Visiting the Reserve for the 2024/25 summer of cricket

The Melbourne Cricket Club is excited to welcome members and their guests to the Members’ Reserve for what will be a memorable 2024/25 cricket season.

The summer will be headlined by two Test matches – the traditional Men’s Boxing Day Test fixture in December - this year against India, and the historic Women’s Ashes Day-Night Test match in January/February 2025.

The season will also feature a One-Day International between Australia and Pakistan and a Tour match between Australia A and India A in addition to a full schedule of Sheffield Shield and One-Day Cup matches.

The WBBL and BBL also return to the MCG to round out an action-packed summer.

We look forward to seeing you in the Members’ Reserve.

View the full MCC member guide for the 2024-25 summer of cricket here.

Navigate to:

• Ticketing Information
• Access Entitlements
• Seating on Levels 2 & 3, Long Room and Balcony Passes
• 50-Year Members
• Accessible Seating & Companion Cards
• Ticketing Conditions
• Ticket Returns

Ticketing Information

Tickets for the 2024/25 summer of cricket will go on sale to members at 10.00am AEDT on Tuesday October 8 via Ticketek.

Ticket prices for each event can be found via the links below.

Visiting the Reserve for the 2024/25 summer of cricket

For all matches during the 2024/25 cricket season, unreserved and reserved seating areas will be available throughout the Members’ Reserve.

All MCG match days have been categorised according to their expected demand from members and their guests to attend the Members’ Reserve.

Full and Restricted members, as well as Annual Guest Card holders, have access to the Members’ Reserve for all match days during the 2024/25 cricket season. Provisional members do not have access on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test but have access for all other match days.

The following table provides an overview of what is available to members in each category including Provisional member access, visitor tickets, dining access and Long Room or Balcony pass conditions. Note: Annual Guest Card holders have the same access rights as visitors. A list of match days and categories can be found below.

Please note, match categories do not apply for the Australia A v India A Tour Match, Sheffield Shield or One-Day Cup matches held at the MCG. Find further information on visiting the Members’ Reserve for these matches here.

A map of reserved seating and walk up areas available in the Reserve can be downloaded here, and found on the last page of the 2024/25 cricket guide here.


The following table provides an overview of what is available to members in each category.

Event Category		Full & Restricted members	Provisional members
1	Access to the Members' Reserve	All levels	No access to the Members' Reserve
	Visitor Tickets	Up to two tickets
	Level 2 & 3 Access	Members only
	Long Room	Yes
	Members' Dining Room, Jim Stynes Grill and Missymu by Shirley	Yes - up to two visitors
	Long Room Passes for visitors	No
	Balcony Passes for visitors	No
2	Access to the Members' Reserve	All levels	Levels 1 & 4
	Visitor Tickets	Up to four tickets	Up to two tickets
	Level 2 & 3 Access	Members Visitors with Level 2 reserved seats or a Long Room or Balcony pass	No access
	Long Room	Yes	No access
	Members' Dining Room & Missymu by Shirley	Yes - up to two visitors	No access
	Jim Stynes Grill	Yes - up to two visitors	Yes - up to two visitors
	Long Room Passes for visitors	One pass	No
	Balcony Passes for visitors	Up to two passes	No
3	Access to the Members' Reserve	All levels	All levels
	Visitor Tickets	Up to four tickets	Up to four tickets
	Level 2 & 3 Access	Members Visitors with Level 2 reserved seats or a Long Room or Balcony pass	Members Visitors with Level 2 reserved seats or a Long Room or Balcony pass
	Long Room	Yes	Yes
	Members' Dining Room, Jim Stynes Grill & Missymu by Shirley	Yes - up to four visitors	Yes - up to four visitors
	Long Room Passes for visitors	Up to two passes	Up to two passes
	Balcony Passes for visitors	Up to four passes*	Up to four passes*

*Please note, Balcony Passes are not required for BBL, WBBL and Women's Ashes Test.

Seating on Levels 2 & 3, Long Room and Balcony Passes

Unreserved Balcony Seating
Unreserved seating on Levels 2 and 3 will be available for eligible members as well as visitors with Long Room or Balcony passes on a first-in first-served basis in accordance with the match category conditions.

Once an unreserved seat has been chosen on Levels 2 and 3, those in attendance will be issued with a reserved seat ticket.

A Long Room or Balcony pass will be required for guests wishing to access unreserved seating on Levels 2 and 3 (subject to match category conditions) unless otherwise advised.

Reserved Balcony Seating
Members booking reserved seats on Level 2 will be limited to the same number of visitor tickets that apply for Balcony passes. Please note that visitors with a Level 2 reserved seat do not require a Long Room or Balcony pass to access their seats, however, a Long Room pass (subject to availability) will be required for visitors wishing to access the Long Room.

Long Room
The Long Room is only available to eligible members in line with match category conditions as well as visitors with a Long Room pass. Members and visitors must be aged 18 and over to access the Long Room.

A Long Room pass provides a visitor access to the Long Room and unreserved seating on Levels 2 and 3 of the Members’ Reserve. Dress regulations apply. Find out more at mcc.org.au/longroom.

Long Room and Balcony Pass Conditions
Members can apply for Long Room or Balcony passes depending on the match category, subject to availability. Applications for Long Room and Balcony passes can be made in line with the times outlined on each event page, or until passes are exhausted.

Applications will be processed in order of receipt and accepted online via the event page.

All available passes not allocated in advance will be available for collection on match day from the passes window on the left-hand side of Gate 2.

Balcony passes will not be required for visitors to access Level 2 and 3 seating for the following matches:

• Big Bash League
• Women’s Big Bash League
• Women’s Ashes Test
• Australia A v India A Tour Match
• Sheffield Shield
• One-Day Cup

Please note: Long Room and Balcony passes are not a match ticket. Visitors still require a pre-purchased reserved seat or general admission visitor ticket to access the match.

50-Year Members

50-Year members can access seating in the 50-Year member section (N42) on Level 2 of the Members’ Reserve as well as the John Landy Room, exclusively available to 50-Year members. Access for visitors into the John Landy Room and 50-Year member section is subject to demand.

A dedicated amount of seating in the 50-Year member section will be available for pre-booking, with the remainder of the seating section and any unallocated reserved seating available for unreserved access on match days.

A reminder that a higher standard of dress is required in the John Landy Room, in-line with with the dress code for the Long Room.

50-Year Social Member Entitlements
50-Year Social members are able to purchase one entry entitlement (at the price of a visitor ticket) to validate their membership card at the turnstiles and one visitor ticket to enjoy the Members' Reserve and 50-Year member facilities on up to four days per membership season. 50-Year Social members are unable to access Category 1 match days (the first day of the Boxing Day Test).

Accessible seating & Companion Cards

Reserved seating for patrons requiring accessible seating, including wheelchair spaces, and their carers (with a government-issued Companion Card) is available to purchase via the Ticketek event page when tickets are on-sale.

Unreserved seating and spaces will also be available on a first-in, best-dressed basis on match days, subject to availability.

Companions (of either a member or guest), receive free entry to the Members’ Reserve (with a valid Companion Card). For additional information, visit www.companioncard.vic.gov.au.

Ticketing conditions

• Tickets can be purchased via the Ticketek website (ticketek.com.au/mccmembers), by calling the MCC members priority line 1300 136 961 or at Ticketek agencies. Tickets may also be purchased at the Gate 2 tickets windows on match days, subject to availability.
• When purchasing tickets your membership card will be required.
• Only members can collect pre-purchased tickets from the right of Gate 2 on match day. Visitors cannot collect pre-purchased tickets.
• A limit of 10 tickets per transaction applies.
• Children under six are admitted free of charge.
• Members are required to be in attendance with visitors.

Please note: Children aged two years and under as of the day of the match do not require a visitor ticket as they do not occupy a seat.

Ticket Returns

If you have pre-purchased a reserved seat or visitor ticket and can no longer attend the match, you can return your ticket via the Ticketek App.

Ticket returns close one hour prior to gate opening time for each match.

For more information and instructions, visit www.mcc.org.au/returns.

Misuse of membership cards

Membership cards are for personal use only and are strictly non-transferrable under any circumstances. It is the members’ responsibility to ensure their card and their barcode is secure at all times.

Misuse of membership cards and member upgrade tickets may result in suspension or expulsion of a member.

Random checks of photo ID membership and digital membership cards will be undertaken at the turnstiles and throughout the Members’ Reserve during the cricket season.

When purchasing a ticket during the cricket season, please ensure that you purchase the correct ticket type for you and your guests based on age.

Code of Conduct

Members and guests in the Members’ Reserve are expected to observe a standard of behaviour that is socially acceptable and in keeping with the standards befitting the Club, guided by the MCC Code of Conduct.

The Club has a zero-tolerance approach towards racist behaviour and comments of a vilifying nature. In the case that members (or their guests) are found guilty of this conduct, the member will face expulsion from the Club.

The MCC Code of Conduct and Penalty Guide can be viewed at mcc.org.au/codeofconduct.

The MCG is a cashless venue

A reminder that the MCG, including the Members’ Reserve, is a cashless venue. All food, beverage, merchandise and ticketing outlets – including MCC Membership Services – are cashless. Transactions will need to be made on your debit or credit card, or MCC Plus card where applicable.

Here to help

We’re here to help – all members and their guests are encouraged to contact management in the event they need any assistance or have witnessed anti-social behaviour.

The channels in which members can contact management are through:
Facebook: @MelbourneCricketClub
Twitter: @MCC_Members
Instagram: @MCC_Members
Email: membership@mcc.org.au
Information found at: mcc.org.au
Live Chat function on the MCC website (available Monday to Friday between 9am-5pm AEDT).
Located at Gate 2 of the MCG, the Membership Services Counter is open Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm AEDT.

This webpage will be updated with details regarding the 2024/25 summer of cricket as more information becomes available. Please check back here for updates, keep an eye on your emails, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.