Event Day guide
Metro Trains
There are two train stations close to the MCG. Jolimont is north of the ground and offers a five-minute stroll through Yarra Park to the ground. From any railway station in the central business district, take the Hurstbridge or Epping lines.
The other station is Richmond on the south-eastern side of the MCG. It's a slightly longer walk to the ground but you can walk past the Punt Road Oval to the Great Southern Stand side which is best for Gate 5 and 6 entry.
To get to Richmond station from the city, take any train on the Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein, Glen Waverley, Dandenong, Pakenham,Cranbourne, Frankston or Sandringham lines.
Three tram routes provide access to the MCG.
- No. 75 (City-Vermont South) travels along Flinders St and connects with the eastern suburbs via Wellington Parade.
- No. 48 (Docklands/City-North Balwyn) travels along Collins St and connects with the eastern suburbs via Wellington Parade. Both these routes stop just outside the MCG.
- No. 70 (Docklands/City-Wattle Park) travels along Flinders St then detours via Melbourne Park and the tram stop is a short walk across the footbridge to the ground.
Taxis
Taxis are available from the ground at the conclusion of each event or alternatively from the Pullman Hotel directly opposite the MCG near Jolimont station.
Otherwise the venue is a pleasant 15 minute walk from the city.
Explore Melbourne
The MCG is located centrally to the heart of Melbourne and accessible by public transport or a short walk to Federation Square and local hotels and eateries.
This year's match is being played on a Saturday evening leaving you time to explore the vast array of attractions and activities in and around the MCG.
Melbourne has plenty to offer to make sure you don’t miss a beat while visiting Australia’s most livable city.
Melbourne has a diverse array of tourism attractions sure to meet your weekend needs.
You can fill your time discovering new bars, absorbing the city’s art and culture scene, pampering yourself with the ultimate fashion experience and feasting your way through the lane ways of fine food and markets