Perth: Optus Stadium Behind-the-Scenes Tour & Locker Rooms

Summary

Go inside Optus Stadium’s secret spaces with a local guide

You’ll step inside Perth’s Optus Stadium with a local guide, exploring players’ locker rooms, exclusive lounges, and media spaces usually off-limits to visitors. Sit where athletes prepare for big games, try out your own “radio voice” in the media center, and catch panoramic views over Swan River and Matagarup Bridge. It’s a side of Perth sport most people never get to see—one you’ll remember every time you hear a crowd roar.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I didn’t expect to feel so small walking through Optus Stadium in Perth — not just because of the size, but the echo of all those games and crowds. Our guide, Mark (who used to play footy here ages ago), had this way of pointing out little things: scuff marks on benches from boots, or how the grass always smells faintly sweet after rain. We started in the Fremantle Dockers’ changeroom, which was bigger than my first apartment and smelled like eucalyptus mixed with something I couldn’t place — maybe old tape? Someone in our group tried to guess what half the gear was for, and Mark just grinned.

We wandered through the West Coast Eagles area too — I could hear someone’s phone buzzing somewhere behind a door — and then into this lounge called Victory. The view from there over the field was wild; it’s not even that high up, but you can see every patch of green. Sitting on the benches at ground level felt weirdly official, like we were waiting to be called onto the field (I’m definitely not athletic enough for that). The main keyword for this tour is “Optus Stadium tour”, but honestly it feels more like sneaking into a world you usually only see on TV.

The Dennis Commetti Media Centre was colder than I thought it’d be — probably all that glass and metal. Mark let us sit where commentators do during matches; he joked about how everyone tries their “radio voice” at least once. I tried mine. It wasn’t good. Out one window you could see Matagarup Bridge twisting over the Swan River, and beyond that, Perth’s skyline looking kind of soft in the midday light. The whole thing took about 90 minutes but felt quicker — maybe because there was always something new around each corner. I still think about that view from Victory Lounge when I hear footy scores on the radio now.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Optus Stadium behind the scenes

• Enter Optus Stadium for walking tour
• Tour Fremantle Dockers changeroom
• Visit West Coast Eagles changeroom
• See Perth Scorchers changeroom
• View field from Victory Lounge
• Explore the Coaches Room
• Sit on ground level player benches
• Walk through Dennis Commetti Media Centre
• Enjoy views of Swan River and skyline

Top questions

How long does the Optus Stadium tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes.

Is the Optus Stadium tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Are children allowed on the Optus Stadium tour?

Yes, children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Does the tour include access to team changerooms?

Yes, you’ll visit changerooms for Fremantle Dockers, West Coast Eagles, and Perth Scorchers.

Where does the Optus Stadium tour start?

The meeting point is behind Gate D, underneath City View Cafe.

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes, service animals are permitted throughout the stadium tour.

What times are available for tours?

Tours run at 10:00am, 11:00am, and 12:00pm daily except event days or public holidays.

What’s included

Your day includes a guided walking tour deep inside Perth’s Optus Stadium with access to player locker rooms and exclusive lounges. A knowledgeable local escort leads you through all areas—fully wheelchair accessible—and tours operate rain or shine with convenient public transport nearby.