Ninja Stadium - Bellerive, Tasmania

Marty J.

Great stadium,easy to get too very organised food and drinks

Civil E.

Bellerive Oval, commercially known as Blundstone Arena, is a prominent cricket stadium located in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. It is one of the key cricketing venues in Australia and the home ground for both the Tasmanian Tigers in domestic cricket and the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League (BBL).

Key Details:

Location: Bellerive, a suburb on the eastern shore of the Derwent River, Hobart, Tasmania.

Established: 1914.

Seating Capacity: Approximately 20,000 spectators (after redevelopment).

Operator: Cricket Tasmania.

Primary Use: Cricket (domestic and international), with occasional use for Australian Rules Football (AFL) and community events.

Pitch Characteristics: Known for being batting-friendly with consistent bounce but can assist seam bowlers in overcast or windy conditions due to Hobart's climate.

Historical Significance:

1. First International Test Match: Held in 1989, when Australia faced Sri Lanka.

2. First ODI: Played in 1988 between India and New Zealand.

3. World Cup Matches: Hosted matches during the 1992 Cricket World Cup, 2015 Cricket World Cup, and 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Unique Features:

Picturesque Views: Set against the backdrop of Mount Wellington and the Derwent River, it is considered one of the most scenic cricket stadiums in the world.

Redevelopment: Significant upgrades in 2002 and 2015 enhanced facilities, increasing seating capacity and modernizing player amenities.

Dual Purpose: Besides cricket, it is also a venue for AFL matches and occasional concerts.

Memorable Matches:

Ricky Ponting's Farewell: The stadium has seen remarkable performances, including key moments from Tasmanian legend Ricky Ponting.

Record Run Chases: Known for hosting thrilling Big Bash League games, often featuring high-scoring run chases.

Vanessa M.

We went to Ninja Stadium on two occasions for the cricket. We were lucky to get a park nearby at the Bellerive Primary School. The stadium was easy to navigate and toilets were plentiful.

Chris T.

Nice family friendly stadium but food queues at Ashes match appalling. 2 outlets for one cashier. I’d eaten my hot chips by the time I got to the country. Cards only too. Not good value, no wonder so many also brought their own lunch.

Rupesh T.

I had an incredible time at Ninja Stadium on January 1st, watching the Hobart Hurricanes take on the Sydney Sixers. The atmosphere was electric, with fans cheering their hearts out for every moment!

One of the highlights for me was capturing a Hobart Hurricanes bowler taking a wicket against the Sydney Sixers—what an epic moment! The energy in the stadium was unreal, and it was amazing to see the home team putting on such a thrilling performance.

Ninja Stadium is such a great venue for cricket, with awesome views from every angle and top-notch facilities. If you’re a cricket fan, this is the place to be!

Can’t wait to share more from this amazing game. Go Hurricanes! 💜

Shea T.

Great little stadium, great ground to watch cricket or football. Facilities are always clean and the staff super friendly.

Ginson A.

Watched BBL match vs Sydney thunders, choose the grass area and that gave loads of flexibility to watch the match from mid wicket, cow corner and log on when the batsman is facing from the far end. Well kept stadium, people are friendly too. Had a super good game.

Kelsi E.

Just finished watching the big bash and i really felt the need to mention not just the great facility and exiting game, but the really wonderful staff around the ground. My seat was mildly damp and straight away i was able to flag down what i believe to be cleaning staff (orange Fluro) within seconds to help wipe my seats, they were more than obliging. On top of that i had my kids eating various things throughout the night and i don't think my rubbish sat for more than 10 minutes without having the friendly staff coming around removing it. They were engaging and efficient and always smiling which is such a lovely thing to see. I can only imagine the sheer amount they must do on such a large arena but i personally felt they were doing a fantastic job and felt it worthy of mentioning.