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Manuka Oval (Corroboree Group Oval Manuka)

Forrest ACT

A Canberra fixture since the 1920s, Manuka Oval is home to local and national sporting matches as well as the famous Prime Minister’s XI.

International cricket under the lights
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Set in the heart of Canberra's inner south, Manuka Oval is one of the capital's most iconic sporting venues, combining a rich sporting history with a picturesque setting just minutes from the city centre. The venue has hosted some of Australia's biggest cricket and AFL and AFLW moments, including international Test, One Day International and T20 cricket, AFL and AFLW premiership matches and major national sporting events. Manuka Oval has welcomed Australia's leading men's and women's cricket teams, international touring sides, the Sydney Thunder and GWS GIANTS, attracting fans from across Canberra and beyond. With its distinctive heritage character, intimate atmosphere and close proximity to some of Canberra's best dining, shopping and attractions, Manuka Oval offers a uniquely Canberra sporting experience.

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