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Round 1 - Essendon v Hawthorn

16th March 1:45 pm

V

Essendon @ESSENDONFC
@HAWTHORNFC
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  • Accessibility and Accredited Passholders only. Open from 12.30pmEnter via Wellington Parade
  • Accessibility and Accredited Passholders only. Open from 6.45amEnter via Punt Road
  • ClosedEnter via Punt Road
  • Accessibility and Accredited Passholders only. Open from 12.00pmEnter via Brunton Avenue

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MCC Reserve 11.30am

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Ticketing arrangements

Category 2 match

Long Room and Balcony passes

Match Day Availability
Long Room Passes - 70
Balcony Passes - 21
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Members Reserve

Dining Options

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Members' Dining Menu

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Jim Stynes Grill Menu

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Missymu by Shirley Menu

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Opening times

Gates

MCC Reserve

11.30am

AFL Reserve

12.00pm

Public

12.00pm

Parking

Gate 3: 10.00am*

Gate 5: 10.30am*

Gate 6: CLOSED

Gate 7: 7.30am*

*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 match between Essendon and Hawthorn

For all the information you need to know about visiting the Reserve this AFL season, click here.

For this match, join us in the Trumble Bar and Cafe from half-time until approximately one hour post-match for a DJ performance.

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

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  • Accessibility

Match Category

This match is a Category 2 match.  
Event Category
Full & Restricted members Provisional members
2 Access to the Reserve All levels Levels 1 and 4
Visitor Tickets Up to four tickets Up to two tickets
Level 2 & 3 Access**
  • Members
  • Visitors with Level 2 reserved seats or a Long Room or Balcony Pass
No Access
Long Room Yes No Access
Members' Dining Room & Missymu by Shirley Yes - up to four visitors
No Access
Jim Stynes Grill Yes - up to four visitors
Yes - up to two visitors
Long Room Passes for visitors One Pass No
Balcony Passes for visitors Up to two passes No

TICKETS
Tickets for Rounds 1-6 will be on-sale for MCC members from 10.00am AEDT Tuesday February 27, 2024 via Ticketek. 

Unreserved Seating

The following locations will be 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)
  • N46 (rows A-J)
  • N47
  • N48 (no alcohol)

Level 3
  • P42-P45

Level 4
  • Q40-Q45 (rows W-MM)
  • Q46-Q48 (rows Y-MM)

*Unreserved seating areas are subject to change.

Match Day Dining, Long Room and Balcony Passes

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 for this event will open at 9.00am AEST on Monday March 4 and close at 5.00pm on the following 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

LONG ROOM AND BALCONY PASSES
Long Room passes are not available for this match.

Getting to the ‘G

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.
PRECINCT ROAD CLOSURES
  • Brunton Avenue will be closed from 11.30am to 5.15pm
  • Jolimont Street will be closed from 11.30am to 5.15pm
  • Jolimont Terrace will be closed from 11.30am to 5.15pm
  • Vale Street will be closed from 11.30am to 5.15pm
  • Wellington Parade will be closed from 4.15pm to 4.45pm

ROAD AND RAIL DISRUPTIONS
Metro Trains
The following train lines will be impacted by disruptions on Saturday:
  • Belgrave Line
  • Pakenham Line
  • Sandringham Line

V/Line Trains
The following V/Line Train Lines will be impacted by disruptions on Saturday.
  • Seymour Line
  • Shepparton Line
  • Gippsland Line

Major Roads
The following roads will be impacted by disruptions on Saturday.
  • Wurundjeri Way (Docklands): southbound from Dudley Street to Bourke Street closed from 8.00pm
  • Footscray Road: lane closed in both directions between Shepard Bridge and Waterfront Way
  • M80 Ring Road (Greensborough): lanes closed overnight between Plenty Road and M80 Interchange
  • Greensborough Bypass (Greensborough): lanes closed over night between M80 Interchange and Plenty River Drive
  • Greensborough Highway (Watsonia): lanes closed between Watsonia Road and Grimshaw Street

At the ‘G

  • 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 LIGHT WARNING
Please note, flashing lights 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.

Accessibility

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
Pre-match: 10.30am- 2.15pm
Post-match: 4.30pm - 5.15pm

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
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