Benson Boone at Rod Laver Arena, 12 to 14 November 2026: Gates 6pm, Ruel 7:50pm, Benson Boone 9pm, Bags A4 or Smaller, AXS Tickets (Melbourne, VIC)

Benson Boone plays Rod Laver Arena on three nights, Thursday 12 to Saturday 14 November 2026: gates open at 6pm, Ruel is listed at 7:50pm and Benson Boone at 9pm. Bags must be A4 size or smaller. The venue says Ticketek ticket delivery for this tour has been issued by AXS. This guide uses Rod Laver Arena’s own event, travel, parking and conditions-of-entry pages and Transport Victoria’s events list, read on 7 November 2026. Melbourne is on daylight saving time (AEDT), so these are local times.

What time do the gates open and when does Benson Boone play?

The Rod Laver Arena event page lists these running times for all three nights, and says they are approximate and can change without notice. It also says to arrive early to avoid queues and delays.

What	Time
VIP gates open (Gate 5)	5pm
General public gates open	6pm
Ruel	7:50pm
Benson Boone	9pm
Event concludes	Not listed by the venue

Transport Victoria’s list of events at Melbourne Park lists the concert at 7.50pm on Thursday 12, Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November, the same time as the venue’s Ruel slot.

Each gate is for a different ticket type, according to the venue:

• Gate 3, via Garden Square: General Admission and reserved seating
• Gate 4, via Olympic Boulevard: reserved seating and suites
• Gate 5, via Olympic Boulevard: VIP, opening at 5pm

Which ticket do I need if I bought through Ticketek?

The venue says Ticketek ticket delivery for Benson Boone has been issued by AXS. If you bought through Ticketek and did not already have an AXS account, it says one has been created using the email address on your Ticketek booking. To get into it, reset your AXS password and follow the prompts to finish setting up. If you bought through AXS, download the AXS app and sign in before you arrive. If you have not received your AXS tickets or need ticketing support, the venue says to contact AXS. VIP package holders will hear from the event promoter with details of their experience.

The Conditions of Entry say screenshots of digital tickets may be accepted if the barcode or QR code is clearly visible and scannable, but staff can refuse entry if they doubt it, and the venue recommends the official ticketing app where possible. Concession tickets need proof of concession at the gate.

How do I get to Rod Laver Arena by tram or train?

The venue calls public transport the quickest and easiest option and says Melbourne Park is a 10-minute walk from the CBD via Birrarung Marr or Tanderrum Bridge. Transport Victoria says it is running extra trams to and from events at the precinct, including these shows, and that Journey Planner shows the extra services within 14 days of the event.

Option	What the venue says
Tram 70	From Flinders Street or Richmond Station; stops at Rod Laver Arena (Stop 7B), John Cain Arena (Stop 7C) and AAMI Park (Stop 7D)
Trams 48 and 75	Stop at the MCG on Wellington Parade
Train	Richmond, Jolimont, Flinders Street and Town Hall stations
Bus 246	Stops at the corner of Olympic Boulevard and Punt Road

For the walking routes into the precinct, see our Melbourne Park getting-there guide.

Can I park, and what does it cost?

Yes. Parking is at the Eastern Plaza Car Park, Entrance D on Olympic Boulevard. The venue’s parking page gives event-day rates of $20 pre-booked and $30 drive-up, and says pre-booking saves 30%. Bookings close at midnight the night before, which means midnight on Wednesday 11 November for Thursday’s show, Thursday 12 November for Friday’s and Friday 13 November for Saturday’s. The venue strongly recommends pre-booking because drive-up spaces are subject to availability.

If the car park is sold out, the venue lists nearby private operators: Yarra Park (MCG), Secure Parking and Wilson Parking. It also says limited on-street parking is available along the Yarra River at the Royal Botanic Gardens.

For drop-off and pick-up, every visitor has 20 minutes, and exceeding that may result in parking charges. Guests with reduced mobility can be dropped off at the Northern Car Park (Entrance A, Batman Avenue). Taxis use the rank next to Melbourne Park Oval on Olympic Boulevard, and rideshare drop-off and pick-up is outside John Cain Arena on Olympic Boulevard. The venue asks you not to order a rideshare until you reach that point, to avoid congestion along Olympic Boulevard.

What can I bring in?

The event page says bags must be A4 size or smaller and larger bags are not permitted. Cloaking is at the Information Desk at Gate 4 or at Show Court 3, and anything on the prohibited list will not be accepted for cloaking. The Conditions of Entry say all items are visually inspected on entry, and that suitcases cannot be cloaked or stored. The prohibited list includes:

• Alcohol
• Glass and cans, metal or hard plastic containers, and plastic bottles over 750ml; the venue says whether metal drink bottles are allowed can vary by event
• Chairs and stools
• Professional cameras and audio or video recording devices, tripods, selfie sticks and detachable lenses above 300mm
• Bicycles, scooters, skateboards and skates
• Flags and banners over 1 metre
• Musical instruments including air horns, drones and laser lights
• Any large item that cannot be placed under a seat

Umbrellas must be cloaked unless stored under your seat and not opened inside. Smoking and vaping are not allowed inside or within 10 metres of external doors and food and beverage outlets. All retail outlets are cashless. In the General Admission area, the venue says studded belts and bracelets, large earrings and bags are not permitted, and moshing and crowd-surfing can get you removed. It also notes the event may contain flashing lights, lasers, strobes, haze and pyrotechnics.

Can I leave and come back in?

The Conditions of Entry say pass outs may be permitted at some events. If one is allowed, you scan out and show a valid ticket to get back in; if not, there is no re-entry once you leave. The event page does not say which applies to this show. Children aged 2 and under are generally allowed in without a ticket if they sit on a parent’s or guardian’s knee, and anyone under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18.

What about accessible parking?

Accessible parking must be booked in advance through your event page on AXS (select Accessible Parking under Available Offers). If that option is not shown, the venue gives the AXS number 1800 316 964. Accessible parking booked through Ticketek for this show before 22 August remains valid. The venue says a limited number of accessible bays are in front of John Cain Arena on Olympic Boulevard, and the venue’s Getting Here page lists that spot as a drop-off and pick-up point as well.

What else is on at Melbourne Park that week?

Transport Victoria’s list shows several events at the precinct around these three nights:

Date and time	Event	Venue
Friday 13 November, 5.30pm	Iron Maiden	AAMI Park
Friday 13 November, 7pm	Death Cab For Cutie	John Cain Arena
Saturday 14 November, 7.30pm	Ashanti	Margaret Court Arena
Saturday 14 November, 7.30pm	NBL: Melbourne United v S.E. Melbourne Phoenix	Margaret Court Arena
Sunday 15 November, 6.30pm	Khalid	Rod Laver Arena
Tuesday 17 November, 7pm	Joji	Rod Laver Arena

On Friday 13 November, Benson Boone and Iron Maiden share the precinct; our Iron Maiden at AAMI Park guide has that show’s gates and parking. The venue says parking bookings for any event close at midnight the night before.

Sources

• Rod Laver Arena — Benson Boone (running times, AXS tickets, bags; checked 7 November 2026)
• Rod Laver Arena — Getting Here
• Rod Laver Arena — Parking
• Rod Laver Arena — Conditions of Entry
• Transport Victoria — Events at Melbourne Park (extra trams, Journey Planner)

Featured image: Benson Boone performing in London in 2024, not in Melbourne (photo: Drew de F Fawkes / CC BY 2.0) (text added)

OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Benson Boone, Melbourne Park, AXS, Ticketek or Transport Victoria. Times and rules can change; check the venue’s event page before you go.