Iconic Sport Events at RAC Arena
We love our sports here in WA. From the crowd cheers to the thrill of the win, there’s something special about being at your favourite game.
RAC Arena is the go-to spot for sports fans, offering an exciting lineup of live sporting events all year round. Whether you’re cheering on the Perth Wildcats in an NBL game or supporting your favourite netball team, there’s no better place to experience the energy of top-tier sports.
With our world-class facilities and unbeatable atmosphere, we provide the perfect setting for a day (or night) of action-packed sports. Don’t miss the chance to see some of the best players in the country—and the world—competing right here in Perth!
From thrilling basketball matches to international tennis tournaments, there’s something for every sports lover at RAC Arena. Check out our full calendar of upcoming events and grab your tickets today for a chance to be part of the action. Whether it’s a high-stakes game or a special one-off match, you’re in for a memorable experience every time you walk through the doors of RAC Arena.
Ready to get front and centre to some of the best sporting events Perth has to offer? Here’s what all need to know.
United Cup 2026
The 2026 United Cup pitted some of the world’s best tennis players against each other for an innovative doubles event. Held across both Perth and Sydney, the fourth edition of the United Cup saw mixed double teams representing their countries in a blockbuster tournament format.
Some of the biggest names in tennis arrived at RAC arena to compete head-to-head for the tournament trophy. Defending champions Team USA arrived with Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz faced off against Argentina and Spain in the group stage. In another group, Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka and Belinda Bencic face off against Italy and France.
Afterwards, in the knockout stage, Perth tennis fans got to watchTeam USA and Team Switzerland triumph over teams Greece and Argentina respectively. However, later in the tournament they both lost to the eventual champion team Poland.
The tournament was full of excitement and upsets that the Perth crowds in attendance will never forget. For more tennis events and live sports, check out our What’s On calendar.
WWE Crown Jewel: Perth 2025
On Saturday 11th October 2025, one of WWE’s most exciting live events was hosted at RAC Arena. This was the last opportunity for fans to see 17-time WWE Champion and now A-list actor John Cena live in Australia.
The WWE Crown Jewel was one of three live WWE events hosted at RAC Arena in between the WWE Friday Night Smackdown event and the Monday Night RAW event. This event featured a huge array of high-profile matchups between WWE superstars.
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes faced off against World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, while WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton was matched up against Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vacquer. You also have show-stopping matchups like John Cena vs AJ Styles, Roman Reigns vs Bronson Reed, and Rhea Ripley and Ivo Sky vs The Kabuki Warriors.
This event delivered in spades for both young and old professional wrestling fans and gave them a night they won’t soon forget. For more live sporting events, check out RAC Arena’s What’s On calendar.
FAQ
We host a wide range of world-class sporting events. Watch the Wildcats on home turf, catch a tennis match (or two), or watch Australia’s netball teams battle it out.
Want to stay across the sporting events coming up at RAC Arena? Access our latest sporting schedule and ensure you don’t miss a thing.
You can buy tickets to all our events through our authorised ticketing agency, Ticketek, either online, by calling 13 28 49 or in person at one of their agencies.
Tickets are only available for purchase through our ticketing agency, Ticketek. Check the Ticketek website on event day to see if tickets are still available, or call 13 28 49.
Schedules are usually made available the week of the event. Check out the relevant event page for the confirmed schedule once available.
We don’t allow outside food or drinks into the arena except for one (1) sealed 600ml PET bottle of water per person. But don’t worry—we’ve got you covered with our food and drink options.
All outlets at RAC Arena now accept payment by card only. Credit and debit cards will continue to be accepted. This change has been implemented to deliver faster service for patrons. Patrons attending RAC Arena with cash only will be able to exchange it for a ‘Cash Voucher’. Our staff can show you where to exchange your cash for a cash voucher.
RAC Arena was built for the people of Western Australia with the goal of ensuring everyone is able to come and enjoy the world class sporting events we host. You can find out more on our dedicated Accessibility page.