28th May 1:10 pm

*Parking alert: Access via Gate 7 is restricted to accredited passholders and disability permit holders only.

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.

Port Adelaide renames for Sir Doug Nicholls Round

Port Adelaide has renamed as the Yartapuulti Football Club for Sir Doug Nicholls Round.

Yartapuulti is the traditional Aboriginal name for Port Adelaide.

In Kaurna, ‘Yarta’ means place or land and ‘Puulti’ means sleep or death, which is the name the Kaurna people gave the land around the Port River.

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.

Match category

This match is a Category 3 match. Unreserved seating is available. To view the Members’ Reserve seating map click here.

*Unreserved seating areas are subject to change.

Level 1

• M37-M40
• M41 (rows A-Z)
• M42-M43
• M44 (rows A-LL)
• M45 - no alcohol
• M46 (rows A-Z)- no alcohol 
• M47-M48 (rows A-Z)

Level 2

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

Level 3

• P42-P45

Level 4

• Q37-Q41
• Q42-Q45 (rows A-MM - rows A-F no alcohol)
• Q46
• Q47-Q48 (rows G-MM)

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 for this match will go on sale to members from 10.00am AEST on Tuesday April 18 via Ticketek.

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 15 and close at 5.00pm on the following day.

Long Room & Balcony Passes

The registration period for Long Room and Balcony Passes for this event will open at 9.00am AEST on Monday May 15 and close at 5.00pm on the following Tuesday or until all passes are exhausted.

Walk up passes can be collected (on a first come, first serve basis) from the last two Membership Services windows to the far left outside of Gate 2 on match day.

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 available for this match. Click here for parking information as well as alternative parking options close to the MCG, and continue to check regularly for updates.

Parking in Yarra Park is subject to capacity. The MCG encourages patrons to arrive early and allow plenty of time to ensure you are inside the ground for the match start. Parking gates will close at the conclusion of the first quarter, unless capacity is reached prior.

Accessible (disability) parking permit holders can pre-book parking via Ticketek here, subject to capacity.

Precinct Road Closures

Road closures will occur on Brunton Avenue from 11.40am until 1.10pm and from 3.40pm to 4.40pm.

Train and Road Disruptions

Metro Trains
Buses replace trains on sections of the Stony Point, Cranbourne, Pakenham and Frankston 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

V/Line
Buses replace trains on sections of the Gippsland, Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough 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 eastbound this weekend.

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

The 'G Train will operate from 10.30am until 4.45pm for this event.

Find out more

Kick 2 Kick

Kick 2 Kick returns to the 'G*! Relive your favourite football moments on the hallowed turf of the MCG at the conclusion of this match. Bring your own football and follow staff for directions.

*Subject to weather.

MCC Library Fact Sheet

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

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.