2022 Boxing Day Test - Day 1

Welcome back to the MCG for the 2022 Boxing Day Test

The Melbourne Cricket Club, as ground managers of the MCG, looks forward to welcoming you back to the MCG for the 2022 Boxing Day Test.

Tickets

General public tickets are available now by visiting Ticketek or going to cricket.com.au/tickets.

For more information on visiting the Reserve for cricket click here.

Getting to the MCG

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.

Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide

Warm weather is expected across the Boxing Day Test with temperatures forecast to reach 30 degrees Celsius and above. Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on a hat. Seek shade around the stadium concourse and slide on sunglasses to protect from the sun.

Patrons can fill up their water bottles for free at one of our many water stations available around the internal concourse. See their locations here.

Cricket times

Match commences: 10.30am
Session 1: 10.30am-12.30pm
Lunch: 12.30-1.10pm
Session 2: 1.10-3.10pm
Tea: 3.10-3.30pm
Session 3: 3.30-5.30pm

Road closures

Brunton Avenue: 8.30am-6.30pm
Vale Street: 8.30am-6.30pm
Wellington Parade: 6.00-6.30pm

Parking

General public parking in Yarra Park is unavailable for this match day. Parking is available to accredited passholders and disability permit holders only. Click here for parking information as well as alternative parking options close to the MCG, and continue to check regularly for updates.

At the 'G

• You will be required to enter via the gate noted on your ticket.
• The MCG is a cashless venue. All food, beverage and merchandise 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.
• The MCG’s official hygiene partner, Dettol, has installed 275 hand sanitisation stations throughout the Ground to support good personal hygiene practices.
• We also recommend packing a fitted face mask. While masks are not mandatory, we encourage patrons who wish to do so to wear masks where physical distancing cannot be maintained.
• At the MCG, your safety is our priority. If you experience any form of antisocial behaviour, please report it via the MCG's antisocial text hotline on +61 409 117 621.

MCC Library Fact Sheet

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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 and 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

Multi-Faith Prayer Room

The MCG Multi-Faith Prayer Room is open to all patrons.

The Multi-Faith Prayer Room is located on Level B1 of the Shane Warne Stand (behind approximately M13 and M14).

The facility is able to cater for more than 50 patrons at one time, and is suitable for patrons of all faiths including Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Hindu.

The Multi-Faith Prayer Room is accessible for all patrons from across the stadium, regardless of where they are seated.

Flashing Lights Warning

Please note, flashing lights will be used throughout this match at the MCG.

Help keep the ‘G clean

As well as cheering on your favourite team this summer, throw your support behind the MCG’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact.

There are more than 250 bins around the seating bowl and external concourse and we encourage patrons to utilise these at each break of play.

Don’t get caught out – put your waste in the bin and enjoy the action!

West Gate Bridge Works - Major delays 90+ minutes

The Department of Transport is conducting annual maintenance works on the outbound lanes of the West Gate Bridge from 9pm Monday 26 December 2022 (Boxing Day) to 6am Wednesday 4 January 2023.  Significant delays of over 90 minutes may be expected with four of five outbound lanes closed, 24 hours a day – drivers are advised to avoid the area and detour early.

The Todd Road entry ramp to the Western Freeway will be closed during the works to provide access for work crews and emergency vehicles.

Delays can be expected across the network including:

• the West Gate Freeway between the city and West Gate Bridge
• the Domain Tunnel
• the citybound lanes of the Monash Freeway
• surrounding roads through the CBD, Dockland and Southbank
• South Melbourne and South Yarra.

People from the west to the city and beyond, should consider taking public transport or plan their return journey in advance to avoid major delays.

What you can do:

Detour early: use roads north of the CBD to avoid major delays on the West Gate freeway and on surrounding, last-minute detour routes. Refer to specific advice on how to best travel from various locations across Melbourne.

Look out for detour signs around the area

Listen to the radio for regular traffic updates

If you are travelling to major events in the city, particularly to New Years’ Eve activities, please consider taking public transport.

Follow VicRoads on social media

Real-time traffic conditions can be found at traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au or via the VicTraffic mobile app.