Getting to the 'G
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More than three million people visit the MCG each year. There are a variety of ways to reach the famous stadium.
Public Transport
TrainsThere are two train stations close to the MCG. Jolimont (otherwise known as MCG Station) 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 Shane Warne Stand side.
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. Advice from Public Transport Victoria for MCG patrons.
Trams
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 Street 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 Street then detours via Melbourne Park and the tram stop is a short walk across the footbridge to the ground.
The Bus route 246 is run by National Bus Company, which links La Trobe University with Elsternwick Station in a useful service for patrons from the northern and southern suburbs. The 246 stops in Punt Road, just a punt kick from the ground.
Vehicle Parking
CarCar parking is extremely limited at the MCG on event days, and the use of public transport is strongly encouraged.
Yarra Park is regularly closed to the public to protect the Park.
When open, parking costs $15 per vehicle and is payable by eftpos only. Please note that we can no longer accept cash and vehicles unable to pay via card will not be allowed entry to Yarra Park.
To improve safety in Yarra Park, pedestrians are given priority when exiting MCG events. This will cause significant delays to vehicles being able to exit the park, with sections of the Park being held until crowds have thinned.
Street parking is very limited. Please see possible alternative parking options and plan ahead before driving to the MCG. Please note that these alternative car parks are not operated, owned or endorsed by the MCG and may have their own restrictions in place due to circumstances beyond our control. We recommend checking availability in advance and using public transport wherever possible.
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Car park gates will close when the Park is full, or 30 minutes after the event starts.
Accessible parking
Accessible parking is available in Yarra Park. Vehicles must display a valid accessibility permit to be permitted entry. Pre-paid parking is available to purchase via Ticketek, under 'Yarra Park Accessibility Event Day Parking'.
A limited number of drive-up spaces are available at matches when car parking is available to accessibility permit holders. Capacity will be strictly managed in response to the condition of Yarra Park, with the aim of preserving the park's quality, particularly during periods of wet or adverse weather.
For the Shane Warne Stand and AFL Members Reserve, enter via Punt Road (Yarra Park Gate 5).
MCC members and public patrons heading to the Ponsford Stand, Members' Reserve or Olympic Stand should enter Yarra Park via Wellington Parade South (Yarra Park Gate 3, Wellington Parade South).
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Parking in Yarra Park operates under strict guidelines and all accessible patrons are parked on a first in, best dressed basis. Whilst our staff make every effort to park cars as close as possible to the MCG, you may be parked up to 300m away from the concourse. If you require assistance to get from your car to the MCG, our G-Train service is available free of charge.
Bus
Buses travelling to the MCG can utilise parking space in the Melbourne Park precinct.
For further information and booking form, please visit the Melbourne Park website.
Bicycles
While bicycles are not permitted to enter the stadium, nor park on the MCG concourse, there are a number of bicycle hoops located next to the stadium in Yarra Park. For major events during the summer, additional bike parking facilities will be available in the western section of Yarra Park, adjacent to the cricket nets outside Gate 1.
Please note: These facilities are not manned by security personnel and it is the responsibility of the cyclist to secure the bicycle before entering the stadium.
Pedestrian Bridges
The MCG is well serviced by pedestrian bridges that provide easy access to the stadium from a number of directions.
The William Barak Bridge, opened in 2006 in time for the Commonwealth Games, is a 525-metre bridge that provides walking access from Flinders Street station to the MCG. It rises from Birrarung Marr (near Federation Square) over Batman Avenue, the Jolimont Railway corridor and Brunton Avenue before descending into Yarra Park. The bridge links Melbourne’s fabulous sports and entertainment venues with the heart of the city.
The John Cain Arena (formerly Melbourne Arena) footbridge runs parallel to the Rod Laver Arena footbridge, extending from the MCG’s Gate 6 concourse over the railway corridor and descending into the Olympic Park precinct on Olympic Boulevard.
Due to redevelopment works at Melbourne Park, the Rod Laver Arena Footbridge no longer connects Olympic Boulevard with the MCG concourse. To cross the railway corridor from Olympic Boulevard, please use the John Cain Arena Footbridge.
Taxi Ranks
There are three taxi ranks located near the MCG for patrons to use as a safe and efficient way to hail a taxi:- In front of Pullman Hotel, corner of Wellington Parade and Clarendon Street in East Melbourne.
- Outside Rod Laver Arena on Olympic Boulevard (previously known as Swan Street).
- For patrons with mobility issues, a taxi pickup and drop-off area is available at the Bus Turning Circle, Jolimont Terrace, before and after MCG events.