MCG

Melbourne Cricket Ground

MCG

Built in 1853, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere and 10th biggest in the world boasting a capacity of over 100,000 people.

It’s a stadium rich in history and the scene of some of Australian sports most memorable moments.

The first cricket match played at the MCG took place in September 1854 while Victoria and New South Wales met in the first inter-colonial match in March 1856.

The MCG is the birthplace of Test Cricket (1877) and one-day international cricket (1971), the home for the AFL Grand Final and hosted the 1956 Olympic Games and 2006 Commonwealth Games along with a range of major international events and concerts.

Outside of Lords, the MCG is the only other stadium around the world to host the ICC Cricket World Cup Final more than once (1992 and 2015).

The MCG underwent significant redevelopments in 1991, when the Great Southern Stand was rebuilt, and again in 2003-2005, when the Northern Stand replaced the old Ponsford, Members and Olympic Stands.

In 2020 the MCG will host the Women’s and Men’s Finals of the ICC T20 World Cup.

Ponyfish Island

Come for the T20 World Cup and stay on to discover a global sporting capital, buoyed by a spirit of innovation and creativity.

Internationally recognised as one of the culinary capitals of the world, Melbourne’s restaurant, bar and café scene is defined by the pursuit of creativity, quality and new ideas. Enjoy a next level breakfast at Higher Ground in architecturally designed surrounds or fuel up with superb coffee at Manchester Press, hidden down Rankins Lane. For an afternoon or evening tipple, make a beeline for Arbory Afloat,a huge floating bar atop the Yarra River; Ponyfish IslandorRiverland also on the Yarra; or the iconic Rooftop Bar inCurtin House.

No visit to Melbourne is complete without experiencing the inner neighbourhoods like a local.

A short stroll or tram ride from the MCG, the neighbourhood of Richmond is nestled right next to the city’s sporting precinct. It’s the perfect spot to get your taste buds tingling.

Tip your hat to theGood Food Guide champions, adding fine culinary pedigree to the local dining scene: Minamishima, Anchovyand Noir. Baby Pizza and Kong on Church Street always hit the spot, as does the hustle and bustle of traditional, fast and exceptional Vietnamese food on Victoria Street.

Make sure you check out local favourite the Corner Hotel for live music and rooftop brews.

Be inspired by world class art collections at cutting-edge galleries and sense your mind expanding as your feet lead you through a network of laneway exhibitions and art studios.

Head to Melbourne’s Arts Precinct where the Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne Theatre Company, Malthouse, Recital Centre and the National Gallery of Victoria form Melbourne's beating cultural heart. At Federation Square, where art meets architecture, see the Aboriginal art collection at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia. Feel goose bumps as you join applauding crowds in Melbourne’sEast End Theatre Districtor immerse yourself in the city’s ever-changing street art scene.

GETTING TO THE VENUE

Train Richmond Railway Station - To get to Richmond station from the city, take any train on the Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein, Glen Waverley, Dandenong, Pakenham, Cranbourne, Frankston or Sandringham lines.
Jolimont Station - From any railway station in the central business district, take the Hurstbridge or Epping lines to reach Jolimont Station.
Tram No. 75 and No. 48 - The No. 75 (City-Vermont South) travels along Flinders St and connects with the eastern suburbs via Wellington Parade. No. 48 (Docklands/City-North Balwyn) travels along Collins Street and connects with the eastern suburbs via Wellington Parade.
Bus No. 246 - The Bus route 246 is run by National Bus Company, which links La Trobe University with Elsternwick Station in a useful service for patrons from the northern and southern suburbs. The 246 stops along Punt Road.
Public Transport link https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
Road Closures Brunton Avenue, Jolimont Terrace & Street, Wellington Parade
Walk Pedestrian Foot Bridges: The William Barak Bridge, opened in 2006 in time for the Commonwealth Games, is a 525-metre bridge that provides walking access from Flinders Street station to the MCG. It rises from Birrarung Marr (near Federation Square) over Batman Avenue, the Jolimont Railway corridor and Brunton Avenue before descending into Yarra Park. The bridge links Melbourne’s fabulous sports and entertainment venues with the heart of the city.

The Rod Laver Arena footbridge links the MCG and Rod Laver Arena, travelling between the two stadiums from the MCG’s Gate 1 concourse over the railway corridor to the foot of Rod Laver Arena

The Melbourne Arena (formerly Hisense Arena) footbridge runs parallel to the Rod Laver Arena footbridge, extending from the MCG’s Gate 6 concourse over the railway corridor and descending into the Olympic Park precinct on Swan Street
Cycle While bicycles are not permitted to enter the stadium, nor park on the MCG concourse, there are a number of bicycle hoops located next to the stadium in Yarra Park.
Car Park Link https://www.mcg.org.au/getting-around/parking-schedule
Parking Car parking is usually available at the MCG in Yarra Park on event days. This land is controlled by the Melbourne Cricket Club and managed on event days by Care Park. Parking currently costs $10 per vehicle.
Drop Off & Pick Up (Taxi) Locations: 1. In front of Pullman Hotel, corner of Wellington Parade and Clarendon Street. 2. Outside Rod Laver Arena on Olympic Boulevard. 3. Jolimont Terrace.
Accessibility  Wheelchair seating is available in all stands at the MCG. Availability is match dependent.

We encourage patrons to pre-book these spaces. To book or for further information, please phone Ticketek’s Accessible Seating Hotline on 1300 665 915.
Sustainability https://www.mcg.org.au/about-us/policies/sustainability
Venue Entry Condition/Venue Regulations Melbourne Cricket Club management reserves the right to refuse entry.
No representations are made that there is seating available.
Patrons are admitted to the stadium at their own risk.
Patrons may be requested to present their bags for inspection.
Persons entering the arena without prior authorisation will be liable for prosecution.
ATM Locations The MCG has a number of ATMs, TAB outlets and water fountains around the venue.
https://www.mcg.org.au/the-stadium/facilities/outlets
Food & Drink  https://www.mcg.org.au/the-stadium/food-and-drink-outlets/mcg-food-brands
https://www.mcg.org.au/the-stadium/food-and-drink-outlets/dietary-information
Service of Alcohol https://www.mcg.org.au/the-stadium/food-and-drink-outlets/responsible-service-of-alcohol
Prohibited Items Alcohol
Opened plastic soft drink containers
Cans/glass
Torn-up paper
Musical instruments
Whistles
Flags with handles exceeding 1.6 metres
Fireworks/flares/laser lights
Chairs/stools
Drones
Rollerblades, skateboards or scooters
Animals (assistance animals excepted)
Audio recording equipment/video cameras* and radio scanners
Any large article that cannot be placed under a seat
Any device or object that in the opinion of management has the potential to cause injury or public nuisance.
The carriage and operation of drones (or any such aircraft) is prohibited
*Audio visual equipment may be permitted for those parents whose children participate in the Auskick/Little League competition. 
No Smoking Policy Smoking is not permitted within the MCG or within the designated smoke-free areas outside the stadium. This includes electronic cigarettes. Patrons may be asked to leave the event if they are found smoking in these areas.