G Flip and Sampa will light up the MCG on the first two nights of the Women’s Ashes Test at the MCG, with Cricket Australia announcing the ‘Ashes After Dark’ performers yesterday.
Melbourne-born artist G Flip will take to the stage during Dinner Break on Day 1 of the match, whilst Zambian singer, rapper and songwriter Sampa the Great will produce a Friday night Dinner Break dance party.
The Women’s Ashes Test match, beginning on Thursday January 30, 2025, marks a historic occasion for the MCG as the first Women’s Test match at the stadium in more than 75 years, and also the MCG’s first-ever Day-Night Test match.
There’s even more ways to get involved in this historic match with the MCC:
Women’s Ashes Lunch
Mark a milestone moment in MCG history as we welcome the first women’s Test match at the MCG in 75 years, and the MCG’s very first day-night Test.Members can enjoy a two-course lunch and takeaway dessert, beverage package and reserved seat on Level 2 to watch all the action when the match commences.
Guest speakers will be announced shortly!
Date: Thursday January 30 (Day 1 of the Women’s Ashes Test)
Location: Members’ Dining Room, Level 2, MCC Members’ Reserve
Cost: $110 (members), $120 (guests. Will also require a visitor ticket for the match)
Young Members’ Women’s Test Function
The MCC Young Members are taking over the Hans Ebeling Room for Day 2 of the historic Women’s Ashes Test between Australia and England.Open to members aged 18 – 39, the Young Members’ Women’s Test Function will see members and their guests treated to delicious grazing food stations, scones, a three-hour beverage package and a Level 2 reserved seat.
Date: Friday January 31 (Day 2 of the Women’s Ashes Test)
Location: Hans Ebeling Room, Level 2, MCG
Cost: $90 (members), $95 (guests. Will also require a visitor ticket for the match)
Women’s Ashes Test Dinner
Enjoy the best views in the house with the Women of the MCC and enjoy the Women’s Ashes Test from premium Level 2 reserved seats in the Members’ Reserve.Enjoy a sit-down, two-course meal in the prestigious Committee Room, supper, a three-hour beverage package and complimentary reserved seats on Level 2 behind the bowler’s arm.
Date: Friday January 31
Location: Committee Room by Grossi, Level 2, MCC Members’ Reserve
Cost: $140 (members), $150 (guests. Will also require a visitor ticket for the match)
Match Day Dining
MCC members can also book spots for themselves and their guests in the Members’ Dining Room for each day of the Women’s Ashes Test.Bookings for the Members’ Dining Room open at 9.00am AEDT Monday January 13 and close at 5.00pm the following day.
The kids are taking over Tower 6
Join us on Day 3 of the Test for kids activities in Tower 6!Arrive early and enjoy all the fun with the MCC, including giveaways, face painting, competitions, photo opportunities, roaming entertainment and pizza specials.
MCC members of all categories can access the Members’ Reserve for all days of the Women’s Ashes Test, which begins on Thursday January 30, 2025. Members can access unreserved seating by scanning their membership card at the Gate 2 turnstiles or obtain reserved seat or visitor tickets online via Ticketek.