Adelaide Oval is a privately owned entity headquartered in Australia. Founded in 1871, it operates with approximately 350 employees. The company specializes in events services, functioning as a sports ground situated in Adelaide, South Australia, used for cricket and Australian rules football.
Adelaide Oval will host "Plates with Purpose" on February 17, 2026, an event presented with OzHarvest and Tasting Australia that will feature a three-course menu crafted by Adelaide Oval Executive Chef Phil Pope and OzHarvest Head Chef Genevieve using rescued and locally sourced produce. This initiative reflects a broader trend of stadiums positioning themselves as year-round entertainment destinations to diversify income streams and capitalize on underused assets as operating costs rise, a concept discussed on December 27, 2025. Previously, on December 15, 2025, cricketer Nathan Lyon emphasized the importance of a spinner's role at Adelaide Oval, noting curator Damien Hough's efforts to avoid a Test pitch where a spinner is redundant. The venue is also preparing for the 2026 football season; the AFL released the fixture for rounds 1 to 15 of the 2026 Toyota Premiership season, along with matchups for the remaining nine rounds, on November 13, 2025. This followed the AFL and the South Australian Government confirming the "Gather Round…A Festival of Footy" fixture on November 12, 2025, which includes five games at Adelaide Oval in Round 5 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.
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