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 commences on September 1, 2022) for their membership card to be valid.
This match is available to Full and Restricted members and their visitors only. Provisional members and members of interstate and domestic reciprocal clubs and venues to not have access to this match.
Geelong v Collingwood Ticketing Update
Visitor tickets are now sold out for the MCC Reserve for this match. No additional visitor tickets will be available.
Reserved seating in the MCC Members' Reserve is now exhausted for this match. Members who have not reserved a seat will still be able to access the MCC Reserve on the day of the match by scanning their membership card at Gate 2, subject to capacity.
Arrive early
The MCG is anticipating its largest crowd of the season when it hosts Geelong and Collingwood this Saturday afternoon.
Due to the large crowd expected, we ask that members and guests attending this match arrive early and plan their journey accordingly.
Please be patient
With the anticipated crowd, 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.
ACCESS ENTITLEMENTS
The following access entitlements have been set in accordance with attendance estimates and expected demand of amenities by members.
| Visitor Tickets |
One per member |
| Level 2 & 3 Access |
Members only |
| Members’ Dining Room |
Yes – limit of one visitor |
| Jim Stynes Grill |
Yes – limit of one visitor |
| Long Room or Balcony passes for visitors |
No passes available |
Please note: Seat tickets will be distributed for walk up seating on Levels 1, 2 and 3
WALK UP SEATING AND STANDING ROOM
A dedicated amount of walk up seating will be available on Levels 1, 2 and 3 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 10 minutes after gates open.
Members with standing room tickets will be issued a wristband.
Reserved seats will be sold on demand. Any unsold seats will become additional walk -up areas. 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)
MEMBERS’ DINING
The registration period for the Members' Dining Room and Jim Stynes Grill for this event has now concluded.
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 - Qualifying Final 1 - Geelong Cats v Collingwood
Road closures
- Brunton Avenue: 12.30pm-8.15pm
- Jolimont Street and Terrace: 12.30pm-8.15pm
- Wellington Parade: 7.15pm-7.45pm (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
Metro Trains Planned Disruptions
Buses replace trains on sections of the Mernda and Upfield lines this Saturday.
- 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.
- 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.
Melbourne Park pedestrian pathway diversions
Pedestrian access through parts of Melbourne Park will be restricted from Thursday September 1 to Sunday September 4. This will impact patrons accessing the MCG from Olympic Boulevard for this match.
Best access to the MCG from Olympic Boulevard will be via the eastern plaza footbridge that runs between John Cain Arena and MCG Gate 6. Alternate access to MCG Gates 1 and 2 is also available via the Rod Laver Arena external concourse.
Please allow extra travel time to get to and from the MCG.
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.
