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Our guide to SA’s summer of sport

Sporting events to check out as the weather heats up.

By Lauren Ferrone
Published: Friday, December 14, 2018

When the sun comes out to play, athletes from across the globe put their game faces on and head to SA. Here are 7 sporting events you can catch in our state this summer.

Bay Sheffield

When: 26–28 December 2018

Where: Colley Tce, Glenelg

Sprinters from around the world lace up their runners to compete in SA’s iconic footrace. Head to Glenelg to cheer on the athletes during the 3-day sports carnival, which has been running for more than 130 years.

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Bay Sheffield run in Adelaide
Sprint to Glenelg’s Colley Tce for Bay Sheffield.

Adelaide United home games

When: 26 December 2018; 5, 9, 27 January 2019; 2, 16 February 2019

Where: Coopers Stadium, Hindmarsh

What makes you ‘see red’? This exclusive RAA member offer will, but for good reason. RAA members get 10% off online tickets to see the Reds take to the field during home games in the Hyundai A-League Season 2018–19.

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Adelaide United
See the Reds take to Coopers Stadium.

World Tennis Challenge

When: 7–8 January

Where: Memorial Dr, Adelaide

Summer serves up some serious competitive sport in SA, and tennis is no exception. This month, current tennis stars and legends will take to the court for the 2-day World Tennis Challenge, which is hosted in Adelaide in the lead-up to the Australian Open. RAA members can watch all the on-court action with 15% off tickets.

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World Tennis Challenge in Adelaide
Watch all the on-court action this summer.

Santos Tour Down Under

When: 10–20 January

Where: All over SA

The world’s best cyclists will take to the streets as they pedal their way through Adelaide’s suburbs and surrounding towns for the annual Tour Down Under. The race typically starts and finishes with Adelaide city street circuits, with stages 1–5 held in regional South Australia.

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Tour Down Under
Tour Down Under cycles into town.

Gillette One Day International: Australia V India

When: 15 January

Where: Adelaide Oval

You know summer’s well and truly here when your days are spent either watching cricket or playing a game of your own in the backyard. This summer, RAA members can get 25% off Silver and Bronze tickets to see all the live green and gold action against India in the One Day International.

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Cricket match
Summer’s in full swing when the cricket begins.

ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open

When: 14–17 February

Where: The Grange Golf Club, Grange

Professional female golfers from around the world are set to tee off in Adelaide for the ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open. Aside from watching the pros, there are also golf lessons for the little ones and chances to meet the world’s best.

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Women's golf tour
Female pro golfers tee off in Adelaide.

Superloop Adelaide 500

When: 28 February–3 March

Where: Victoria Park, Adelaide

From supercars to superstars, Australia’s largest domestic motorsport event is back in Adelaide with 4 days of on-track adrenaline before American rockers Red Hot Chili Peppers headline the after-race concert on the final day.

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Superloop Adelaide 500
On-track adrenaline at Superloop Adelaide 500.

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