Ninja Stadium (Bellerive Oval) will host a series of major cricket events over the coming months, with large crowds anticipated. Below is a summary of the parking and traffic arrangements that will apply in the area surrounding the stadium and Bellerive Beach on event days.
Event dates
- One Day International, Australia v England: 18 November 2026, from 11:30am
- Big Bash Match 1: 17 December 2026, from 4:00pm
- Big Bash Match 2: 29 December 2026, from 4:00pm
- Big Bash Match 3: 5 January 2027, from 4:00pm
- Big Bash Match 4: 17 January 2027, from 4:00pm
The following Big Bash Final Series matches may also be played, subject to team qualification:
- 1 December 2026 (WBBL)
- 3 December 2026 (WBBL)
- 5 December 2026 (WBBL)
- 19 January 2027
- 20 January 2027
- 23 January 2027
- 26 January 2027
Road closures
The following roads will be closed to general traffic:
- Park Street: entire length between Scott Street and Derwent Street
- Church Street: entire length between Scott Street and Beach Street
- Derwent Street: between Douglas Street and the entrance to the Bellerive Beach car park
- Alma Street: between Cambridge Road and Kangaroo Bay
Residents of these streets, DDA parking permit holders and service vehicles will be allowed access.
Parking
- Parking: Free parking for patrons will be available at the South Street Reserve. Parking is also available at the Kangaroo Bay gravel carpark.
- Ferries and shuttle buses: Additional free ferries will operate for the events, including any Sunday events, with free shuttle buses taking patrons to and from Bellerive Pier. The schedule is published on the Ninja Stadium website.
If you see a vehicle parked illegally during the event, please report it to our parking hotline on 6217 9589. For illegal parking outside event hours, please contact the Tasmania Police non-emergency assistance line on 131 444.