Iconic Australian Venue Now Accepts Crypto for Food and Drink Purchases

Adelaide Oval, a landmark South Australian sporting venue, now allows AFL patrons to purchase food and beverages using crypto. This marks the first instance of such a payment option being offered at a major national stadium.

A collaborative effort between Crypto.com, the Adelaide Crows Football Club, and fintech software firm DataMesh facilitates this initiative. It brings state-of-the-art payment technology and terminals to the venue. The announcement strategically coincides with the AFL’s 2024 Gather Round event, which is anticipated to draw thousands of fans across five scheduled AFL matches.

The crypto payment service for fans will take place at the AFL’s Gather Round event starting April 4. It will function as a pilot program extending throughout the remaining duration of the 2024 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.