The Club looks forward to welcoming you to the 2024 Boxing Day Test between Australia and India.
For further information on attending each day of the Boxing Day Test and to book dining and passes when they become available, please visit the event pages linked below or the events calendar.Boxing Day Test schedule
| Thu Dec 26 Day 1 |
Fri Dec 27 Day 2 |
Sat Dec 28 Day 3 |
Sun Dec 29 Day 4 |
Mon Dec 30 Day 5 |
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| Gate 2 Opens | 9.00am | 9.00am | 9.00am | 9.30am | 9.30am |
| Play starts | 10.30am | 10.30am | 10.30am | 10.30am | 10.30am |
| Category | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Dining ballot | 9.00am Monday December 9 - 5.00pm Tuesday December 10 | ||||
| Long Room Passes | Applications open 9.00am Monday December 9 | ||||
| Balcony Passes | Applications open 9.00am Monday December 9 | ||||
Boxing Day Test seating arrangements
Members may purchase reserved seating for themselves and their guests in accordance with match category conditions. Click here to view match category entitlements for the cricket season.Please note: Provisional members are unable to access the Members’ Reserve through their membership for Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test.
Any unallocated reserved seating will become available to members and visitors on an unreserved basis, subject to availability.
Alcohol-Free Sections
Alcohol-free sections have been allocated both in reserved and unreserved seating areas within the Members’ Reserve during the 2024/25 cricket season.
The seating areas are:
- Level 1: M41 (reserved) and M42 (unreserved)
- Level 2: N41 (reserved) and N48 (unreserved)
- Level 4: Q43-Q45 rows A-F (reserved)
Note: Any unallocated reserved seating in the alcohol-free sections will be made available for alcohol-free unreserved seating access.
TICKET PRICES
Boxing Day Test| Reserved Seat | Unreserved Seat | |
|---|---|---|
| Member | $12 | N/A |
| Adult visitor ticket | $84 | $72 |
| Child (0-5 years) visitor ticket | $34.50* | No ticket required |
| Child (6-14 years) visitor ticket | $34.50* | $28.50 |
Tickets are subject to availability and capacity. Ticketek service and handling fee inclusive of GST: $8.70.
Members' Dining
The Members’ Dining Room, Jim Stynes Grill and Missymu by Shirley are available for pre-booked dining.Bookings can be made through the MCC website or by calling the Club on (03) 9657 8888 when bookings open, as outlined in the table above.
When dining registrations exceed room capacity, a ballot will be conducted and all registered members will be notified of the outcome.
Members and visitors who secure dining in the Members’ Dining Room and Missymu by Shirley will also access a Level 2 reserved seat as part of their booking. Please note: members must still obtain an unreserved visitor ticket for their guest to enter the Members’ Reserve.
On select match days, the Club may have access to other dining facilities within or close to the Members’ Reserve. Members who were unsuccessful in the dining ballots will be offered priority access to these facilities.
Dress Standards
When visiting the Members' Reserve there are certain dress standards that members and their guests must follow.The dress standards will be enforced in the Members' Reserve at all events during the cricket season, so to avoid any delay at the turnstiles, please ensure that your attire, and that of your guests, is appropriate.
Notwithstanding the outlined dress standards, management reserves the right to refuse entry to any person considered not suitably attired.
For more information on dress standards in the Members' Reserve, click here.