Australia v England ODI Perth 2026: Optus Stadium Match Day And Stay Guide
England's white-ball tour of Australia opens at Optus Stadium on Friday 13 November 2026 with the first one-day international of the series. It is a day match with an 11.30am first ball, which makes it one of the easiest big-stadium days Perth puts on: train in, watch the cricket in spring sunshine, then walk out along the river with the whole evening still ahead. This guide covers tickets, the train from Victoria Park station, what to expect inside the ground, the Burswood precinct before and after play, the rest of a Perth weekend, and why a three-bedroom cottage in East Victoria Park is a sensible base for a cricket group of up to six.
Key Takeaway
The Perth ODI is the first match of England's November tour and the only one in Western Australia, so it will draw touring supporters as well as locals. Optus Stadium sits on the Burswood peninsula, a short train ride from Victoria Park station on the Armadale and Thornlie-Cockburn lines. Stay in East Victoria Park, catch the train both ways, and keep the evening free for the Albany Highway strip or a barbecue back at the house.
Three Things To Sort Before You Book Anything Else
Cricket days in Perth are simple once the basics are locked in. These three take ten minutes.
1Tickets: Buy through Ticketmaster and install the Ticketmaster app on the phone you will carry. Optus Stadium states that screenshots of tickets, including QR codes, will not be accepted.
2Transport: Plan a train from Victoria Park or Carlisle station to Perth Stadium station using the Transperth Journey Planner on the day, because services vary by event.
3Sun plan: An 11.30am start in November means a full day in the open. Hats, sunscreen and a refillable bottle matter more than a jumper.
Build The Weekend Around The Match
A Friday day game leaves Thursday evening, Friday night and the weekend open. Use them.
1Thursday: Arrive, self check-in, dinner on Albany Highway, early night.
2Friday: Train to the ground for gates at 10.00am, cricket until early evening, a river walk or Burswood dinner afterwards.
3Saturday and Sunday: Perth Zoo and the South Perth foreshore, Elizabeth Quay, Kings Park or a slow day around the cottage before flying out.
The Match: What Is Confirmed For Friday 13 November 2026
Cricket Australia and Optus Stadium list the first men's ODI between Australia and England at Optus Stadium on Friday 13 November 2026. The stadium's event page gives gates opening at 10.00am and the first ball at 11.30am. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster, and the stadium page notes that mobile tickets must be opened in the Ticketmaster app, with screenshots refused at the gate.
It is the opening game of an eight-match white-ball tour. According to Sky Sports' report on the schedule, the second ODI follows on Sunday 15 November at Adelaide Oval and the third on Wednesday 18 November at Bellerive Oval in Hobart, before five T20 internationals run from Melbourne on 21 November through to Canberra on 2 December. Perth is the only stop in Western Australia, which is why supporters following the tour tend to treat it as the arrival city.
A day ODI is a long day out. Fifty overs a side with an innings break usually means play runs into the late afternoon or early evening, so plan on being at the ground for most of the daylight hours.
Fixture times can shift. Check the Optus Stadium event page and Cricket Australia the week before you travel and again on the morning of the match.
Day game, not a night gameUnlike many summer internationals, this one starts before lunch. That changes the packing list (sun protection first) and frees up the whole evening for dinner and the riverfront.
Getting To Optus Stadium From East Victoria Park By Train
Optus Stadium has its own station, Perth Stadium, on the Armadale and Thornlie-Cockburn lines. Transperth's stadium page describes six platforms across two concourses: the eastern concourse handles Armadale, Thornlie-Cockburn and Mandurah line trains plus Perth-bound services, and the western concourse handles Yanchep and Fremantle line trains on event days.
This matters for East Victoria Park because Victoria Park station, at the corner of Kitchener Avenue and Rutland Avenue, sits on exactly those Armadale and Thornlie-Cockburn lines. Full services returned to the station on 8 June 2025 when the new Thornlie-Cockburn line opened and Armadale line trains resumed. Carlisle station, a little further east, is on the same line. From either, it is a short run of a few stops to Perth Stadium station, with no change at Perth.
Since April 2024, Armadale line trains have stopped at Perth Stadium station during the week rather than only on event days, so you are not relying on a special timetable to get there. Even so, Transperth's advice is to use the Journey Planner before every trip because services change with each event.
Transperth confirms that transport to and from the stadium is included in the event ticket for three hours either side of the match. Bring your ticket on your phone and tag through as directed by staff on the day. Confirm the current arrangement on the Transperth Optus Stadium page, because the inclusion is set per event.
Before the match
Friday is a weekday, so the suburban event bus network does not run before play. Take a regular train from Victoria Park or Carlisle towards Perth and alight at Perth Stadium station.
After the match
Trains run from Perth Stadium station on the Armadale line back towards Victoria Park. Event buses from the stadium bus station finish 45 minutes after the event, so do not dawdle if you plan to use one.
Taxi and rideshare
Optus Stadium lists the primary taxi rank off Victoria Park Drive near the eastern train station. Expect queues in the hour after stumps.
Why You Should Leave The Car At The Cottage
Optus Stadium is clear on this point: there is no public parking at the stadium on major event days. Limited accessible parking opens for registration closer to each event, and that is the only on-site option. Everyone else arrives by train, event bus, on foot or by taxi and rideshare.
The good news for anyone staying in East Victoria Park is that Sasha's Cottage on the Hill has free private on-site parking behind a secure front gate, so the car sits safely at the house for the day. Drive to Perth on the Thursday, park once, and use the train and the Albany Highway bus routes until you leave.
If part of your group prefers not to use the train, the stadium is on the Burswood peninsula only a few kilometres north of East Victoria Park, so a taxi or rideshare drop-off before gates open is a short trip. Getting away afterwards is where public transport wins, because tens of thousands of people leave at the same time.
Bikes are another quiet option for confident riders, because the stadium sits within the river parkland. Check the stadium's cycling information for current routes and bike parking locations before you rely on it.
Inside The Ground: Rules That Catch People Out
Optus Stadium is a cashless venue. Its FAQs state that all food and beverage outlets accept card payment only, and that anyone carrying cash can exchange it for a Cash Card at designated points. Load a card onto your phone or bring a physical one for each adult in the group.
Bags are checked at entry and the stadium asks patrons to travel light. Keep it to one small bag per person with sun protection, a refillable water bottle if permitted for that event, and not much else. Check the current conditions of entry on the Optus Stadium website for the exact bag dimensions and the list of prohibited items, because they are set for each event and can differ between cricket and football.
Umbrellas can be used on the walk to the ground, but the stadium asks that they stay closed once inside. Given November averages, rain is unlikely, but a small folding umbrella or a hat with a brim is a reasonable hedge.
Families are well catered for. The FAQs describe five parenting rooms inside the stadium with baby change facilities, microwaves, bottle warmers and feeding chairs, and the Chevron Parkland along the Swan River outside the ground includes six nature playgrounds for different ages and abilities. That parkland is a useful reset for restless children between innings if your tickets allow re-entry; confirm the re-entry policy for the day.
Sun first, then everything elseBureau of Meteorology averages for Perth Metro give a mean November maximum of 26.8 degrees with only 3.8 rain days for the month. A day at the cricket in that weather is glorious with a hat and sunscreen and miserable without them. Check your seat's aspect and the forecast, and pack accordingly.
Before Play: The Burswood Precinct And The River
With gates at 10.00am, most groups arrive between 9.30am and 10.30am, which leaves room for a coffee and a walk rather than a rush. The stadium is surrounded by Stadium Park and the Chevron Parkland, with the Swan River on the western side and the Matagarup Bridge, a 370-metre pedestrian footbridge, linking the peninsula to East Perth.
Tourism Western Australia's game-day guide describes The Camfield beside the stadium as the biggest pub in Australia, with a micro-brewery, six bars and woodfired pizzas, and notes that it fills quickly with event-goers. On a 10.00am gate it is more of an after-play venue than a before-play one, but it is worth knowing where it is.
Crown Perth is listed as roughly a ten-minute walk from the stadium and has a wide spread of cafés and restaurants. For a proper sit-down breakfast before a day at the cricket, it is the closest large option; for something quicker, grab breakfast on Albany Highway in East Victoria Park before you catch the train.
East Perth's brewery and distillery cluster, including Bright Tank Brewing Co and Whipper Snapper Distillery, sits across the Matagarup Bridge and makes a natural post-match wander for adults-only groups.
After Stumps: Three Ways To Finish Match Day
A day ODI usually ends in the early evening, which in mid-November means daylight for a while yet. That gives you a genuine choice rather than a scramble for the last train.
Option one: walk it off along the river
Cross the Matagarup Bridge into East Perth and follow the Swan River paths towards the city as the crowd thins. It is a relaxed way to avoid the immediate post-match crush at the station, and there are plenty of places to stop for a drink in East Perth or at Elizabeth Quay before catching a train or bus back towards Victoria Park.
Option two: Burswood dinner
The Camfield and Crown Perth are the two big local options. Both will be busy in the hour after play, so either book ahead where possible or aim to arrive after the first wave. Trains and taxis continue to run from the precinct after the event bus window closes.
Option three: straight home to the barbecue
Train back to Victoria Park station, pick up supplies on Albany Highway or from a supermarket on the way, and fire up the four-burner barbecue under the covered outdoor area at the cottage. For a group of six who have been in the sun all day, a home-cooked dinner at the six-person outdoor table is often the best call.
East Victoria Park: The Cricket Fan's Quiet Base
East Victoria Park sits south-east of the Perth CBD on the Albany Highway corridor, close enough to the stadium and city for quick trips and far enough away to be a quiet residential street at night. Guests at Sasha's Cottage on the Hill regularly comment on exactly that balance: a quiet street with shops, restaurants and transport within easy reach.
Albany Highway is the main strip, running through Victoria Park and East Victoria Park with cafés, bakeries, pubs and a long line of restaurants covering most cuisines. It is the obvious place for breakfast before the train and dinner afterwards, and it means a group never has to drive for a meal. Confirm opening hours on the day, particularly on the Sunday, because they vary between venues.
Public transport from the suburb is straightforward: Albany Highway bus routes run into the city, and Victoria Park and Carlisle train stations connect to the Armadale and Thornlie-Cockburn lines. Curtin University's bus station in nearby Bentley is also one of the listed origins for Transperth's weekend stadium event buses, which is useful if your group extends the stay to a weekend fixture in future.
For a cricket group, the practical point is that everything a long match day needs sits within a short radius: coffee and a proper breakfast, a supermarket run for the barbecue, a train to the ground, and a quiet house to come back to.
The best stadium base is not the closest hotel to the gate. It is a quiet house with parking, a train line nearby and a restaurant strip you can walk to.
Saturday: Perth Zoo And The South Perth Foreshore
With the cricket done on Friday, Saturday is the day for the family attraction closest to East Victoria Park. Perth Zoo is at 20 Labouchere Road, South Perth, and its website lists opening hours of 9.00am to 5.00pm every day of the year. Ticket prices and any timed-entry requirements should be checked on the Perth Zoo site before you go.
The zoo is a short drive from East Victoria Park, with paid timed parking in the surrounding streets. A more enjoyable route for a group is to travel into the city and take the ferry: Perth Zoo's transport page describes ferries from Elizabeth Quay Jetty to Mends Street Jetty every 15 minutes from September to June, taking about ten minutes, with the zoo a 500-metre walk from the jetty past the Mends Street shops and restaurants. Bus routes 30 and 31 from the Perth Busport and Elizabeth Quay Bus Station also stop at the zoo entrance.
Give the zoo most of the day, then add lunch on Mends Street and a walk along the South Perth foreshore for its skyline views across the river.
If the group would rather stay outdoors than pay for an attraction, Kings Park is a spring standout for wildflowers and picnics, and Elizabeth Quay is an easy river-front stop with food and space for children to run. Both are a quick bus or train ride from Victoria Park.
Sunday: Slow Morning, Then Choose One Thing
After a full cricket day and a full zoo day, Sunday works best with a slow start at the cottage. The kitchen has a Nespresso coffee setup, a toaster and a full-size fridge with a water dispenser, so breakfast at the six-person dining table costs nothing and takes no planning.
From there, pick a single outing rather than three. Options within easy reach include a Sunday walk along the Swan River foreshore between the Causeway and Burswood, brunch on Albany Highway, or a train into the city for the Perth Cultural Centre, where the art gallery, museum and state library sit side by side. If the England tour has you in the mood for more cricket, the second ODI is on in Adelaide that afternoon and the 75-inch television in the lounge will do the job.
Groups flying out on Sunday evening can run the washer and dryer on Saturday night, pack after breakfast and still fit in a last coffee on the strip. Confirm the check-out time in the guest information first.
Following The Tour: Perth As The Arrival City
For supporters travelling from the United Kingdom or the eastern states, Perth is the first stop of the tour and the one with the most daylight to enjoy. The Sky Sports schedule has the tour moving to Adelaide two days after the Perth match, then Hobart, then a run of T20 internationals down the east coast.
That sequence makes a Thursday-to-Saturday or Thursday-to-Sunday stay in Perth the natural shape. Fly in Thursday, watch Friday's match fresh, use Saturday to see the city, and fly east on Saturday night or Sunday morning for Adelaide.
Perth Airport is on the eastern side of the city, and East Victoria Park sits on the same side of the river, which keeps the airport run short. Allow extra time on the Sunday if you are driving a hire car back to the airport, and check the terminal for your airline before you leave the house.
Anyone staying longer can check the Optus Stadium calendar for later summer cricket fixtures rather than relying on this guide.
Why Sasha's Cottage on the Hill Suits A Cricket Weekend
Sasha's Cottage on the Hill is a private three-bedroom, three-bathroom cottage in East Victoria Park with capacity for up to six guests, which is exactly the size of most cricket groups: three couples, a family of six, or a group of mates who each want their own bathroom after a day in the sun. The listing describes a king bedroom and a queen bedroom among the three, with wall-length wardrobe storage, timber floors and high-grade linen and towels.
The parking question is solved before it starts. The listing lists free private on-site parking behind a secure front gate and a private front entrance, so the car stays put while you use the train to the ground. Self check-in with a key safe means a late Thursday arrival after a long flight or drive is no problem.
For the evening after the match, the covered entertainment area with its four-burner barbecue and six-person outdoor dining table is the feature that matters. Inside, the living room has a 75-inch TV and a six-person leather lounge, which is where the second and third ODIs will be watched by anyone staying on. The full kitchen with Nespresso coffee, a full-size fridge/freezer with water dispenser and a laundry with washer and dryer make a three or four-night stay easy to run.
Families get the fenced backyard with a trampoline, and the cottage is pet-friendly under its house rules, which ask that pets stay off bedding and furniture, are not left locked inside while the property is unattended, and are cleaned up after. Fast internet is included for anyone working around the match, and the listing notes there are no cleaning fees. Guests describe a quiet street, easy parking and a location close to shops, cafés and transport, which is the whole brief for a stadium weekend.
Where Sasha's Cottage on the Hill fits the Perth ODI weekend
Three bedrooms and three bathrooms for up to six guests, free private parking behind a secure gate and self check-in with a key safe: the car stays at the cottage while you take the train from Victoria Park station to Perth Stadium station for the 11.30am first ball.
After stumps, the covered outdoor area with its four-burner barbecue and six-person table is where match day ends, and the 75-inch TV and six-person leather lounge cover the Adelaide and Hobart ODIs for anyone staying on. Pet-friendly under the house rules, with fast internet and no cleaning fees.
How Different Groups Would Use The Cottage On Match Weekend
Three couples can take a bedroom and bathroom each, which removes the morning queue on match day and the evening one afterwards. The outdoor table seats all six for the post-match barbecue, and the lounge fits everyone for the Adelaide game on Sunday.
A family with children has a fenced backyard and trampoline for the hours between the cricket and the zoo, a full kitchen for early breakfasts, and the option of splitting up: one adult can take the children to the Chevron Parkland playgrounds during the match if re-entry allows, or stay home while the others go to the cricket.
Touring supporters from interstate or overseas can use the washer and dryer to reset luggage before flying east to Adelaide, and the fast internet to keep up with work or family across time zones. Self check-in means arrival times are flexible around flights.
A group travelling with a dog has a pet-friendly base with a secure gate, provided the house rules are followed. Check current council rules before taking dogs into parks and along the foreshore.
A Three-Night Cricket Weekend Itinerary
Thursday 12 November: Arrive And Settle
Self check-in via the key safe, unpack, and walk or drive to Albany Highway for dinner. Buy breakfast basics and match-day snacks for Friday. Download the Ticketmaster app and confirm every ticket opens on the phone you will carry.
Friday 13 November: Match Day
Breakfast at the cottage or on the strip, then a train from Victoria Park or Carlisle station to Perth Stadium station to be at the gates around 10.00am. First ball 11.30am. Apply sunscreen before you sit down and again at the innings break. After stumps, walk the river or eat in Burswood, then train back and finish the night on the deck.
Saturday 14 November: Zoo And River
Train or drive to the city, ferry from Elizabeth Quay to Mends Street, and spend the day at Perth Zoo and the South Perth foreshore. Barbecue dinner at the cottage, laundry on for anyone flying out tomorrow.
Sunday 15 November: Slow Morning And Depart
Coffee and toast at the dining table, one outing if time allows, pack and check out. Supporters heading to Adelaide can catch the second ODI on the way or on arrival.
What To Pack For A November Cricket Day In Perth
Sun protection is the priority: a broad-brimmed hat, SPF 50 sunscreen, sunglasses and a light long-sleeved layer for anyone who burns easily. November in Perth averages a maximum of 26.8 degrees and a minimum of 14.4 degrees on Bureau of Meteorology figures, so mornings can be cool on the train and afternoons warm in an exposed seat.
Bring a bank card or phone wallet for every adult, because the stadium is card-only. A refillable water bottle is worth having if the conditions of entry for the day allow it; check before you go. Keep bags small and easy to open for security checks.
Comfortable shoes matter too: between the station, the concourses, the river walk and the Burswood precinct, a match day can involve several kilometres on foot. The cottage includes high-grade linen and towels, toiletries and bathroom basics, so leave those at home.
Before Leaving Home: Your Perth ODI Check
1Tickets: Confirm the match date and time on the Optus Stadium event page and open every ticket in the Ticketmaster app.
2Train: Run the Transperth Journey Planner for Victoria Park or Carlisle station to Perth Stadium station on the morning of the match.
3Entry rules: Read the current conditions of entry for bag sizes, prohibited items and re-entry.
4Weather: Check the Bureau of Meteorology forecast for Perth on the day and pack sun protection first.
5Zoo and ferries: Confirm Perth Zoo prices and Transperth ferry times for Saturday.
6Cottage: Read the guest access details and house rules, especially the pet rules, and note the key-safe instructions before you set off.
When is the Australia v England ODI at Optus Stadium?
Optus Stadium lists the first men's ODI between Australia and England on Friday 13 November 2026, with gates opening at 10.00am and the first ball at 11.30am. Confirm the time on the stadium's event page before you travel, as fixtures can change.
How do I get from East Victoria Park to Optus Stadium?
Catch a train from Victoria Park station (Kitchener Avenue and Rutland Avenue) or Carlisle station on the Armadale or Thornlie-Cockburn line to Perth Stadium station. It is a direct trip of a few stops with no change at Perth. Use the Transperth Journey Planner on the day because services vary by event.
Is public transport free with my cricket ticket?
Transperth states that transport to and from Optus Stadium is included in the event ticket for three hours either side of the event. Check the Transperth Optus Stadium page for the arrangement on the day of the ODI.
Can I park at Optus Stadium for the ODI?
No. Optus Stadium advises there is no public parking at the stadium on major event days, with only limited accessible parking available by registration. Leave the car at your accommodation; Sasha's Cottage on the Hill has free private on-site parking.
Does Optus Stadium take cash?
The stadium is cashless. Its FAQs state that all food and beverage outlets accept card only, and that cash can be exchanged for a Cash Card at designated points inside the venue.
What is the weather like in Perth in mid-November?
Bureau of Meteorology averages for Perth Metro give November a mean maximum of 26.8 degrees, a mean minimum of 14.4 degrees, 24 millimetres of rain and 3.8 rain days. Expect a warm, sunny day at a day match and pack sun protection. Check the forecast the day before.
Where are the other matches in England's 2026 tour of Australia?
Sky Sports reports the second ODI on Sunday 15 November at Adelaide Oval and the third on Wednesday 18 November in Hobart, followed by five T20 internationals in Melbourne, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney and Canberra between 21 November and 2 December. Confirm with Cricket Australia.
Is there anything for children near the stadium?
Yes. The Chevron Parkland along the Swan River beside the stadium has six nature playgrounds, and there are five parenting rooms inside the stadium with change facilities, microwaves and bottle warmers. Perth Zoo in South Perth, open 9.00am to 5.00pm daily, is a short trip from East Victoria Park for the following day.
How many people can stay at Sasha's Cottage on the Hill?
The listing describes three bedrooms and three bathrooms for up to six guests, with a king bedroom and a queen bedroom among the three. Check the live listing for the current bedding configuration before booking.
Is Sasha's Cottage on the Hill pet-friendly?
Yes, under the house rules: pets must stay off bedding and furniture, must not be left locked inside while the property is unattended, and must be cleaned up after. Because pets cannot be left locked inside while the property is unattended, a group going to the cricket needs one person to stay with the dog or another arrangement for the day.
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