*No general public parking. Parking is available for accessibility and accredited passholders only.
The Melbourne Cricket Club is excited to welcome you to the Members’ Reserve for the 2024 AFL Premiership Season ANZAC Day match between Essendon and Collingwood.
View the full 2024 AFL Premiership Season fixture
here.
Scroll below for key information about accessing the MCG for this match.
Key Timings
We encourage patrons to arrive early, and allow plenty of time for the entry process to ensure you are inside the MCG in time to witness the ANZAC Day Ceremony.
1.45pm - Australian Army Band
2.24pm - Motorcade of Veterans
2.35pm - Pre-Match Entertainment (Something for Kate)
2.51pm - Match Ball Delivery
2.58pm - Joint Banner Run Out
3.00pm - Roulettes Flyover
3.06pm - Observance Ceremony
3.12pm - National Anthems
3.18pm - Coin Toss
3.20pm - Match Start
Please note: Service at all outlets within the MCG and entry through the gates will be paused out of respect during the Observance Ceremony. Operations will resume at the conclusion of the Ceremony.
MCC Library Fact Sheet
Click here to read the MCC Library Fact Sheet for this match.
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This match is a Category 1 match.
| Event Category |
|
Full & Restricted members |
Provisional members |
| 1 |
Access to the Reserve |
All levels |
No access |
| Visitor Tickets |
Up to four tickets |
| Level 2 & 3 Access** |
Members only
|
| Long Room |
Yes
|
| Members' Dining Room & Missymu by Shirley |
Yes - up to two visitors
|
| Jim Stynes Grill |
Yes - up to two visitors
|
| Long Room Passes for visitors |
No |
| Balcony Passes for visitors |
No |
TICKETS
Reserved seat and visitor tickets for the 2024 AFL Premiership Season Round 7 match between Essendon and Collingwood are exhausted. Full and Restricted members can still access unreserved seating and standing room in the Members' Reserve by scanning their membership card at the Gate 2 turnstiles on the day of the match, subject to capacity.
Should any members return their seats for this match, these will be made available to purchase via Ticketek as returns are made, subject to availability. We encourage members still looking to purchase a reserved seat ticket for themselves to keep an eye on this Ticketek page in the lead-up to the match. Please note, only members can purchase tickets from these returned seats. No additional visitor tickets will be available for this match.
We are pleased to invite you to join us at the MCG for the ANZAC Day Eve match between Richmond and Melbourne, or the traditional ANZAC Day clash between Essendon and Collingwood.
MCC 50-Year, Full, Restricted or Provisional members who are current or ex-service personnel are entitled to bring one guest (Annual Guest card holder, another member, or complimentary ticket holder) with them to attend either the Richmond v Melbourne OR the Essendon v Collingwood match in Round 7 of the 2024 AFL Premiership Season.
*Note: members cannot take up this ticket offer in conjunction with their existing MCC membership entitlement of two (2) visitor tickets.
Members will be able to apply for tickets for their chosen match from 10.00am on Tuesday April 2 until 5.00pm on Thursday April 11. Tickets can be requested by completing the online application form via the Military Veterans Group page on the MCC website (subject to capacity) and providing the required evidence of eligibility.
The Hans Ebeling Room will be reserved exclusively for MCC current and ex-service people and a guest. The room is located on Level 2, behind seating bay N37. It will be a great place to catch up with friends and enjoy a beverage and light refreshments.
*Due to room capacity, please note additional guests cannot be accommodated in the room.
Members will be eligible to access a Long Room pass for their guest to access the Long Room on the day (subject to dress standards).
One drink voucher per attendee will be provided (one per member and one per guest) to redeem a beverage of their choice in the Hans Ebeling Room or Long Room. Drinks included will be beer, house wine, sparkling wine and soft drink. Long Room passes and drink vouchers will be available for members to collect on the day of their chosen game outside the Hans Ebeling Room.
Members’ Reserve dress standards are acceptable in the Hans Ebeling Room for both matches (jacket and tie not required for access), however members should note the additional standard of dress required for the Long Room, which can be viewed here.
Reserved seating will be available within the 50-Year members seating bay N42, for 50-Year members and their guest, or seating bay N37 on Level 2. Other guests are not permitted in this area.
Further information about the arrangements can be found online at www.mcc.org.au, or if you have any further queries please contact Membership Services on 9657 8888 or via email membership@mcc.org.au.
We trust you will enjoy the match you attend and the Club’s hospitality on these special days of remembrance.
The following areas are available for unreserved seating, subject to availability.
Level 1
- M37-M41 (rows A-Z)
- M42-M43
- M44 (rows A-LL)
- M45 (no alcohol)
Level 2
- N43-N44
- N45 (rows A-L)
- N47
- N48 (no alcohol)
Level 3
SEAT TICKETS
Please note, seat tickets will be distributed for unreserved seating on all levels 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.
DINING AVAILABLE FOR PRE-BOOKING
For this match, dining reservations are available in the Members’ Dining Room, Jim Stynes Grill and Missymu by Shirley.
The registration period is now closed 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
LONG ROOM AND BALCONY PASSES
Long Room passes are not 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. Parking is available for accessibility and accredited passholders only.
Click here for alternative parking options close to the MCG.
Parking for disability permit holders can be pre-booked via Ticketek
here.
PRECINCT ROAD CLOSURES
- Brunton Avenue will be closed from 12.00pm to 6.50pm
- Jolimont Street will be closed from 12.00pm to 6.50pm
- Jolimont Terrace will be closed from 12.00pm to 6.50pm
- Vale Street will be closed from 12.00pm to 6.50pm
- Wellington Parade will be closed from 5.50pm to 6.20pm
- 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.
NEW SECURITY TECHNOLOGY
As part of the MCC’s ongoing commitment to providing the safest possible environment for fans, the MCG has introduced Evolv touchless security screening technology at all gates on event days. This state-of-the-art system allows patrons to simply pass through the security gates without needing to remove personal items from their bags.
As patrons pass through the gates, the technology detects any prohibited items and comes up on a small screen that is monitored by security. If an item is flagged, security will do a secondary search of the patron’s bag or with a hand wand.
More information is available
here under the 'Visiting the MCG' heading.
FLASHING LIGHTS 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.
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
Running Times
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
