2022 AFL Premiership Season

AFL Round 1 - Melbourne v Western Bulldogs

Wednesday MAR 16

7:10 pm

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Melbourne FC

Melbourne

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Western Bulldogs

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Opening times

Gates

Public

5.00pm

AFL Reserve

5.00pm

MCC Reserve

5.00pm

Parking

Gate 3: Closed

Gate 5: 4.00pm*

Gate 6: Closed

Gate 7: 12.00pm*

*Parking alert: Due to the closure of Brunton Avenue, access via Gates 5 and 7 is restricted to accredited passholders and disability permit holders only.

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
Q1-Q15 1/2 

Ponsford Stand
M28-M32
M35-M36
Q28-Q33

Olympic Stand
Q49-Q51 (rows T-MM)
Q52-55 (rows K-MM)

AFL Reserve
M27 (rows J-Z) (alcohol-free area)
Q15 1/2- Q19 (rows K-DD)
Q20-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

Melbourne - M3 rows A-T
Western Bulldogs - M33 rows A-S

MCC Library Fact Sheets

2022 AFL Premiership Season - Round 1 - Melbourne v Western Bulldogs
The MCC Library Record Volume 9 - Richmond v Carlton, 1921 Grand Final Retrospective

Parking

Parking in Yarra Park is available for accessibility and accredited passholders only. There is no general public car parking available. 

Road closures

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:

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.

Festival of Footy

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 kicks off on Wednesday March 16 from 4.00pm until 7.30pm ahead of the much anticipated 2021 AFL Grand Final rematch with sessions available at each Round 1 match at the ‘G.

COVIDSafe Measures

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

SEN Stadium

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

SEN Stadium

Things to do

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