*Parking alert: No general public parking is available for this match. 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 Elimination Final between St Kilda and GWS GIANTS.
For all of the information you need to know about visiting the Reserve this Finals Series,
click here.
For access to this match, members must have paid their renewal for the 2023/24 membership season (which commences on September 1, 2023) for their membership card to be valid.
This match is available to Full Restricted and Provisional members and their visitors only. Members of interstate and domestic reciprocal clubs and venues to not have access to this match.
MCC LIBRARY FACT SHEET
Click here to read the MCC Library Fact Sheet for this match.
Page Contents
The following access entitlements have been set in accordance with attendance estimates and expected demand of amenities by members.
| Details |
Full and Restricted members |
Provisional members |
| Match Access |
Yes |
Yes |
| Visitor Tickets |
Yes - 4 per member |
Yes - 2 per member |
| Levels 2 and 3 Access |
Full and Restricted members and visitors with a valid pass |
No |
| Bookable Dining Access |
Yes - limit of 2 visitors per member |
No |
| Long Room Passes |
1 per member |
No |
| Balcony Passes |
2 per member |
No |
| Seat Distribution |
No |
No |
PROVISIONAL MEMBER ACCESS
Throughout the AFL Finals Series the Club closely monitors the anticipated crowd for all matches and, if required, makes decisions to amend entitlements in the effort to have the Reserve as full as possible on a match day.
The Club has reviewed anticipated attendance in the Members' Reserve for the AFL Elimination Final match between St Kilda and GWS GIANTS at the MCG on Saturday September 9.
We are pleased to offer Provisional members the ability to access Members' Reserve for this match. Provisional members can access reserved and unreserved seating for themselves and two guests on Levels 1 and 4 of the Members' Reserve.
Reserved seat and visitor tickets for this match will be available from 9.00am Wednesday August 30 via
Ticketek.
TICKET PRICES
| Ticket Type |
Adult (age 15+) |
Child (age 6-14) |
| Member Reserved Seat |
$12 |
N/A |
| Visitor Reserved Seat |
$90 |
$34 |
| Visitor General Admission |
$78 |
$28 |
Full, Restricted and Provisional members can access the Members' Reserve free-of-charge by scanning their membership card at Gate 2, subject to capacity.
Prices are inclusive of all fees and GST except for a $8.30 transaction fee applicable to all transactions requiring payment.
Children aged 6-14 at date of ticket purchase are eligible to purchase a junior ticket. Children under the age of 6 are admitted free into the MCC Members' Reserve as long as they do not occupy a seat. If they wish to purchase a seat, this can be purchased at the junior ticket rate.
50-YEAR MEMBER ARRANGEMENTS
For access arrangements for 50-Year members during the 2023 AFL Final Series,
click here.
ACCESSIBLE SEATING
Reserved seating for patrons with accessible needs, including wheelchair spaces, and their carers (with a companion card) is available to MCC members via Ticketek by completing this
online form.
Members can complete the online request form immediately. Requests will be processed by Ticketek in order of receipt. If successful, members will be contacted to proceed with the booking within 48 hours of the on-sale. If the accessible seating allocation has been exhausted, Ticketek will notify members directly and advise the unreserved areas available.
A dedicated amount of unreserved seating will be available on Levels 1, 2 and 3 for members in the Members’ Reserve.
To view the Members’ Reserve seating map, please
click here.
UNRESERVED SEATING LOCATIONS
*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
Level 4
DINING AVAILABLE FOR PRE-BOOKING
For this match, dining reservations are available for Full and Restricted members in the Members’ Dining Room, Jim Stynes Grill and Lucy Liu Lounge.
The registration period for this event will open at 9.00am Thursday August 31.
Please note: Provisional members do not have access to pre-booked dining.
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
LONG ROOM AND BALCONY PASSES
Long Room or Balcony passes are available for this match. Full and Restricted members can access one Long Room pass and one Balcony pass for their guests per member.
Passes are available to book from 9.00am Thursday August 31.
Please note: Provisional members do not have access to Balcony and Long Room passes.
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. Parking is available for accessibility and accredited passholders only.
Parking for disability permit holders can be pre-booked via Ticketek
here.
TRAIN AND ROAD DISRUPTIONS
Metro Trains
Buses replace trains on sections of the following train lines:
Passengers on these lines should allow extra time when travelling to and from the MCG. When catching a return bus post-match, passengers should return to where got off the bus pre-match.
For further information and to plan your journey at
ptv.vic.gov.au
PRECINCT ROAD CLOSURES
- Brunton Avenue will be closed from 1.00pm to 7.00pm
- Jolimont Street and Jolimont Terrace will be closed from 1.00pm to 7.00pm
- Wellington Parade will be closed from 5.50pm to 6.20pm
- Vale Street will be closed from 1.00pm to 7.00pm
- 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.
FLASHING LIGHT AND PYROTECHNICS WARNING
Please note, flashing lights and pyrotechnics will be used throughout this match at the MCG.
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.
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.
ACCESSIBLE SEATING
Reserved seating for patrons with accessible needs, including wheelchair spaces, and their carers (with a companion card) is available to MCC members via Ticketek by completing this
online form.
Members can complete the online request form immediately. Requests will be processed by Ticketek in order of receipt. If successful, members will be contacted to proceed with the booking within 48 hours of the on-sale. If the accessible seating allocation has been exhausted, Ticketek will notify members directly and advise the unreserved areas available.
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
The 'G Train running times
Pre-match: 12.00pm to 3.50pm
Post-match: 6.05pm to 6.50pm
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
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
