12th June 3:20 pm

*Parking alert: Access is restricted to accredited passholders and accessible permit holders only. No general public parking is available for this match.

The Melbourne Cricket Club is excited to welcome you back to the Members’ Reserve for the 2023 AFL Premiership Season.

For all of the information you need to know about visiting the Reserve this AFL season, click here.

View the 2023 AFL Premiership Season fixture at the MCG here.

Support FightMND at Big Freeze 9

Big Freeze returns to the 'G for the King's Birthday match between Melbourne and Collingwood.

Raising funds for FightMND - a charity co-founded by Neale Daniher - FightMND aims find effective treatments and a cure for Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

Each year the MCG is turned into a sea of blue, with fans of both teams wearing the famous blue beanie, and arriving at the match early to see the beloved celebrities take the plunge down the Big Freeze slide.

Stay tuned for key match timings and a list of this year's sliders.

Find out more about FightMND and Big Freeze at the 'G.

Buy a beanie

Match category

This match is a Category 1 match. Unreserved seating is available. To view the Members’ Reserve seating map click here.

*Unreserved seating areas are subject to change.

Level 1

• M37-M41 (rows A-Z)
• M42-M43
• M44 (rows A-LL)
• M45 - no alcohol

Level 2

• N43-N44
• N45 (rows A-M)
• N47
• N48 - no alcohol

Level 3

• P42-P45

Level 4

• Not available

 
Please note, seat tickets will be distributed for unreserved seating on Level 1 for this match. Once the gates open and members and guests have chosen their seats, an attendant will issue a reserved seat ticket to those in attendance at the time. If arriving at a later time, please see one of the attendants in the unreserved bays and they will be issue you with seats tickets for available seating. Seat tickets will only be issued to members and guests in attendance.

Overseas members
Members who have been placed on the Overseas membership list do not automatically have entry rights during the AFL season. Entry to the Club’s facilities will be granted on a return visit as long as it does not exceed six weeks on submission of an itinerary showing the member’s arrival to and departure from Australia. For more information please visit mcc.org.au/overseas.

Tickets

Reserved seat and visitor tickets are sold out for this match.

Full and Restricted members without reserved seats can still access unreserved seating and standing room for this match by scanning their membership card at Gate 2.

Arrive early

To ensure you are inside the Ground in time for the match start, arrive early and leave plenty of time for the entry process.

If you have reserved a seat, download your seat ticket prior to your arrival. To gain entry into the match, scan your physical or digital membership card at the turnstiles.

Members' Dining

The registration period for the Members' Dining Room, Lucy Liu Lounge and Jim Stynes Grill for this event will open at 9.00am AEST on Monday May 29 and close at 5.00pm on the following day.

Long Room & Balcony Passes

Long Room and Balcony Passes are not available for this match.

Additional dining options

MCC members and their guests can access a range of additional dining facilities in the MCC Members’ Reserve on match days at the MCG with no booking required.

Locations include:

• Long Room - match category conditions and dress standards apply
• Trumble Bar & Cafe
• Tower 6

Parking

General public parking is unavailable for this match. Parking is available to disability 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.

Parking for disability permit holders can be pre-booked via Ticketek here.

Precinct Road Closures

The following roads around the MCG precinct will be closed pre and post match:

• Brunton Avenue: between 12.00pm and 6.50pm.
• Jolimont Street and Jolimont Terrace: between 12.00pm and 6.50pm
• Wellington Parade: between 5.50pm and 6.50pm
• Vale Street: between 12.00pm and 6.50pm

Train and Road Disruptions

Metro Trains
Buses replace trains on sections of the following Metro Train lines:

• Cranbourne
• Pakenham
• Frankston
• Stony Point

Passengers on these lines should:

• allow extra time when travelling to and from the MCG.
• be aware after games there may be increased congestion and delays getting onto the platforms at Richmond and Jolimont stations.
• to catch a return bus post-match, return to where they got off the bus prior.

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

V/Line
Buses replace trains on sections of the Gippsland train lines this weekend.

Passengers on these lines should:

• allow extra time when travelling to and from the MCG.
• be aware after games there may be increased congestion and delays getting onto the platforms at Richmond and Jolimont stations.
• to catch a return bus post-match, return to where they got off the bus prior.

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

Road
Footscray Road will be closed citybound.

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. The G-Train 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

For this match, The 'G Train will run from 11.30am to 7.00pm.

Find out more

MCC Library Fact Sheet

Click here to read the MCC Library Fact Sheet for this match.

Industry Beans competition

Industry Beans are offering footy fans the chance to win an Espresso Club membership every week during Rounds 12-17, which includes a De'Longhi Espresso Machine and a year's supply of coffee beans.

To enter, simply buy a coffee at an AFL match at the MCG and scan the QR code.

Terms and Conditions

Australian Sports Museum

The Australian Sports Museum is open for those attending the match from gate opening (listed above) until 15 minutes before the match start time.

Tickets for the Australian Sports Museum are half price and can be purchased on the day inside Gate 3 at the MCG. The Museum showcases the best of Australian sports including AFL, cricket and the Olympics.

Be sure to arrive early to make the most of your visit.

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.