16th January 7:15 pm

We look forward to welcoming you to the Members’ Reserve as the Melbourne Stars host the Brisbane Heat.

TICKETS

Tickets for the BBL|12 season are now on sale via Ticketek.

For important information about attending the Members' Reserve for cricket, click here.

Match category

This match is a Category 3 match. Access to the Reserve is available to all members. Details on access can be found below.

Event Category		Full & Restricted members	Provisional members
3	Access to the Reserve	All levels	All levels
	Visitor Tickets	Four tickets	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
	Members' Dining Room	Yes - up to four visitors	Yes - up to four visitors
	Jim Stynes Grill	Yes - up to four visitors	Yes - up to four visitors
	Long Room Passes for visitors	Passes not required	Passes not required
	Balcony Passes for visitors	Passes not required	Passes not required

Unreserved seating areas are available in the following locations:

Level 1

• M37 (rows D-X)
• M38-M39
• M41-M42 - no alcohol
• M43-M49

Level 2

• N37 (rows A-K)
• N38 (rows A-J)
• N39-N40
• N41 (rows A-F) - no alcohol
• N43-N44
• N45 (rows A-L)
• N47
• N48 - no alcohol

Level 3

• P42-P45

Level 4
Closed

Dress Standards

For information on the Members' Reserve dress standards, click here.

Member expectations and Code of Conduct

The Club aims to provide a safe and friendly environment for all patrons to attend the MCG, and members and their guests are expected to respect the rules and regulations of the Club and behave in a respectful manner at all times within the Members’ Reserve. Click here to view the Code of Conduct.

Members' Dining

Please note: All facilities on Level 4 will be closed.

The registration period for the Members' Dining Room and Jim Stynes Grill for this event will open at 9.00am on Tuesday January 3. Bookings for BBL matches will be processed on a first-in, first-served manner.

Balcony passes will not be required for visitors to access Level 2 and 3 seating for Big Bash League matches. The Long Room Bar will not be operating for this match, however the room will remain open and accessible to members and their guests. The Long Room dress code will not apply.

Parking

Please note: the precinct is expected to be busy due to the Australian Open. Please allow plenty of time for arrival and plan to get to the MCG early.

General Public parking in Yarra Park is expected to fill. General public parking operates on a first-in, best-dressed basis and is subject to availability. Please keep an eye on the MCG Twitter account or website for parking updates.

A list of nearby alternative parking locations can be found here.

At the 'G

• You will be required to enter via Gate 2.
• The MCG is a cashless venue. All food, beverage, merchandise and ticketing outlets will be cashless – so all transactions will need to be made on your debit card, credit card or MCC Plus card.
• The MCG is a smoke, e-cigarette and vape free venue. Patrons found smoking or vaping inside the Ground will face immediate eviction.
• The MCG’s official hygiene partner, Dettol, has installed 275 hand sanitisation stations throughout the Ground to support good personal hygiene practices.
• We also recommend packing a fitted face mask. While masks are not mandatory, we encourage patrons who wish to do so to wear masks where physical distancing cannot be maintained.
• 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.

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 also features 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

Cricket times

Match commences: 7:15pm
1st Innings: 7:15-8:35pm
Innings Break: 8:35-8:50pm
2nd Innings: 8:50-10:10pm

Metro Trains Disruptions

Buses replace trains on sections of the Mernda, Hurstbridge, Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston, Stony Point and Upfield lines this Monday.

• 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.

Cranbourne and Pakenham line passengers are advised:

• Passengers travelling to Westall, express buses at Flinders Street depart Federation Square.
• Passengers travelling to stations between Caulfield and Westall, board a Belgrave, Lilydale or Glen Waverley train and change at Burnley for limited express buses.

Frankston line passengers are advised:

• Passengers travelling to Moorabbin, board a Sandringham train and change at Brighton Beach for express buses.
• Passengers travelling to stations between Caulfield and Moorabbin, limited express buses depart the Arts Centre.
• Passengers travelling all stations to Moorabbin, stopping all stations buses depart Parliament.

Mernda, Hurstbridge, Stony Point and Upfield line passengers are advised:

• Passengers are advised to return to where they got off the bus prior.

For further information and to plan your journey at ptv.vic.gov.au.

MCC Library Fact Sheet

Click here to read the MCC Library Fact Sheet.

Flashing Lights Warning

Please note, flashing lights and pyrotechnics will be used throughout this match at the MCG.