Kingston explores opportunities to boost indoor sport
Published on 13 November 2026
Kingston Council is exploring all available opportunities to deliver much-needed indoor sporting facilities and give more local players the chance to play closer to home.
The work supports the direction of Council's Sport and Recreation Strategy, and action 8 of the action plan, which talks to strengthening sporting opportunities and helping ensure the community has access to quality facilities to stay active and connected.
Council is investigating potential locations and partnerships for a new community indoor stadium, including opportunities at Hawthorn Football Club’s Kennedy Community Centre in Dingley Village and within St Kilda Football Club’s RSEA Park precinct.
Mayor Tony Athanasopoulos said there was a clear need for more indoor sporting facilities across Kingston and Melbourne’s south-east.
“Around 6,500 registered basketball players live in Kingston, with approximately 80 per cent currently travelling outside our city to play.
“We want to change that and create more opportunities for people to play sport closer to home.
“While basketball is a key driver of demand, additional indoor courts could also support netball, volleyball, badminton and pickleball, as well as school programs, inclusive activities and community events.”
Cr Athanasopoulos said Council was committed to exploring all options and working with potential partners and all levels of government to find the best outcome for the community.
“This is about creating more opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to get active, connect with others and be part of their community.
“Delivering facilities like this takes cooperation and a shared commitment. We want to explore every opportunity to deliver infrastructure that will benefit our community and the wider south-east for years to come.”
Around five additional indoor courts will be needed by 2031, with further growth expected over the following decade as demand for indoor sport continues to increase.