From the legendary street circuit that once hosted Formula One to the storied turf at Morphettville, Adelaide has deep roots in two of Australia's most historic sporting traditions.
When September rolls around and the AFL finals begin, Adelaide transforms into a city of shared passion, with venues and community spaces right across the metro area buzzing with supporters.
With a warm climate and a network of quality aquatic centres spread across the metropolitan area, Adelaide is a wonderful city for swimmers of all ages and ambitions.
From ABC Radio's Saturday call to streaming services carrying the NBL, here is how to catch every code of Adelaide sport from your couch, car or phone.
Adelaide is one of Australia's great cycling cities, offering world-class events, a dedicated velodrome and a network of routes that suit riders of every level.
Adelaide's athletics community, anchored by the SA Athletics Stadium at Mile End, offers pathways for children and adults from their very first track session to national competition.
Touch football is one of Adelaide's most popular midweek social sports, with competitions running across the city for mixed teams, workmates and beginners.
By The Daily Adelaide · 25 April 2026 · 2 min read
From grassroots community competitions to the elite Adelaide Thunderbirds, netball is one of South Australia's most popular and accessible team sports.
By The Daily Adelaide · 18 April 2026 · 2 min read
With immaculate greens in suburbs right across the city, lawn bowls in Adelaide is sociable, affordable and more welcoming to newcomers than you might expect.
By The Daily Adelaide · 11 April 2026 · 2 min read
Adelaide's sporting clubs and councils are working hard to make sure that disability, age or circumstance is no barrier to getting active and connected.
By The Daily Adelaide · 28 March 2026 · 2 min read
Adelaide is one of the great AFL cities, and its junior football network gives kids across the metropolitan area a genuine pathway into the game from a very young age.
By The Daily Adelaide · 21 March 2026 · 2 min read
With ocean beaches to the west and a scenic river through the city, Adelaide offers a remarkable range of water sports for beginners and experienced enthusiasts alike.
By The Daily Adelaide · 14 March 2026 · 2 min read
Adelaide Oval is widely regarded as one of the world's great sporting venues, and knowing how to make the most of a visit there will set you up for an unforgettable day or night out.
By The Daily Adelaide · 21 February 2026 · 2 min read
