Member Benefits

Members of the South Australian Cricket Association enjoy a range of benefits well beyond the cricket season.

Full, Country, Junior and Reserved Seat Members enjoy entry to Cricket Australia international, domestic and Big Bash League cricket matches played at one of the world's great cricket venues - Adelaide Oval, as well as the opportunity to book for exclusive events year-round, and access to the iconic SACA Village Green.

SACA Big Bash Members gain entry into every Adelaide Strikers game at Adelaide Oval and Karen Rolton Oval (including finals), in the highly sought after SACA Members' Area.

SACA Membership is one of the most prestigious and sought-after Memberships in the world.

Explore other privileges of being a SACA Member below.

Your golden ticket to the summer of cricket

Full, Country, Junior or Reserved Seat Membership is the golden ticket to watch all Cricket Australia international and domestic cricket matches played at the Adelaide Oval and the Karen Rolton Oval, including all Adelaide Strikers' home matches and finals.

SACA Big Bash Membership is for lovers of all things Adelaide Strikers, granting access to every Adelaide Strikers game at Adelaide Oval and Karen Rolton Oval, including finals.

For match day information and fixtures, click here.

Exclusive premium seating and facilities

The SACA Members' match day experience is first class, with access to premium seats in the western stand, plus additional dedicated Member seating in the Riverbank Stand.

The Members' Area is unreserved, with the exception of the Reserved Seat Members' and daily Seat Hold Area in bays 304 and 305 on Level 3 of the Sir Edwin Smith Stand (western stand). 

The Members' Area is also home to the iconic SACA Village Green and is equipped with exclusive viewing rooms, food stalls and bars, including the Bodyline Bar, which channels the feel of the Long Room at Lord's, while tipping its cap to the infamous Bodyline Series in 1933 between Australia and England.

Kids under 10 go free

SACA Members can bring their children or grandchildren under the age of 10 years into Adelaide Oval and the SACA Members' Area on Cricket Australia match days for free (not available to Transferable Associate Cardholders).

For children and grandchildren of Full, Country, Junior and Reserved Seat Members, this benefit applies to all Cricket Australia international and domestic cricket matches, including Adelaide Strikers matches. For children and grandchildren of SACA Big Bash Members, this benefit applies to Adelaide Strikers matches only, including finals.

Exclusive SACA Member events

Full, Country and Reserved Seat Members enjoy a range of premium Member events and experiences that make Membership all the more special. These include the SACA Members’ Test Match Dinner, Match Day Dining, and AFL Hospitality. 

SACA Big Bash Members have the opportunity to purchase BBL match day hospitality at a discounted Member rate, as well as second priority to book non-BBL SACA Member Events.

View current events on sale to SACA Members here.

The SACA Village Green

The SACA Village Green is the place to be during Adelaide’s beautiful summer. Being the envy of sporting grounds around the world, you don’t need to go far to experience this unique aspect of cricket viewing, it’s all in the centre of the SACA Members’ Area.

The SACA Village Green is the perfect spot to take a break from play and enjoy the festivities as you catch up with friends, family and other SACA Members. You’ll have access an array of international culinary delights and a wide range of beverages.

During the Test Match, the SACA Village Green features daily previews of play, interviews from cricket greats and big screens with live feeds, so you won’t miss a moment of cricket.

Transferable Associate Card

Transferable Associate Cards provide season-round entry into Adelaide Oval and the SACA Members' Area for all Cricket Australia matches (international and domestic) and Adelaide Strikers’ home games and finals.

Full, Country, Junior and Reserved Seat Members have the opportunity to purchase a Transferable Associate Card each year and Reserved Seat Members have the option to upgrade to a Reserved Seat Transferable Associate Card.

SACA Big Bash Members do not have the option to purchase a Transferable Associate Card but have the opportunity to purchase daily Guest Passes for Adelaide Strikers matches only.

Member Daily Guest Passes

Bringing a guest to the cricket is an important part of being a SACA Member. Members can purchase daily Guest Passes on selected match days throughout the season, which provides entry into the Adelaide Oval and SACA Members’ Area.

For the 2023-24 season, Full, Country, Junior and Reserved Seat Members can purchase daily Guest Passes for days 4 and 5 of the Men’s Test Match, the Men’s T20 International, the Women’s One Day International and Adelaide Strikers matches and access complimentary Guest Passes for domestic matches.  

SACA Big Bash Members can purchase daily Guest Passes for Adelaide Strikers matches.

Click here for more information regarding daily Guest Passes, including pricing and availability.

Daily Seat Holds

Members have the opportunity purchase a reserved seat for cricket match days, located in bays 304 and 305 of the Sir Edwin Smith Stand in the Members’ Area.

Click here for more information, including pricing and availability.

Reciprocal Rights

Enjoy the wonderful game of cricket from selected venues across the country and overseas. SACA has reciprocal arrangements with various interstate and overseas cricket associations, providing Full, Country, Junior and Reserved Seat SACA Members with the opportunity to access the Members' Area for certain matches throughout the year at the discretion of each association. Some associations also offer reciprocity for AFL and NRL matches.

Reciprocal rights are offered at the discretion of the interstate stadium or club. 

Associations and venues include:

• Marylebone Cricket Club (Lord's, London) - Cricket matches
• Surrey County Cricket Club (The Oval, London) – Cricket Matches
• Melbourne Cricket Club (MCG) - Cricket and AFL matches
• Sydney Cricket & Sports Ground Trust (SCG) - Cricket and AFL matches
• Western Australia Cricket Association (WACA) - Cricket matches
• Optus Stadium (Perth) - Cricket matches
• Accor Stadium(Sydney) - State of Origin and NRL
• Brisbane Cricket Ground (GABBA) - Cricket and AFL matches
• Blundstone Arena (Bellerive, Tasmania) - Cricket matches

Discover more about SACA Member reciprocal rights here.

Oval Hotel Offers

SACA Membership unlocks a suite of exclusive offers at Oval Hotel. Seamlessly integrated into the eastern stand of Adelaide Oval, the boutique stadium hotel is the perfect place for a long weekend lunch or a stay over the summer to make the most of your day at the cricket. Offers are available to all SACA Members, including SACA Big Bash Members, for the full Membership year and include:

• 20% off dining at Bespoke Wine Bar & Kitchen and Five Regions Restaurant
• 15% off accommodation
• Special rates for selected SACA Member events and match days

Contact Member Services for terms and conditions and direct booking links. Offers are also emailed direct to Members when available.

Partner Offers

SACA Membership also unlocks exclusive discounts and offers with a number of our Partners.

Explore our Partner offers here.

Free Adelaide Oval Tours

SACA Members receive free Stadium Tours on presentation of their SACA Member Card.

The tour takes you through a number of areas that are usually inaccessible to learn about the heritage and significance of Adelaide Oval. Expert volunteer guides share captivating tales of the history of the venue, the sporting greats who have competed here and the Oval’s iconic status in SA.

Find out more about Adelaide Oval Tours here.

This offer is only available for individual public bookings and does not extend to private group bookings.

 

Exclusive pre-sale offers and discounts

Although not guaranteed, SACA will endeavour to negotiate on our Members' behalf for discounts, priority booking or exclusive Member offerings for other events held at Adelaide Oval.

Previous pre-sale offers and discounts have included:

• Pre-sale offers for the men's and women's ICC T20 World Cup
• Queen, Adele, Ed Sheeran, Lorde and P!NK pre-sale offers
• Adelaide Oval Stadium Stomp discount
• Adelaide Oval Stadium Golf pre-sale offer

SANFL Access: SACA Members also gain free entry to SANFL-hosted matches played at Adelaide Oval, excluding SANFL-AFL double headers (not applicable to Transferable Associate Cardholders).

SACA Board nomination and voting rights

Full and Country Members have nomination and voting rights for the SACA Board of Management elections and voting at SACA's Annual General Meeting. Adult Reserved Seat Members have voting rights only. To be a Voting Member you must be a Full Member, a Country Member, an Adult Reserved Seat Member, a Life Member, an Honorary Life Member, a Tenured Member, an Honorary - Services Rendered Member or a Premier Cricket Committee Member.

Discover more about the SACA Board, AGM and Strategic Plan under the 'About' section of the SACA website.