W.A.C.A. Ground Perth: Complete WBBL|12 Venue Guide

W.A.C.A. Ground is the redeveloped East Perth home of WA cricket, at Nelson Crescent, East Perth 6004. A dated 28 February 2026 joint statement from the WA Government says the redeveloped Ground is open, although an older undated visitor page still carries an under-construction opening message. For current status, the dated reopening statement is the stronger source, while match-day access and amenity details should still be checked against the event information. 4 5

The official WBBL\|12 schedule assigns four regular-season matches to WACA Ground, all involving Perth Scorchers Women: Melbourne Renegades Women on 31 October, Sydney Thunder Women on 11 November, Adelaide Strikers Women on 14 November and Hobart Hurricanes Women on 27 November 2026. The 43-game season runs across 38 days from 29 October to 5 December, with three finals places determined by standings rather than pre-assigned to this venue. The broader WBBL competition guide provides the season context, while this page keeps its claims specific to WACA Ground. 9 10

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Photo credit: WACA Ground during the third England–Australia Test in Perth, 15 December 2006. Creator: Moondyne, original uploader at English Wikipedia. Capture date: 2006-12-15. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: Public domain. Changes and archival limitation: Full retrieved source framing retained; EXIF orientation normalized if present, downscaled and re-encoded to WebP. Archival England–Australia Test scene, predating the 2026 redevelopment; not evidence of current stands, capacity, pitch or configuration. Public domain applies to these image derivatives; no endorsement implied.

Key Takeaways - W.A.C.A. Ground is at Nelson Crescent, East Perth 6004, and WA Cricket manages the Ground. 1 17 - The redevelopment materials state 10,000 seats, with a separate 15,000 event-overlay capacity. These figures are not the same as a certified permanent all-seat cricket count for every configuration. 2 3 - Four WBBL\|12 regular-season fixtures are scheduled at the Ground. No WBBL\|12 final has been assigned here. 9 10 - Current boundary dimensions, playing-square dimensions, pitch type, complete women’s venue records and a 2026 wicket inspection are not verified in the approved evidence. 2 3 - The official access information names Gate 1 on Nelson Crescent for public and member entry. Public transport, parking and event-specific entry conditions should be checked before travelling. 6 7 8

W.A.C.A. Ground quick facts

History and redevelopment

The Western Australian Cricket Association formed in 1885, and the East Perth ground opened in 1893. Those dates describe the association and ground history respectively. They do not mean that the present stands, amenities or redevelopment buildings date from 1893. 22

WACA’s cricket heritage is visible in a series of named stands. The original Test Stand was built for the first men’s Test in Perth in 1970 and renamed the John Inverarity Stand in 1985. The original Prindiville Stand opened in November 1984. The Farley Stand opened in 1931, was demolished in 2002 and was reinstated through the redevelopment. 16

The WACA Ground Improvement Project is described as a $189 million redevelopment jointly funded by government, the City of Perth, WA Cricket, Cricket Australia and Lotterywest. The 28 February 2026 reopening statements describe the redeveloped Ground as open and position it as a broader community, sport and events venue, not only a cricket ground. 4 15

That history also explains why capacity figures need careful wording. The project materials describe a 10,000-seat venue and a separate 15,000-person event overlay. They also describe a northern bowl for up to 2,500 people plus up to 500 Level 3 seats. Those are project components and event-planning figures, not proof that every match uses the same permanent seating arrangement. 2 3

Dimensions, facilities and lights

The redevelopment lengthened the oval to accommodate football and other sports, but no current official cricket boundary measurement, square measurement or pitch-strip count was located in the approved evidence. The project FAQ also says the turf upgrade was not part of the project scope. This guide therefore does not substitute an oval diagram or an older ground measurement for a current cricket dimension. 2 3

Current project and reopening descriptions include a 10-lane indoor cricket, multi-sport and high-performance centre, alongside elite gym, change-room and recovery facilities. They also identify The Pavilion aquatic and wellness zone, Wirin public café, Lotterywest Karda Playspace, function and event spaces, an auditorium and meeting rooms. The museum was described in the February reopening release as planned to open in mid-2026, so its hours and event-day availability should be checked rather than assumed. 2 4 15 19

The project also lists sensory rooms, changing places and an all-abilities playground. Match-day access to individual amenities is not independently verified here, so the official venue map and event information remain the practical reference. The WBBL venues directory can provide wider competition context, but it does not replace WACA’s own event instructions. 3 20

Floodlight towers are visible in the selected 2006 archival photograph, and the official WBBL\|12 schedule includes an evening WACA fixture. No current technical floodlight specification or lux rating is verified, so the schedule is evidence of a planned night start, not a technical lighting certificate. 9 10 23

Pitch evidence and current limits

There is no verified 2026 WACA strip inspection in the supplied evidence. Current pitch type, seam and spin behaviour, match-specific grass coverage, dew, toss trends and a venue-specific batting or bowling bias should therefore be treated as unknown until an official contemporary inspection or match report is available.

Historical reporting gives useful context, but not a current prediction. An ESPNcricinfo report from December 2018 described the old WACA reputation for pace and bounce and quoted a Perth curator targeting pace, bounce and live grass. A contemporaneous Cricket Australia report discussed steep pace and bounce, as well as cracks, in the context of Perth Stadium drop-in preparation. Neither source is a 2026 WACA match report, so neither should be presented as a current WBBL pitch report. 28 29

For fantasy or tactical reading, the safe conclusion is limited: use the confirmed team and start-time information, then wait for the match-day surface and conditions. Do not convert two selected scorecards into a ground tendency, fixed pitch recommendation or toss strategy. The WBBL points table is relevant to competition standings, but it does not supply a WACA pitch diagnosis.

Weather is not a forecast

No match-date forecast, historical Perth climate series or actual 2026 wicket inspection was verified at the research check. This section is deliberately not a forecast. It provides no invented temperature, rain probability, humidity, dew or wind claim for any October or November fixture. Recheck a current forecast and the event organiser’s match-day information close to the date. 10

Women’s cricket history and selected evidence

The approved women’s evidence supports two complete WBBL\|09 scorecards at WACA Ground, dated 3 November and 22 November 2023. The two complete scorecards are enough to show contrasting match outcomes, not enough to describe the venue’s all-time women’s profile.

On 3 November 2023, Melbourne Renegades Women made 171/6 in 20 overs and Perth Scorchers Women chased 172/4 in 17.2 overs. The Scorchers won by six wickets with 16 balls remaining. Harmanpreet Kaur made 52 and Georgia Wareham 44 for the Renegades; Beth Mooney made 59 not out and Sophie Devine 52 for the Scorchers. Sarah Coyte took 2/34 and Alana King 1/20. 24 25

On 22 November 2023, Melbourne Stars Women made 157/6 in 20 overs and Perth Scorchers Women made 124/9 in reply. The Stars won by 33 runs. Sophia Dunkley scored 73 and Alice Capsey 43; Sophie Day took 4/26 and Annabel Sutherland 2/19. 26 27

The contrast is useful for readers because it prevents a simplistic label. One selected match featured a successful chase and another featured a defended total. That is a description of two results, not proof of a WACA chasing advantage, batting-first advantage or fixed scoring range. For current team information, use the official WBBL teams guide, then keep venue conclusions within the evidence above.

Scoped women’s sample and record limits

The table below separates the two complete women-only WBBL scorecards from the broader record questions that remain unverified. It does not call any selected score, player figure or result an all-time WACA record.

WBBL|12 schedule at WACA Ground

Cricket Australia’s published schedule gives WACA Ground four regular-season assignments. Perth remains on AWST, UTC+08:00, on these dates. The UTC and IST values below are the corresponding official starts supplied for each fixture. The season has 40 regular-season matches and three standings-dependent finals slots. No final is allocated to WACA Ground in the published venue assignments. 9 10

The official WBBL schedule page is the natural place to follow the wider competition calendar. For tickets, use the event-specific destination attached to the Cricket Australia series or match page. The schedule confirms the fixture listing, not current ticket prices, remaining inventory or a guaranteed broadcast arrangement. 10

Teams and tactical context

Perth Scorchers Women are the home-side association in all four published WACA fixtures. The opponents are Melbourne Renegades Women, Sydney Thunder Women, Adelaide Strikers Women and Hobart Hurricanes Women. The schedule does not establish player availability, a venue win percentage or a current team-strength assessment, so those questions belong in updated team and competition coverage rather than in a ground guide. 10

The practical tactical context is deliberately conditional. The two selected WBBL\|09 matches show one successful chase and one defended total, but the sample is too small to support a scoring expectation, toss recommendation, dew assumption or claim about the surface. Wait for the confirmed XI, match-day wicket information and conditions before making a fantasy or tactical call. Competition updates can be followed through the WBBL news hub, without treating general news as a substitute for a WACA inspection.

Visitor, tickets and access information

The official address is Nelson Crescent, East Perth 6004. The access page identifies Gate 1 on Nelson Crescent for current public and member entry. The getting-here page separately describes the Perth Red CAT stop at Braithwaite Street, stop 80, opposite the Ground at Gate 8, and Perth Yellow CAT stops 51 or 73 near the Ground. Because the pages refer to different gate locations, follow event signage and the current venue map on arrival rather than assuming that a transport stop is the match entrance. 1 6 7

Queens Garden Car Park is identified as the nearest public car park along Nelson Crescent, and the venue also describes street parking along Nelson Crescent. Ground parking and ACROD bays are limited, subject to availability and, in the venue guidance, may require arrangements. That does not confirm match-day availability, pricing or a reserved space. 6 7

Accessible seating is identified in the Farley Stand and in front of the Players Pavilion, reached via the concourse. The access information also identifies a disability drop-off and pick-up point opposite the Ground on Nelson Crescent. Check the event map for the route that applies to the specific fixture. 7

Wirin is listed as an on-site public café, and the February reopening release names Lotterywest Karda Playspace. The text sources do not provide a match-specific toilet, food or family map, so use the official Plan Your Visit page and event instructions for the live layout and amenity status. 4 19 20

The generic conditions of entry permit personal photography but prohibit commercial cameras and tripods, alcohol, glass, drones, weapons, large banners, noise-makers, eskies and bags that cannot be safely stored under seats, among other items. Event-specific conditions can supersede the generic policy. The official Cricket Australia schedule links are the safest ticket route, but current prices and remaining inventory are not verified here. 8 10 21

Frequently asked questions

What is the official name and address of WACA Ground?

The current official name is WACA Ground. It is at Nelson Crescent, East Perth 6004, Western Australia, Australia. “Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, Perth” is a longer historical database label, not a replacement for the current official address. 1 18

How many WBBL|12 regular-season games are scheduled at WACA Ground?

Four regular-season games are scheduled at WACA Ground in WBBL\|12. The three finals are standings-dependent, and no final has been assigned to WACA in the published schedule. 9 10

What time do the WACA WBBL|12 matches start in Perth and India?

The first three WACA fixtures start at 16:10 AWST, which is 08:10 UTC and 13:40 IST. The 27 November fixture starts at 18:10 AWST, which is 10:10 UTC and 15:40 IST. Check the official match page for any later schedule update. 11 12 13 14

Is WACA Ground’s 10,000 capacity a permanent cricket-seat count?

Not necessarily. The 10,000 figure is the project-stated seat capacity, while the FAQ separately gives a 15,000 event-overlay capacity and describes component capacities within the venue. Treat the figures as configuration and project statements, not a certified permanent all-seat count for every cricket event. 2 3

What are the nearest official public-transport options?

The venue’s getting-here information identifies Perth Red CAT stop 80 at Braithwaite Street, opposite the Ground at Gate 8, and Perth Yellow CAT stops 51 or 73 near the Ground. The current access page identifies Gate 1 on Nelson Crescent as the public and member entry, so check the event map and signage for the entrance in use. 6 7

Is parking available at the Ground on match day?

Queens Garden Car Park and street parking along Nelson Crescent are identified by the venue. Ground parking and ACROD bays are limited and subject to availability, and the supplied information does not confirm match-day price or inventory. Plan around public transport or confirm the event-specific parking instructions before travelling. 6 7

What is verified about the WACA pitch and match conditions?

No current 2026 pitch type, boundary measurement, wicket inspection, seam or spin split, dew evidence or toss trend is verified. Historical reports describe pace and bounce associated with older WACA or 2018 Perth preparation, but they are not a current WBBL\|12 pitch report. Do not treat the two selected WBBL scorecards as proof of venue bias. 28 29

Conclusion

W.A.C.A. Ground combines a long East Perth cricket history with a redevelopment that reopened in 2026 and now supports cricket, community, sport and events. Its project materials distinguish 10,000 stated seats from a 15,000 event overlay, while the current cricket dimensions, pitch specification and complete women’s record book remain unverified. 4 2 3

For WBBL\|12, the reliable starting point is the four confirmed regular-season fixtures and their official match pages. Use the venue’s own access guidance close to each date, treat the archival photograph as historical context only, and wait for current wicket and weather information before making tactical claims. 10 20