AFL Round 1 - Geelong Cats v Essendon

*Parking alert: No public parking is available for this match. Parking is available for disability and accredited passholders only. A list of alternative parking options can be found here.  

Note for match attendees: Our MCG App is currently experiencing technical issues. We apologise for the inconvenience.

For assistance with any match day issues, please message us on our Twitter account or speak to one of our staff members. For the anti-social text line, please text 0409 117 621. 

Step back into Greatness as football returns to the 'G for the 2022 AFL Premiership Season.

The Melbourne Cricket Club, as ground managers of the MCG, looks forward to welcoming you to the 'G throughout the 2022 AFL Premiership Season.

Tickets are now on sale for 2022 AFL Premiership Season matches (Rounds 1-5).

For more information on visiting the MCG this AFL season, click here.

View the 2022 AFL Premiership Season fixture at the MCG here.

Arrive early

In 2022, the process for entry into the MCG will take longer than usual. To ensure you are inside the MCG in time for the match start, arrive early and leave plenty of time for the entry process.

Download your seat ticket prior to your arrival at the MCG. To gain entry into the match, please show staff your proof of check-in and vaccination status before scanning your digital ticket at the turnstiles.

COVID-19 Vaccination Condition of Entry

In line with the Victorian Government health directives for major events at the MCG, entry will only be granted to fully vaccinated patrons. Patrons must also check-in to the MCG upon entry via QR code using the Service Victoria App. Patrons 18 years and over must provide proof of vaccination status and proof of check-in.

For further information, click here.

General admission seating

Great Southern Stand
M4-M9 
M10 (rows A-Z)
P1-P15 Q1-Q6
Q1-Q6
Q7 rows H-DD
Q8-Q15½ rows P-DD

Ponsford Stand
M31-M36
Q29-Q36

Olympic Stand
M56-M57
Q49-Q57 rows K-back

AFL Reserve
Q15 1/2-Q22 (rows K-DD)
Q23-Q28

Please note that general admission areas are subject to change.

Look out for updates on available general admission areas on a match day via the MCG's Twitter page.

Public ticket sales will be available from Gates 1 and 3.

 

 

Cheer squad allocations

Geelong Cats - M3 rows A-T
Essendon - M33 rows A-Z

MCC Library Fact Sheets

2022 AFL Premiership Season - Round 1 - Geelong Cats v Essendon
The MCC Library Record Volume 9 - Richmond v Carlton, 1921 Grand Final Retrospective

Parking

There is no general public car parking available. Parking in Yarra Park is available for disability and accredited passholders only.  A list of alternative parking options can be found here.    

Road closures

• Brunton Avenue: 12.40pm-2.10pm (pre-match)
• Brunton Avenue: 4.50pm-5.50pm (post-match)

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 in 2022, the G-Train will also feature 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

MCG Multi-Faith Prayer Room

The new MCG Multi-Faith Prayer Room is open to all patrons from Round 1 onward.

Located on Level B1 of the Great Southern Stand (at approximately M13), the room 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.

Replacing a previous smaller space in the Ponsford Stand, the new Multi-Faith Prayer Room is accessible for all patrons from across the stadium, regardless of where they are seated.

Australian Sports Museum

The Australian Sports Museum is open event days before the bounce for all ticket holders.

Located at Gate 3 inside the MCG, the Museum showcases the best of Australian sports including AFL, cricket and the Olympics.

For this match, the Museum is open form 12.00pm - 1.55pm.

Please note: MCG Tours do no operate on event days.

Find out more.

Festival of Footy

Head down to the Festival of Footy Live Site at Yarra Park, outside the MCG, for activities including food trucks, football skills clinics and more.

The Festival of Footy is on from 10.00am until 2.00pm and from 4.30pm until 7.00pm on Saturday March 19 with sessions available at each Round 1 match at the ‘G.

Click here to find out more.

COVIDSafe Measures

COVIDSafe settings will be in place throughout the MCG, so please play your role and follow these simple directions:

• Clean hands. Please remember to wash or sanitise your hands regularly, using one of the MCG’s installed 275 Dettol hand sanitisation stations throughout the Ground.
• Know when it’s time to bow out. If you have COVID-19 symptoms or have been advised to get tested by a contact, workplace or school, please get tested and isolate until you get a negative result.
• Protect the head. Pack a fitted face mask, as masks are strongly recommended in areas where physical distancing cannot be maintained.
• Stay at least a couple of cricket bat’s length apart. For good measure, please stay 1.5 metres from one another.

SEN Stadium

Download the SEN Stadium App and listen to live commentary at the MCG.