Plan your visit

Crown Melbourne is Australia’s leading integrated resort and one of the most visited tourist destinations in Australia, offering luxury accommodation, award-winning dining and world class casino and entertainment facilities. Located in the vibrant Southbank precinct and within walking distance of the CBD and the city’s iconic sporting stadiums, Crown Melbourne is the official post conference entertainment venue for SportNXT delegates and speakers.

To celebrate the partnership, SportNXT delegates can enjoy exclusive accommodation offers at all three Crown Melbourne Hotels through the SportNXT portal, subject to availability.

Delegates are able to secure their reservations directly with the hotel via the weblinks above. Guests will require a valid credit card when making the booking to guarantee the reservation. 

Tuesday 11 March from 6:30PM

Start your week at SportNXT with an informal welcome event the night before SportNXT.

Attendees can enjoy their first beverage on SportNXT, while casually meeting and networking with fellow SportNXT delegates.

VENUE: Crown’s ‘The Pub’.

PRESENTED BY MKTG SPORTS + ENTERTAINMENT

Wednesday 12 March from 7:30pm

Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars at the Crown Aviary rooftop as we cap off Day 1 of SportNXT in style.

Mingle with industry leaders as you soak in the excitement of this exclusive event. Attendees will enjoy an evening filled with live entertainment, premium food and beverage and an electric atmosphere celebrating the best in sport.

This is more than just an event – it’s an unmissable opportunity to network with top industry professionals, innovators, and fellow attendees in a vibrant setting.

Please note – this is a separate, additional ticketed event to SportNXT.

Secure your ticket now and be part of the Celebration of Sport.

SportNXT will be held at CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park. CENTREPIECE is a new state-of-the-art conference and events centre, positioned at the heart of Melbourne’s sport and entertainment precinct.

CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park, surrounded by the world’s best in music, sports, business and entertainment is Melbourne’s most surprising conference and events venue, designed to bring people together for diverse occasions in the city’s cultural epicentre. The 2,000sqm Grand Hall with 8.5m high ceilings and 15 break out rooms are your blank canvas, ready to be adapted, personalised and brought to life for your event vision – no matter how vast or intimate.

Click on the link below for all the important details including Parking Getting Here and Maps

From Mar 6 2025

AFL’s blockbuster 2025 season will kick off on 6 March, as league arch-rivals Richmond and Carlton play their inaugural match at the MCG. Who will take out this year’s premiership cup in September, the biggest day on Australia’s sporting calendar!

8 Mar 2025

Super Saturday is the jewel in the crown for the Flemington Racing Spectacular as Australia’s most prestigious sprint and a unique mile race take centre stage for a day of world-class racing, dining, and entertainment.

13 Mar – 16 Mar 2025

Happening this weekend, get ready for the sound of revving engines as Australia’s only Formula 1 event flies around the bend and into town from Melbourne’s iconic Albert Park.

Until Mar 18 2025

Delve into thousands of years of cultural experiences at this remarkable festival, featuring more than 150 moving and immersive Global Indigenous Films. On now until the 18^th of March at the Capitol.  

Dec 2024 – 21 April 2025

Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the bold and brilliant world of renowned artist Yayoi Kusama at the NGV. Ending on April 21, this blockbuster exhibition features more than 180 artworks and one that has earned a cult status in popularity since opening in December

15 Mar to 13 July 2025

Head to Bendigo Art Gallery from 15 March to 13 July and delve into the life of artist Frida Kahlo at this exclusive exhibition, an intimate view of one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century featuring precious belongings never seen before in Australia.  

21 Mar – 30 Mar 2025

For ten days in March, from the 21^st until the 30^th, an incredible line up of chefs, restaurateurs, winemakers and foodies descend on the city for an epicurean adventure of epic proportions.

26 Mar 2025 – 20 Apr 2025

Get ready for big belly laughs as the Melbourne International Comedy Festival takes over the city from 26 March to 20 April. From grand theatres to grungy dive bars, the city roars to the performances of some of the best comedians in the world for one of the three largest comedy festivals in the world.

26 Mar 2025 – 30 Mar 2025

Head to Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building from the 26-30 March and witness an extravaganza of floral displays, art, competitions and workshops.

18 Apr – 28 Apr 2025

Celebrating its 62^nd year, the Rip Curl Pro returns from the 18-28 April, holding its one of the world’s most prestigious sporting competitions, attracting top ranked competitors from across the world looking to carve out their place in history while carving up the waves at Bells Beach.