Update: The MCG will now host three games in Round 16 of the 2021 AFL Premiership Season, after the Fremantle v Carlton match was relocated from Optus Stadium.
On Saturday, The MCG will host a VFL/AFL double-header for the first time since 1986. Melbourne will tackle GWS GIANTS on Saturday July 3 at 1.45pm, which will then be followed by Fremantle taking on Carlton, that match commencing at 7.40pm.Sunday afternoon football sees Collingwood take on St Kilda on Sunday July 4 at 3.20pm.
Tickets for the Melbourne v GWS GIANTS and Collingwood v St Kilda matches went on-sale to members at 3.00pm AEST, Wednesday June 30.
Tickets to the Fremantle v Carlton match will go on-sale to members from 12.00pm AEST , Friday July 2.
In line with the AFL's and the MCC’s endorsed COVIDSafe Event Plan, the two matches at the MCG on Saturday July 3 will be ticketed separately. Members wishing to attend both matches will need to reserve a separate ticket for each match for themselves and purchase visitor tickets for their guests.
Furthermore, all members and patrons in attendance for the Melbourne v GWS GIANTS match will be required to depart the MCG by 5.00pm in order for the venue to undergo cleaning ahead of the second match.
View: AFL Round 16 – Members' access arrangements
The Melbourne Cricket Club, as Ground managers of the MCG, encourages all members to familiarise themselves with the protocols, operations and restrictions regarding their visit to the Reserve.
View the MCG fixture below:
ROUND 16
Saturday July 3, 1.45pm AEST – Melbourne v GWS GIANTSSaturday July 3, 7.40pm AEST: Fremantle v Carlton
Sunday July 4, 3.20pm AEST – Collingwood v St Kilda
Photo Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos