*Parking alert: No general public parking is available for this match. Limited parking is open for accessibility and accredited passholders only.
The Melbourne Cricket Club is excited to welcome you into the Members’ Reserve for the 2023 AFL Finals Series Grand Final between Collingwood and Brisbane Lions.
For all of the information you need to know about visiting the Reserve for the AFL Grand Final,
click here.
RESTRICTED MEMBER UPDATE
2023 AFL Grand Final MCC Restricted Member Access | The limited allocation of Restricted member tickets to today’s match has now been exhausted. The only access into the MCC Members’ Reserve now is eligible Full members and Annual Guest Card holders.
UNRESERVED SEATING UPDATE
Unreserved seating on Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 have now been filled.
Standing Room also remains available.
This information is correct as of 1.00pm Saturday September 30.
Only Full members and Annual Guest Card holders have access entitlements to the 2023 AFL Grand Final, subject to Members’ Reserve capacity, adhering to arrangements and being financial for the 2023/24 membership season. There will be no visitor tickets available for the 2023 AFL Grand Final.
For more information on attending the 2023 AFL Grand Final, Reserved Seat Ballot results or returning your seat, visit
mcc.org.au/grandfinalballot and read the Grand Final Arrangements and Reserved Seat Registration Guide
here.
Key Timings
8.00am - entry opens for those accessing unreserved seating
9.00am - entry opens for members with pre-booked reserved seat
9.30am - Gates open for the public and AFL Reserve
9.35am - NAB All Stars - U17s
12.38pm - Grand Final Sprint
1.27pm - William Barton and Jess Hitchcock performance
1.30pm - Toyota Grand Final retiree motorcade
1.36pm - Mike Brady performance
1.42pm - Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment: KISS
2.13pm - Teams enter
2.24pm - Delivery of the 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership Cup by Josh P. Kennedy, Premiership Cup Ambassador
2.25pm - Welcome to Country by Uncle Colin Hunter Jnr and National Anthem performed by Kate Miller-Heidke
2.28pm - Coin toss
2.30pm - Match commences
Half-Time - Telstra Half-Time Entertainment: Mark Seymour & The Undertow with special guest Kate Miller-Heidke
MCC LIBRARY FACT SHEETS
Click here to download the MCC Library Fact Sheet for the 2023 AFL Grand Final between Collingwood and Brisbane Lions.
Click here to download the MCC Library Grand Final Supplement.
Click here to download the MCC Library Record.
Page Contents
Unreserved seats and standing room
Approximately 7,500 seats and 1,000 standing spaces will be made available for unreserved access on AFL Grand Final Day on a first-in, first-served basis.
Queuing
Members and Annual Guest Card holders may queue for unreserved seating for entry into the Members’ Reserve at Gate 2. Aside from comfort breaks, members must remain in the queue and not leave personal items in their place. Any chairs, bags, rugs or other items left unattended for long periods will be removed from the queue.
One person in the queue represents one spot. Latecomers are not able to join family or friends already in the queue. Club and security staff will be assigned to continually monitor the queue. Members and Annual Guest Card holders who fail to adhere to these rules may face disciplinary action under the Club’s Code of Conduct. Tea and coffee points will be available for those queuing on AFL Grand Final morning.
In the interest of safety for all, members are asked to enter the Reserve in a safe, responsible and respectful manner. Running is not permitted when moving your way through the queue or into the Reserve’s seating area.
Children aged 2 years and under as of the day of the event are eligible to attend free of charge provided they are accompanied by an adult, and do not occupy a seat.
Gate 2B – Entry for Members with Access Needs and 50 Year Members
Members seeking unreserved accessibility seating and Members with reserved accessibility seating will be able to enter the Member’s Reserve via Gate 2b at 8:00am and 9:00am respectively. Each Member with a reserved accessibility seat can only be accompanied by one person. This accompanying person must be a Full member, hold an annual guest card or have redeemed a companion’s ticket upon showing proof of a valid Companion Card.
Please note only 50-Year members can access the seating in the 50-Year member seating bay (not other Full members or Annual Guest Card holders), with approximately 40 per cent of the bay available for unreserved seating.
Latecomers will not be able to join family or friends already in the queue.
Match day
A map of unreserved areas can be found here. Once you have selected your unreserved seat on Levels 1, 2 or 3, an MCC staff member will issue you with a reserved seat ticket for the match. Tickets on Level 4 will be distributed at the stairwell leading into each bay.
Once you occupy a seat, please remain there until you receive a ticket from an MCC staff member. Staff will begin issuing tickets within 15-20 minutes of gates opening.
Once you have your reserved seat ticket, you will be able to leave the MCG by scanning out via Gates 1 or 2. Seat saving is not permitted and tickets will only be issued to members or Annual Guest Card holders present.
Unreserved seating is located in the following areas:
Level 1
- M37
- M38-M40 (M38-M39 rows AA-NN no alcohol)
Level 2
- N43-N44
- N45 (rows A-L)
- N47
- N48 - no alcohol
Level 3
Level 4
- Q37-Q46 (rows CC-MM)
- Q47-Q48 (rows CC-MM - no alcohol)
Accessible unreserved seating is available in the following bays:
Level 1
- M39 (no alcohol)
- M40
- M42
- M43
- M44
- M45
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
- Q40 (restricted view)
- Q41
- Q44
- Q47
Designated alcohol-free areas for unreserved seating will be as follows:
Level 1: Bays M38 and M39 - Rows AA to MM
Level 2: Bay N48 – Full bay
Level 4: Bays Q47 and Q48 – Rows CC to MM
Management reserves the right to make changes to the unreserved seating procedure if they become necessary from a health, safety or security perspective.
View the Members' Reserve seating map for the 2023 AFL Grand Final below.
The registration period for the Members' Dining Room, Jim Stynes Grill and Lucy Liu Lounge for the Grand Final will run from 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday September 25.
Members should note that in the Members' Reserve, seats will NOT be issued to successful dining applicants. Further details on dining, including cancellation policy, access for children and more, visit
mcc.org.au/dining.
Casual dining
Soak up the AFL Grand Final Day atmosphere from inside the Members' Reserve with dining options available from the moment gates open.
If you’re joining the queue or planning to arrive early, why not stay a while and enjoy breakfast in Trumble Bar & Café or a breakfast roll in the Long Room.
Hot food will be available in the following outlets throughout the day:
Trumble Bar & Café: Breakfast will be available between 8.00am and 10.00am. The Café will then close for half an hour, before re-opening for lunch between 10.30am and 2.30pm.
Long Room: The famous Long Room will serve a snack breakfast of breakfast rolls between 8.00am and 9.00am on AFL Grand Final Day. Lunch service will then begin from 10.30am, running until 2.30pm. Please note, dress standards apply throughout the day in the Long Room.
Stumps Tavern: The Stumps Tavern menu, featuring a range of bar snack favourites, will be available from 10.00am.
Tower 6: From 10.30am Tower 6 will serve its fan-favourite woodfire pizzas and snacks.
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 AND BALCONY PASSES
No Long Room or Balcony passes are available for this match.
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.
Find your best way to get to the MCG with our journey planner and transport option tools. For information on public transport, pedestrian access, taxi ranks and more,
click here.
PARKING IN YARRA PARK
No general public parking is available for this match. Limited parking is available for accessibility and accredited passholders only.
IMPORTANT YARRA PARK DISABILITY PARKING UPDATE – 2023 AFL GRAND FINAL DAY
An additional and limited allocation of accessibility (disability) parking in Yarra Park for AFL Grand Final Day will be released for sale from 12noon AEST Wednesday September 27.
Vehicles must present a valid accessibility (disability) parking permit and a pre-purchased Ticketek Mobile ticket to staff members at the Yarra Park entry gate to gain access.
Parking passes can be purchased for $10 via
Ticketek and will be available until sold out.
Please note, only one car park pass can be purchased per transaction. Only one car park pass is required per car.
Entry at Saturday’s AFL Grand Final will be via Gate 5 off Punt Road and will close 15 minutes prior to the bounce of 2023 AFL Grand Final, approximately 2.15pm AEST.
An extremely limited number of accessibility (disability) car parking spots will also become available when the Yarra Park car parking area opens at 5.00am AEST on Saturday, September 30. This allocation is available on a first in, first served basis until capacity of the area is reached and can be purchased for $10.
There is no public parking available in Yarra Park for the 2023 AFL Grand Final. The Melbourne Cricket Club, manager of the MCG and Yarra Park precinct, strongly encourages attending patrons to utilise the extensive public transport network to travel to and from the event.
PRECINCT ROAD CLOSURES
The following roads around the MCG will be closed pre, during and post match.
- Brunton Avenue: 12.00am - 6.00am (half road closure). 6.00am - 11.59pm (full road closure)
- Jolimont Street and Jolimont Terrace: 5.00am - 8.00pm
- Vale Street: 8.00am - 8.00pm
- Wellington Parade: 5.15pm - 6.00pm
- 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 or credit card.
- The MCG is a smoke, e-cigarette and vape free venue. Patrons found smoking or vaping inside the Ground will face immediate eviction.
- At the MCG, your safety is our priority. If you experience any form of antisocial behaviour, please report it by texting 'Assist' to the MCG's antisocial text hotline on +61 409 117 621.
ENJOY THE FOOTY FESTIVAL
The parklands surrounding the MCG will turn into a hub for all footy lovers – with giveaways, entertainment, player appearances, food trucks and activities for people young and old in the days leading up to the big game.
Running from Wednesday September 27 until Saturday September 30, get to the surrounds of the MCG and soak up the AFL Grand Final Week buzz.
Click here for more information.
FLASHING LIGHT AND PYROTECHNICS WARNING
Please note, flashing lights and pyrotechnics will be used throughout this match at the MCG.
MCC MUSEUM AND MCC LIBRARY
The MCC Library and MCC Museum are open to members and their guests on match days at the MCG.
The MCC Library is located on Level 3 of the Members’ Reserve, whilst the MCC Museum, is located on Level B1.
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
Find out more
Operating times
Pre-match: 8.30am - 3.00pm
Post-match: 5.30pm - 6.30pm
ZERO DELAY COMMENTARY
The SEN Stadium App provides a zero delay commentary on the Hearing Loop at the MCG. Download
here.
SENSORY FRIENDLY SPACE
A Sensory Friendly Space is located within the Australian Sports Museum on Level 1 of the Olympic Stand (behind M51, inside Gate 3). This is a space for patrons of all ages who have sensory sensitivities, processing differences, or other hidden disabilities.
There are two rooms within the space offering patrons the ability to choose between quietly watching the event in a tiered theatre or using personal sensory strategies and fidget toys to relax in a multi-purpose room.
Find out more
Sensory Friendly Space opening times
11.30am - 5.45pm
HEARING LOOPS
The MCG has many hearing loops fitted throughout the stadium to relay PA announcements.
Find out more
ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES
For details about accessible seating, parking, bathrooms and companion cards
click here
