, movement, and staff coordination behind a match.

For children who enjoy sport, this is likely to be one of the strongest sections. They can sit in places normally reserved for players and imagine the routine before a game. Adults may get more from the practical side, including how the building supports athletes across several different sports.

Access can change on the day because the stadium has to keep operating. The tour offers a broad look at these areas, but you should not expect every room to be available at every moment.

Sitting where coaches and players sit

One of the tour’s most effective moments comes at ground level, where you can sit on the benches usually occupied by the stars of the game. From there, the field feels different from the public seating bowl. You are close to the action and can better understand how players, coaches, and support staff see a match unfold.

The tour also takes you into the Coaches Room. This gives you a chance to picture the match from the staff side, where decisions, tactics, and substitutions shape the action. The guide adds the practical detail, explaining how the stadium functions around the people working in these rooms.

The Victory Lounge offers another useful change of viewpoint. You can see the field from a more polished hospitality setting and understand how Optus Stadium serves corporate functions as well as sport. The contrast between the player areas, staff rooms, media spaces, and lounges is what gives the tour its range.

I like this section because it avoids turning the stadium into a simple photo stop. You are not just looking at the venue. You are moving through the different worlds inside it, from athletes and coaches to broadcasters and corporate guests.

Media rooms, commentary areas, and the business of sport

The media side adds a layer many people miss when they attend a game. The route may include the press box, commentary box, TV and broadcast areas, and press conference rooms.

These rooms show how quickly a live event becomes a media production. A match has to be watched, described, recorded, distributed, and discussed. The guide can connect the public spectacle with the rooms where reporters, commentators, and television crews do their work.

You may also see suites and function spaces used for hospitality. This is a useful part of the visit if you want to understand why the stadium can host more than a standard sporting fixture. The same building must support different audiences, from players and officials to media teams, corporate groups, and families in the stands.

The route has a good mix of access and explanation. Guides such as Bruce, Terri, Keith, Rocco, and Lindsay are praised for keeping the tour friendly, patient, and informative. Names and guide assignments can change, of course, but the experience depends heavily on the person leading it. A lively guide can turn an equipment room or press area into a memorable stop.

If you have questions, ask them as you go. The tour is not only a fixed speech. Guides are able to explain how the venue is managed and how different parts fit together, which is often where the best details appear.

The highest viewpoint and Perth’s broadest stadium view

The tour reaches one of the stadium’s highest vantage points. From here, you can look down toward the playing field and take in views toward the Swan River and Perth city skyline.

This is the section that gives the visit its sense of scale. On the ground, the stadium feels like a collection of rooms and corridors. From above, you see how those spaces connect to the main arena and how large the building is compared with the people inside it.

You will want your camera ready, but do not expect a long, quiet photography stop. The group has to stay together, and the guide still has information to share. The height may also make this a less comfortable moment for anyone uneasy with high viewing points, though the tour data does not describe it as an extreme or exposed climb.

The view is particularly worthwhile if you have already attended a match at Optus Stadium. You see the field from a completely different angle and can compare the public seating experience with the building’s upper levels.

What the guide adds to the experience

A stadium can be impressive on its own, but the guide is what turns a walk through rooms into a useful tour. You are shown where to look, why certain areas matter, and how the venue handles different events.

The strongest guide feedback centres on clear explanations, patience, humour, and enthusiasm. Terri is singled out for making the route interesting for both children and adults. Bruce, Keith, Rocco, Lindsay, Bob, Frank, and Crystaline are also named as guides who brought strong local detail and a good pace.

That does not mean every tour will feel identical. A guide’s personality affects the balance between facts, questions, and movement. Some people want sports stories and player areas. Others are more interested in construction, event management, parking, transport, media, or venue operations. Tell your guide what interests you and you are more likely to get useful detail.

The information can also appeal to non-sports fans. Optus Stadium is a large modern facility, and the tour explains the work needed to operate a multi-event venue. You do not need to know the difference between every Australian sports code to appreciate the planning behind the building.

Is $25.10 good value?

At $25.10 per person, this is good value if you want more than a quick look at the public concourse. The ticket includes a guided visit of about an hour and a half, with access to areas normally closed during a regular stadium visit.

The value comes from variety. You may see:

• Player changerooms and preparation spaces
• Warm-up and recovery facilities
• Coaches’ and media rooms
• Press, commentary, and broadcast areas
• Corporate suites and function spaces
• The Victory Lounge
• Ground-level benches
• A high viewpoint over the field
• Sports memorabilia linked to Western Australia

Food and drinks are not included. That is not a major issue because the tour is focused on the stadium itself, but you should budget separately if you want to eat at the City View Cafe or nearby afterward.

The main value question is your interest. If you only want a panoramic view of Perth, there are simpler ways to find one. If you want access to the rooms, staff areas, and sports facilities behind a major venue, the price is easier to justify.

Timing, walking, and practical details

The tour lasts approximately one hour and 30 minutes. Allow enough time before the start to reach Gate D and check your mobile ticket. The route covers several levels and sections of the stadium, but lifts are available between floors.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Most people can participate, and service animals are allowed. The tour operates in all weather, so dress for the conditions even though much of the route is indoors.

Public transportation is nearby, which helps if you are not driving. The supplied details do not specify a particular train, bus, or parking arrangement, so check your route before setting out rather than relying on a last-minute arrival.

The group limit is 25 people. That keeps the tour manageable, though rooms can still feel busy when the whole group gathers. If you want uninterrupted photographs or a slow look at each area, the fixed 90-minute schedule may feel a little tight.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours ahead are not accepted, and the local time cut-off applies.

Who should book the Optus Stadium Tour?

I would recommend this tour to sports fans, families, and anyone curious about how a major venue works behind closed doors. It is also a good choice if you are already visiting Perth and want an indoor activity with a clear local connection.

You do not need to support the Fremantle Dockers, West Coast Eagles, or Perth Scorchers to enjoy it. The media rooms, event spaces, coaches’ areas, and high views give the tour enough range for people who care more about architecture, operations, or city views than match results.

It may be less suitable if you dislike guided group walks or want a relaxed visit with lots of free time. The schedule is active, and the group needs to keep moving. The tour also gives you access to many areas, but it cannot promise that every room will be open at every departure.

Should you book it?

Book the Optus Stadium Tour if you want access to working areas that a normal game ticket does not provide. The changerooms, coaches’ room, media areas, recovery facilities, field-level benches, and high viewing point create a well-rounded visit for a modest price.

I would be especially keen to book it before or after attending a match, since you can connect the public spectacle with the rooms and staff areas that make it possible. If your schedule allows only one short Perth activity, choose it when you have a real interest in sport or modern venue operations. If you only want a city view, spend your time elsewhere.

FAQ

Where does the Optus Stadium Tour meet?

The meeting point is behind Gate D, underneath the City View Cafe at Optus Stadium.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately one hour and 30 minutes.

What areas of Optus Stadium can I see?

The tour can include the Fremantle Dockers, West Coast Eagles, and Perth Scorchers changerooms, coaches’ and media rooms, warm-up and recovery facilities, the Victory Lounge, corporate spaces, field-level benches, and a high viewing point over the stadium.

Is food or drink included?

No. Food and drinks are not included in the tour price.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes. Children can take part, but they must be accompanied by an adult.

Is the tour accessible for people who have trouble with stairs?

The tour caters for all ages and abilities, and lifts are available for movement between levels. Most people can participate, but you should consider the walking involved across the stadium.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The tour operates in all weather conditions, so dress appropriately for the forecast.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted.