*Parking alert: Access via Gate 6 is restricted to accredited passholders and disability permit holders only.
The Melbourne Cricket Club is excited to welcome you into the Members’ Reserve for the 2022 AFL Finals Series.
For all of the information you need to know about visiting the Reserve this Finals Series,
click here.
For access to this match, members must have paid their renewal for the 2022/23 membership season (which commenced on September 1, 2022) for their membership card to be valid.
This match is available to Full, Restricted and Provisional members and their visitors only. Members of interstate and domestic reciprocal clubs and venues do not have access to this match.
ACCESS ENTITLEMENTS
The following access entitlements have been set in accordance with attendance estimates and expected demand of amenities by members.
Full and Restricted members
| Visitor Tickets |
Limit of four per member |
| Level 2 & 3 Access |
Members only |
| Members’ Dining Room |
Yes – limit of two visitors per member
|
| Jim Stynes Grill |
Yes – limit of two visitors per member
|
| Long Room or Balcony passes for visitors |
No passes available |
Provisional members
Throughout the AFL Finals Series the Club continues to closely monitor our members' interest in all matches and, if required, makes decisions to amend entitlements in the effort to have the Reserve as full as possible on a match day.
The Club has reviewed member interest for the AFL Preliminary Final match at the MCG this week and in addition to assessing attendance data from last week's AFL Semi-Final matches, we are pleased to now offer a limited number of tickets into the Members' Reserve for the Preliminary Final.
These tickets will go on sale on
Monday September 12, at 2.00pm (AEST) and will remain on sale until sold out.
Provisional members will be able to purchase one general admission ticket for themselves for $161.00 and one visitor ticket (Adult: $161.00. Child 6-14: $52.00).
Members will be provided with a barcoded ticket for entry via Ticketek. Members will be required to scan this ticket at the turnstiles for entry into the Reserve.
You will not be able to scan your membership card for entry but you should still have it with you while in the Reserve for identification purposes.
Provisional members will only be able to access walk up or standing areas on Level 1 for each match subject to capacity. Seat tickets will be distributed on arrival to those accessing Level 1 walk up seating.
Provisional members will not have access to walk up seating on Levels 2 and 3 or the Long Room but will be able to access all walk up bar and dining facilities in the Reserve.
TICKETS
Tickets for this match are now on sale via Ticketek.
Full & Restricted members' reserved seat: $10
Visitor tickets
|
Adult |
Child (6-14)
|
| Reserved Seat |
$171 |
$57 |
| General Admission |
$161 |
$52 |
Prices are inclusive of all fees and GST except for a $7.70 transaction fee applicable to all transactions requiring payment.
WALK UP SEATING AND STANDING ROOM
A dedicated amount of walk up seating will be available on Levels 1, 2 and 3 for Full & Restricted members and on Level 1 for Provisional members in the Members’ Reserve.
Once you have selected your walk up seat on Levels 1, 2 or 3, an attendant will issue you with a reserved seat ticket for this match. Attendants will begin issuing seat tickets from 15 minutes after gates open.
To view the Members’ Reserve seating map, please
click here.
Walk-up seating is located in the following areas:
Level 1
- M37-M41 (rows A-Z)
- M42-M43
- M44 (rows A-LL)
- M45 - no alcohol
Level 2
- N43-N44
- N45 (rows A-L)
- N47
- N48 - no alcohol
Level 3
Level 4
- Not available (fully reserved)
Arrive early
With the anticipated crowd, we ask that members and guests attending this match arrive early and plan their journey accordingly. Entry into the venue may take longer than usual.
We ask that you please be patient with staff as they get all patrons into the venue efficiently and safely.
Accessible seating
Reserved seating for patrons with accessible needs, including wheelchair spaces, and their carers (with a companion card) is available to MCC members via Ticketek by completing
this online form.
Members can complete the online request form immediately. Requests will be processed by Ticketek in order of receipt. If successful, members will be contacted to proceed with the booking by 5.00pm AEST on Wednesday September 14. If the accessible seating allocation has been exhausted, Ticketek will notify members directly and advise the walk up areas available.
MEMBERS’ DINING
The registration period for the Members' Dining Room and Jim Stynes Grill for this event will open at 9.00am AEST on Tuesday September 13 and close at 5.00pm AEST on the same day.
Members’ Dining Room and Jim Stynes Grill
Applications for tables in the Members’ Dining Room and Jim Stynes Grill are made on this page.
Successful applicants in the Members' Dining Room will also receive a Level 2 reserved seat as part of their booking. To gain entry to the Reserve, members will scan in using their membership card and will need to obtain a general admission visitor ticket for their visitors.
Further details on dining, including cancellation policy, access for children and more, visit
mcc.org.au/dining.
For information on the extensive selection of bars, cafes and casual dining experiences available within the Members’ Reserve on match day,
click here.
LONG ROOM & BALCONY PASSES
Long Room and Balcony Passes are not available for this match.
MCC Library Fact Sheets
2022 AFL Finals Series - Preliminary Final - Geelong Cats v Brisbane Lions
Road closures
- Brunton Avenue: 5.30pm-11.30pm
- Jolimont Street & Terrace: 5.30pm-11.30pm
- Wellington Parade: 10.30pm-11.00pm (Post-match)
Parking
General public parking in Yarra Park is unavailable for this match. Parking is available to accessibility and accredited permit holders only
Click here for parking information as well as alternative parking options close to the MCG, and continue to check regularly for updates.
The G-Train Mobility Shuttle Service
The G-Train Mobility Shuttle Service operates during public events held at the MCG.
The service is free and accessible to patrons with mobility challenges and in 2022, the G-Train will also feature vehicles with wheelchair-friendly access.
Pre-booking is not required; simply wait at a designated pick up point for the next available buggy. The service has pick up points from the following locations:
- Richmond Station
- Jolimont Station
- Accessible Parking Area
Find out more
Australian Sports Museum
The Australian Sports Museum is open event days before the bounce for all ticket holders.
Located at Gate 3 inside the MCG, the Museum showcases the best of Australian sports including AFL, cricket and the Olympics.
For this match, the Museum is open from 10.00am-2.45pm.
Please note: MCG Tours do no operate on event days.
Find out more.
Metro Trains Planned Disruptions
Buses replace trains on sections of the Hurstbridge, Sunbury and Craigieburn lines this Friday night.
- Passengers should allow extra time when travelling to and from the MCG.
- Please be aware after the game there may be increased congestion and delays getting onto the platforms at Richmond and Jolimont stations.
- Avoid the queues and save time - Sandringham, Frankston and Cranbourne/Pakenham line passengers are advised to use John Cain Arena Bridge and walk along Olympic Boulevard to access Richmond station.
- Passengers travelling from Southern Cross station to the MCG:
- Quickest way is via Jolimont station – change to platform 9 to travel through the City Loop.
- Via Richmond station – change to platform 13 to travel via Flinders Street station.
- Passengers leaving the MCG returning to Southern Cross station:
- Avoid the queues and save time – catch a train from platform 1 at Jolimont station which will go via Flinders Street station to Southern Cross station.
- Passengers are advised to return to where they got off the bus prior to the game.
For further information and to plan your journey at
ptv.vic.gov.au.
At the 'G
- Plan to arrive early and leave plenty of time for the entry process.
- You will be required to enter via the Gate 2. Have your membership card ready to scan into the Members' Reserve.
- All food, beverage and merchandise outlets will be cashless – so all transactions will need to be made on your debit, credit or MCC Plus membership card.
- The MCG is a smoke, e-cigarette and vape free venue. Patrons found smoking or vaping inside the Ground will face immediate eviction and could face further disciplinary action by the Club.
- The MCG’s official hygiene partner, Dettol, has installed 275 hand sanitisation stations throughout the Ground to support good personal hygiene practices.
- At the MCG, your safety is our priority. If you experience any form of antisocial behaviour, please report it via the MCG's antisocial text hotline on +61 409 117 621.
Flashing Lights Warning
Please note, flashing lights will be used throughout this match at the MCG.
Zero delay commentary
The SEN Stadium App provides a zero delay commentary on the Hearing Loop at the MCG. Download
here.
