The MCC is proud to host the historic Women’s Ashes Day-Night Test between Australia and England starting in January, 2025.
This will be the first-ever Day-Night Test Match held at the MCG, with the Women’s Ashes match running for four days and play starting at 2.30pm AEDT.Here is everything you need to know.
| Thu Jan 30 Day 1 |
Fri Jan 31 Day 2 |
Sat Feb 1 Day 3 |
Sun Feb 2 Day 4 |
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| Gate 2 Opens | 1.30pm | 1.30pm | 1.30pm | 1.30pm |
| Play starts | 2.30pm | 2.30pm | 2.30pm | 2.30pm |
| Category | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dining ballot | 9.00am Monday January 13 - 5.00pm Tuesday January 14 | |||
| Long Room Passes | Applications open 9.00am Monday January 13 | |||
| Balcony Passes | Not required | |||
| Dress standards | Members’ Reserve dress standards apply in the Members’ Dining Room during this match. Long Room dress standards will apply for access to the Long Room. | |||
Women's Ashes 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.Any unallocated reserved seating will become available to members and visitors on an unreserved basis, subject to capacity.
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
Women's Ashes Test| Reserved Seat | Unreserved Seat | |
|---|---|---|
| Member | $12 | N/A |
| Adult visitor ticket | $32 | $20 |
| Child (0-5 years) visitor ticket | $11* | No ticket required |
| Child (6-14 years) visitor ticket | $11* | $5 |
Tickets are subject to availability and capacity. Ticketek service and handling fee inclusive of GST: $8.70.
Members' Dining
The Members’ Dining Room and Jim Stynes Grill 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 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.
For additional details on reserved dining, click here.
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.