Adelaide Oval will host a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between the Socceroos and Saudi Arabia next year.

Tourism Minister Leon Bignell said the June 8 match was a coup for South Australia and a critical game for Australia's Socceroos.

Saudi Arabia is currently sitting on top of the group on equal points with Japan, with Australia one point back in third.

The top two nations will qualify for the 2018 World Cup, with the third having to compete in a play-off.

The Socceroos played a World Cup qualifier at Adelaide Oval on March 24 this year, defeating Tajikistan 7-0.

Mr Bignell said 35,439 fans packed into Adelaide Oval for the event.

"It's fantastic to see the Socceroos heading back to South Australia for another crucial game on their path to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia," Mr Bignell said.

"This match further strengthens South Australia's reputation for securing world-class events and proves Adelaide Oval continues to be a massive drawcard."

Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Monday, December 5 and the match will be broadcast nationally on Fox Sports and Nine Go.

Football Federation Australia chief executive David Gallop thanked the State Government and Adelaide Oval for giving the Socceroos the opportunity to play in South Australia.

"I am looking forward to being a part of another large crowd at Adelaide Oval," he said.

"It is a magnificent theatre for sport and a fitting venue for this very important match."

Australia is trailing just behind Japan and Saudi Arabia in the qualifying group. ( AAP: Stefan Postles )

Socceroos player Ryan McGowan, who hails from Adelaide, said he was excited to be able to play in his hometown.

"To represent Australia on home soil is a magical feeling and to do it in the city that you grew up in is even better," McGowan said.

"There is nothing better than running out and playing in the green and gold in front of your family and friends in your hometown."

The South Australia Government has invested $70 million in additional tourism funding to attract major events.

In recent weeks the Government has announced Adelaide Oval will host both the Anthony Mundine v Danny Green boxing rematch on February 3 and the Sydney Roosters v Melbourne Storm NRL game on June 24.

More than 125,000 people also attended the day-night test at Adelaide Oval this weekend.