Casey Fields
Casey Fields is South East Melbourne’s leading sports and recreation precinct. It is home to two professional clubs — the Melbourne Demons (AFL/AFLW) and Melbourne City Football Club (A-League). The precinct also hosts state and national events in sports including cricket, rugby league, athletics and BMX.
In less than 20 years, Casey Fields has grown from 87 hectares of farmland into a modern complex with more than 30 fields, tracks and courts. It now caters for both professional and community sport.
With more clubs and associations partnering with Council, and a future train station planned as part of the Clyde Rail extension, Casey Fields is set for further growth.
Partnerships, clubs and events
Casey Fields is the heart of South East Melbourne’s sporting landscape. Professional clubs, athletes and events all call the precinct home.
Casey Fields is proud to be home to four elite sporting partners — Melbourne FC, Melbourne City FC, Melbourne Storm and Melbourne Stars — that have all celebrated recent success across both men's and women's competitions.
The precinct continues to host high-profile, nationally televised events including AFL pre-season, AFLW, VFL, Women’s Big Bash League, NRL pre-season and A-League Women’s matches. With the majority of facilities open to the public, residents can enjoy seeing some of Australia’s best athletes in action.
Professional pathways in sports such as Australian rules football, cricket and soccer also give local young people the chance to pursue their sporting dreams.
Melbourne FC / Casey Demons
Casey Fields has been Melbourne FC’s second home since 2009 under a 30-year partnership with the City of Casey.
In 2017, the clubs’ reserves teams changed their name to the Casey Demons in the VFL and VFLW. This change strengthened its ties to Casey, especially in women’s and junior football.
The City of Casey collaborates on programs that foster talent at all levels. Residents have a unique opportunity to learn from experienced players from AFL and AFLW teams, VFL and VFLW squads, Melbourne Demons’ Next Generation Academy, and Melbourne FC.
Melbourne City FC
In December 2020, Melbourne City FC announced it would relocate to South East Melbourne. By 2021, the club had moved its full operations to Casey Fields. It will stay there for at least 30 years under a partnership with the City of Casey.
The move has brought a lot of success, most recently:
- the men’s team won the A-League championship in 2025
- the women’s team won the Premiers Plate in 2025
- both the men’s and women’s team competed in the Asian Champion’s Cup in 2024 and 2025.
The club fields nine junior teams that play in the NPL and NPLW Victoria competitions with home matches played at Casey Fields. It also runs the City Football Schools program, open to local residents.
The club’s administration and its charity arm, City in the Community, are also based at the precinct. They deliver football programs and outreach across Casey and South East Melbourne.
Melbourne Storm / NRL Victoria
The Melbourne Storm and the City of Casey signed a five-year partnership in 2022. It runs until October 2027 and connects thousands of Storm members in South East Melbourne with the club.
As part of the partnership, Casey Fields hosts:
- NRL trial games
- open training sessions
- the Melbourne Storm Casey Family Day
- community events and programs.
In addition, the Melbourne Storm hosts the City of Casey Community Round at AAMI Park. This round is dedicated to the City of Casey with many residents in attendance.
NRL Victoria also runs school and club activities at Casey Fields. The precinct hosts Storm Under 21s and Under 19s matches, as well as female pathway teams in the Lisa Fiaola Cup and Tarsha Gale Cup.
Melbourne Stars / Women’s Big Bash League
The Melbourne Stars and the City of Casey have partnered since the Big Bash League began.
Together, they have hosted family days, community activities and Women’s Big Bash League games at Casey Fields. All these games were broadcast nationally.
Ongoing upgrades mean more top-level cricket events are expected in the future.
Casey South Melbourne Cricket Club / Cricket Victoria
The Casey South Melbourne Cricket Club has played in the Victorian Premier Cricket competition at Casey Fields for more than a decade. The grounds host finals across all grades and are known for their high-quality turf wickets.
Cricket Victoria also set up a Metropolitan Community Cricket Centre on site. The centre supports men’s, women’s and junior programs across South East Melbourne.
Rugby Victoria
Rugby Victoria worked with the City of Casey to host the Melbourne International 7s in 2019. The event will return to Casey Fields in 2026.
Little Athletics Victoria
The Casey Fields Regional Athletics Centre is Victoria’s second-ranked track after Lakeside Stadium. It regularly hosts:
- the Little Athletics Victoria State Championships
- Athletics Victoria regional events
- School Sport Victoria competitions.
These events attract thousands of people each year and bring economic benefits to local businesses.
BMX
The BMX Track at Casey Fields is also among the best in the state. It hosted the 2019 State Championships and continues to hold Track Attack Series events.
Events
Casey Fields is also a venue for AFL Victoria interleague matches, the Victorian Special Olympics State Games, and Cricket Victoria events such as Bushrangers 2nd XI matches and Dowling Shield games.
School Sport Victoria and NRL Victoria also run the Billy Slater Shield Primary School Round Robin at the precinct, giving local students a chance to develop rugby league skills.
Grassroots clubs based at Casey Fields
Casey Fields supports 11 community clubs across nine sports.
The Cranbourne Tennis Club has been on site since 2005 and is the longest-serving tenant. The Casey BMX Club, formed in 2018, is the newest.
Local clubs include:
Casey Fields recognises that sport and physical activity should be accessible and enjoyed by everyone.
As a resource to assist, a social story has been developed by Access Ability Australia. It is suited for a person who may live with autism spectrum disorder, a language disorder, social communication difficulties and/or a cognitive delay/disability.
Elite clubs and associations
Melbourne FC / Casey Demons
Casey Fields has been Melbourne FC’s second home since 2009 under a 30-year partnership with the City of Casey.
In 2017, the clubs’ reserves teams changed their name to the Casey Demons in the VFL and VFLW. This change strengthened its ties to Casey, especially in women’s and junior football.
The City of Casey collaborates on programs that foster talent at all levels. Residents have a unique opportunity to learn from experienced players from AFL and AFLW teams, VFL and VFLW squads, Melbourne Demons’ Next Generation Academy, and Melbourne FC.
Melbourne City FC
In December 2020, Melbourne City FC announced it would relocate to South East Melbourne. By 2021, the club had moved its full operations to Casey Fields. It will stay there for at least 30 years under a partnership with the City of Casey.
The move has brought a lot of success, most recently:
- the men’s team won the A-League championship in 2025
- the women’s team won the Premiers Plate in 2025
- both the men’s and women’s team competed in the Asian Champion’s Cup in 2024 and 2025.
The club fields nine junior teams that play in the NPL and NPLW Victoria competitions with home matches played at Casey Fields. It also runs the City Football Schools program, open to local residents.
The club’s administration and its charity arm, City in the Community, are also based at the precinct. They deliver football programs and outreach across Casey and South East Melbourne.
Melbourne Storm / NRL Victoria
The Melbourne Storm and the City of Casey signed a five-year partnership in 2022. It runs until October 2027 and connects thousands of Storm members in South East Melbourne with the club.
As part of the partnership, Casey Fields hosts:
- NRL trial games
- open training sessions
- the Melbourne Storm Casey Family Day
- community events and programs.
In addition, the Melbourne Storm hosts the City of Casey Community Round at AAMI Park. This round is dedicated to the City of Casey with many residents in attendance.
NRL Victoria also runs school and club activities at Casey Fields. The precinct hosts Storm Under 21s and Under 19s matches, as well as female pathway teams in the Lisa Fiaola Cup and Tarsha Gale Cup.
Melbourne Stars / Women’s Big Bash League
The Melbourne Stars and the City of Casey have partnered since the Big Bash League began.
Together, they have hosted family days, community activities and Women’s Big Bash League games at Casey Fields. All these games were broadcast nationally.
Ongoing upgrades mean more top-level cricket events are expected in the future.
Casey South Melbourne Cricket Club / Cricket Victoria
The Casey South Melbourne Cricket Club has played in the Victorian Premier Cricket competition at Casey Fields for more than a decade. The grounds host finals across all grades and are known for their high-quality turf wickets.
Cricket Victoria also set up a Metropolitan Community Cricket Centre on site. The centre supports men’s, women’s and junior programs across South East Melbourne.
Rugby Victoria
Rugby Victoria worked with the City of Casey to host the Melbourne International 7s in 2019. The event will return to Casey Fields in 2026.
State and regional events
Little Athletics Victoria
The Casey Fields Regional Athletics Centre is Victoria’s second-ranked track after Lakeside Stadium. It regularly hosts:
- the Little Athletics Victoria State Championships
- Athletics Victoria regional events
- School Sport Victoria competitions.
These events attract thousands of people each year and bring economic benefits to local businesses.
BMX
The BMX Track at Casey Fields is also among the best in the state. It hosted the 2019 State Championships and continues to hold Track Attack Series events.
Events
Casey Fields is also a venue for AFL Victoria interleague matches, the Victorian Special Olympics State Games, and Cricket Victoria events such as Bushrangers 2nd XI matches and Dowling Shield games.
School Sport Victoria and NRL Victoria also run the Billy Slater Shield Primary School Round Robin at the precinct, giving local students a chance to develop rugby league skills.
Community sport
Grassroots clubs based at Casey Fields
Casey Fields supports 11 community clubs across nine sports.
The Cranbourne Tennis Club has been on site since 2005 and is the longest-serving tenant. The Casey BMX Club, formed in 2018, is the newest.
Local clubs include:
Inclusion and Social Story
Casey Fields recognises that sport and physical activity should be accessible and enjoyed by everyone.
As a resource to assist, a social story has been developed by Access Ability Australia. It is suited for a person who may live with autism spectrum disorder, a language disorder, social communication difficulties and/or a cognitive delay/disability.
Facilities
Casey Fields has more than 30 courts, fields and tracks for professional clubs, grassroots clubs and the community to all enjoy – with more planned for the future.
Main Oval
The Main Oval has been the precinct’s leading venue since 2006. It hosts AFL pre-season, AFLW, VFL and VFLW games.
The adjoining pavilion includes club offices, change rooms and function space. Upgrades in 2018–19 added an indoor training facility and gym. A 2024 investment delivered an aquatics recovery centre.
Future plans include improved lighting, new grandstands and a drop-in cricket wicket. These changes would allow the oval to host AFL regular season games, AFLW night games and Big Bash League matches.
City Football Academy Melbourne
The City Football Academy began in 2019 with four pitches and an eight-room pavilion. It was built as part of an $18 million project.
Stage 2, completed in 2023, expanded the pavilion into a two-storey high-performance centre and added another hybrid turf pitch. Stage 3, due in 2027, will deliver a 4,000-capacity mini stadium for A-League Women’s and community events.
Synthetic fields are also available for schools and public hire during set times each week.
Metropolitan Community Cricket Centre
Ovals 4 and 5 have been home to Casey South Melbourne Cricket Club since 2006. The Metropolitan Community Cricket Centre opened in 2024 with offices, change rooms, a media centre and function space.
The $4 million project was funded by the City of Casey, the Victorian Government and Cricket Victoria. The centre makes Casey Fields the hub of cricket in the region and is better equipped to host Women’s Big Bash League and other elite matches.
Casey Fields Regional Athletics Centre
The Athletics Centre opened in 2011 with an IAAF level 2 track, a 1,000-seat grandstand, event lighting and function space. It is home to local athletics clubs and is open to schools and the public.
The centre hosts regular Little Athletics Victoria State events, Athletics Victoria and School Sport Victoria Regional competitions.
Regional Rugby League Precinct
The Rugby League Precinct opened in 2007. It includes two full-sized pitches and a four-room pavilion. It is home to the Casey Warriors Rugby League Club, the second-largest grassroots club in NRL Victoria competitions.
The precinct hosts state-level matches, NRL Victoria finals and junior representative games. It has also staged the Melbourne International 7s and a National Rugby Championship fixture.
Australian Rules Football / Cricket ovals
Ovals 2 and 3 are used by AFL Victoria, AFL South East and Melbourne FC’s Next Generation Academy during winter. In summer, the Cranbourne Cricket Club plays there.
The ovals are also open to schools and the community and serve as overflow venues for large events.
Casey Fields Tennis Centre
The Tennis Centre opened in 2006 with 12 courts and a pavilion.
It is home to the Cranbourne Tennis Club and open to the public through the Book a Court system.
Regional BMX Track
The BMX Track opened in 2017 and is home to the Casey Wolves BMX Club.
It hosted the 2019 State Championships and is regarded as one of the best tracks in Victoria. The track is also open to public access when not in use by clubs.
Casey Fields Regional Cycling Precinct
The cycling precinct includes a 2.2-kilometre criterium track built in 2006.
It is closed to traffic and used by local cycling clubs, human powered vehicle clubs and schools.
The track has hosted regional, state and national events, and there are plans for future cyclo-cross and pump tracks.
Netball
Casey Fields has three outdoor netball courts in the Ovals 2 and 3 precinct.
A future netball precinct, once funded, will include up to 20 indoor and outdoor courts.
Regional Dog Park
The Regional Dog Park opened in 2021. It sits on the western side of Casey Fields and is fully fenced with double-entry gates. The park includes open space, seating and a sheltered area for dog owners.
Fitness Trail
The Casey Fields Fitness Trail is a four-kilometre track that circles the precinct. Six outdoor fitness stations are located along the trail. The trail is used for community recreation, school cross-country and the annual Walktober event.
Playspace and Village Green
The Regional Playspace opened in 2011 near the lakes precinct. It attracts hundreds of families each week. The adjoining Village Green includes is popular for large events.
Casey Fields Lake
The lake is a popular spot for fishing, picnics and play. It includes jetties, barbecues, picnic tables and a playground. The lake is stocked with trout, carp and redfin.
Sporting
Main Oval
The Main Oval has been the precinct’s leading venue since 2006. It hosts AFL pre-season, AFLW, VFL and VFLW games.
The adjoining pavilion includes club offices, change rooms and function space. Upgrades in 2018–19 added an indoor training facility and gym. A 2024 investment delivered an aquatics recovery centre.
Future plans include improved lighting, new grandstands and a drop-in cricket wicket. These changes would allow the oval to host AFL regular season games, AFLW night games and Big Bash League matches.
City Football Academy Melbourne
The City Football Academy began in 2019 with four pitches and an eight-room pavilion. It was built as part of an $18 million project.
Stage 2, completed in 2023, expanded the pavilion into a two-storey high-performance centre and added another hybrid turf pitch. Stage 3, due in 2027, will deliver a 4,000-capacity mini stadium for A-League Women’s and community events.
Synthetic fields are also available for schools and public hire during set times each week.
Metropolitan Community Cricket Centre
Ovals 4 and 5 have been home to Casey South Melbourne Cricket Club since 2006. The Metropolitan Community Cricket Centre opened in 2024 with offices, change rooms, a media centre and function space.
The $4 million project was funded by the City of Casey, the Victorian Government and Cricket Victoria. The centre makes Casey Fields the hub of cricket in the region and is better equipped to host Women’s Big Bash League and other elite matches.
Casey Fields Regional Athletics Centre
The Athletics Centre opened in 2011 with an IAAF level 2 track, a 1,000-seat grandstand, event lighting and function space. It is home to local athletics clubs and is open to schools and the public.
The centre hosts regular Little Athletics Victoria State events, Athletics Victoria and School Sport Victoria Regional competitions.
Regional Rugby League Precinct
The Rugby League Precinct opened in 2007. It includes two full-sized pitches and a four-room pavilion. It is home to the Casey Warriors Rugby League Club, the second-largest grassroots club in NRL Victoria competitions.
The precinct hosts state-level matches, NRL Victoria finals and junior representative games. It has also staged the Melbourne International 7s and a National Rugby Championship fixture.
Australian Rules Football / Cricket ovals
Ovals 2 and 3 are used by AFL Victoria, AFL South East and Melbourne FC’s Next Generation Academy during winter. In summer, the Cranbourne Cricket Club plays there.
The ovals are also open to schools and the community and serve as overflow venues for large events.
Casey Fields Tennis Centre
The Tennis Centre opened in 2006 with 12 courts and a pavilion.
It is home to the Cranbourne Tennis Club and open to the public through the Book a Court system.
Regional BMX Track
The BMX Track opened in 2017 and is home to the Casey Wolves BMX Club.
It hosted the 2019 State Championships and is regarded as one of the best tracks in Victoria. The track is also open to public access when not in use by clubs.
Casey Fields Regional Cycling Precinct
The cycling precinct includes a 2.2-kilometre criterium track built in 2006.
It is closed to traffic and used by local cycling clubs, human powered vehicle clubs and schools.
The track has hosted regional, state and national events, and there are plans for future cyclo-cross and pump tracks.
Netball
Casey Fields has three outdoor netball courts in the Ovals 2 and 3 precinct.
A future netball precinct, once funded, will include up to 20 indoor and outdoor courts.
Recreation and leisure
Regional Dog Park
The Regional Dog Park opened in 2021. It sits on the western side of Casey Fields and is fully fenced with double-entry gates. The park includes open space, seating and a sheltered area for dog owners.
Fitness Trail
The Casey Fields Fitness Trail is a four-kilometre track that circles the precinct. Six outdoor fitness stations are located along the trail. The trail is used for community recreation, school cross-country and the annual Walktober event.
Playspace and Village Green
The Regional Playspace opened in 2011 near the lakes precinct. It attracts hundreds of families each week. The adjoining Village Green includes is popular for large events.
Casey Fields Lake
The lake is a popular spot for fishing, picnics and play. It includes jetties, barbecues, picnic tables and a playground. The lake is stocked with trout, carp and redfin.
Master Plan
Casey Fields is one of Melbourne’s prominent regional sporting facilities. The scale and status of the site provides the ideal setting for elite sport and major events that attract visitors, bring Casey residents together and create a more prosperous and resilient economy. Local pathways are also provided into higher levels of sporting competition for a diverse community. Casey Fields is unique as an elite-level precinct, whilst being open and accessible to the public for their own recreational pursuits. The sum of offerings at Casey Fields results in a healthier, more inclusive and more connected community.
The Casey Fields Master Plan sets the strategic direction for development, renewal and management over the next 20 years. The plan has direction on the site elements and improvements to the area. Improvements include the parkland setting, informal open spaces, paths and road network and car parking. The plan also reviews and details each of the sporting precincts within Casey Fields.
The Master Plan was completed and endorsed in 2018. Given the volume of development that has occurred at Casey Fields since 2018 and the new partnerships that have been established, including with Melbourne City Football Club and Cricket Victoria, the Casey Fields Master Plan has undergone a minor update and was adopted by the City of Casey on 20 September 2022.