*Access via Gates 3 and 5 is restricted to accredited and disability permit holders only.
The Melbourne Cricket Club looks forward to welcoming you to the MCG for Ed Sheeran.
For all of the information you need to know for attending Ed Sheeran,
click here.
Arrive early
To ensure you are inside the Ground in time for the show, arrive early and leave plenty of time for the entry process.
Tickets
Tickets for Ed Sheeran’s Australian tour can only be accessed via the
Ticketek App.
To protect fans, strict anti-scalping measures are being used for Ed Sheeran’s Australian tour, with all tickets digitally supplied and accessible via the Ticketek App only.
You must download the Ticketek App to access your tickets to the concert. Follow these three simple steps before you get to the venue to ensure smooth entry.
- Download the Ticketek App to view your ticket order on iPhone or Android
- Share tickets with others in your group so they have their own ticket on their mobile
- Add your ticket to your Apple Wallet (please note: Android users are not able to add tickets to the Google Wallet. Please use the Ticketek app for entry)
When you arrive at the venue, you will automatically receive a notification on your mobile phone to open your tickets. Make sure you tap on this to view your ticket in the wallet and use this as your ticket to enter the venue, and scan at the turnstiles. Your wallet ticket will open and scan even if your mobile is offline, or the mobile network is slow.
Tickets will be available to add to your wallet and share from Monday February 27. For more information on accessing your tickets,
click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
For information on attending Ed Sheeran at the MCG,
click here.
Arena Reserved Seating
To view a map of the Arena seating area,
click here.
Patrons with arena reserved seating must obtain a wristband prior to entering the venue.
A map showing the locations of wristband collection kiosks can be viewed
here, and will open from 3.30pm.
Please note, Arena A section ticketholders may collect their wristband from any wristband collection point shown on the map, however the wristband collection kiosk located closest to Gate 4 will only issue wristbands for Arena A section ticketholders. Arena B or C section ticketholders are asked to collect their wristband from one of the other locations shown on the
map.
Event details
Gates open: 4.30pm
Budjerah: 6.00pm
Maisie Peters: 7.00pm
Ed Sheeran: 8.15pm
Times are approximate and are subject to change at any time.
Parking
General public parking in Yarra Park is unavailable for this event. Parking via Gates 3 and 5 is available to accredited and disability permit holders only.
Parking available to accredited and disability permit holders will be extremely limited. Alternate transportation is recommended.
Patrons can pre-purchase accessible parking via
Ticketek. If sold out, there will be no pay-on-arrival parking available.
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. The G-Train also features vehicles with wheelchair-friendly access.
Please note: G-Train routes will be modified for this event, due to the amount of pedestrians in the precinct. Services after the concert, will not commence for a minimum of 45 minutes post-event. A limited number of wheelchairs will be available for those patrons who wish to not wait until the service can safely commence.
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
At the 'G
- You will be required to enter via the gate listed in your ticket.
- The MCG is a cashless venue. All food, beverage, ticketing 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.
- At the MCG, your safety is our priority. If you experience any form of antisocial behaviour, report it by texting 'assist' to the MCG's antisocial text hotline on +61 409 117 621.
Conditions of entry
Conditions of entry and a full list of prohibited items for this event can be viewed
here.
Please note there are no cloaking facilities at the venue.
Visual Story
Prepare for our upcoming concert at the MCG.
Click here to download and print the visual story.
Flashing Lights Warning
Please note, flashing lights and pyrotechnics may be used throughout this event at the MCG.
Metro Trains Disruptions
Buses replace trains on sections of the Hurstbridge, Belgrave, Lilydale and Upfield lines this Thursday and Friday.
Thursday
- Buses replace trains on the Belgrave and Lilydale lines between Camberwell and Box Hill stations.
Friday
- Buses replace trains on the Belgrave and Lilydale lines between Camberwell and Box Hill stations.
- Buses replace trains on the Hurstbridge line between Heidelberg and Greensborough stations from 8pm.
- Buses replace trains on the Upfield line between North Melbourne and Upfield stations from 9.30pm.
V/Line disruptions
Coaches replace trains on the Bendigo, Echuca, and Swan Hill lines this Thursday and Friday.
Thursday
- Coaches replace trains on the Bendigo, Echuca, and Swan Hill lines between Southern Cross and Bendigo, Echuca, and Swan Hill stations.
Friday
- Coaches replace trains on the Bendigo, Echuca, and Swan Hill lines between Southern Cross and Bendigo, Echuca, and Swan Hill stations.
Please be aware that after the concerts, there are extra services available to take fans home on the Ballarat and Geelong lines, as well as an extra coach on Thursday night for Seymour Line passengers. For more information,
click here.
Passengers should allow extra time when travelling to and from the MCG. Please be aware after the concerts 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.
For further information and to plan your journey at
ptv.vic.gov.au.
