AFL Round 3 - St Kilda v Essendon

*Parking alert: Access via Gate 7 is restricted to accredited passholders and disability permit holders only.

Step into Greatness at the 'G during the 2023 AFL Premiership Season.

The Melbourne Cricket Club, as ground managers of the MCG, looks forward to welcoming you to the 'G as the Saints celebrate 150 years of red, white and black.

Enjoy epic pre-game entertainment with musicians Dan Sultan, Alex Lahey, Ella Hooper and the Melbourne Gospel Choir kick-starting the celebrations from 6.30pm.

For everything you need to know on visiting the MCG for AFL, click here.

Tickets

Tickets for this match are now on sale via Ticketek.

Tickets can be purchased via the Ticketek website, at Ticketek agencies or at the ground on match day, subject to availability. A total of 10 tickets can be purchased in one transaction.

General Admission Seating

Please note, general admission seating areas are subject to change. Continue to check regularly for updates and check the general admission screens at your gate upon arrival to the MCG.

Shane Warne Stand

• M28 (row A-L) (no alcohol)
• Q1-Q6
• Q7-Q15 1/2 (rows Q-DD)

Ponsford Stand

• M35-M36
• Q29-Q36

Olympic Stand

• Q49-Q52 (rows P-MM)
• Q53-Q57

AFL Reserve
Please note, seating in the AFL Reserve is available to AFL members only.

• Q15 1/2-Q19 (rows K-DD)
• Q20-Q28

Cheer Squad areas

St Kilda: M3 (rows A-O)
Essendon: M33 (rows A-Z)

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. The G-Train 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

Parking

Limited general public parking in Yarra Park is available for this match. Click here for parking information as well as alternative parking options close to the MCG, and continue to check regularly for updates. Parking is subject to availability, and may fill for this match. Please arrive early and keep an eye on the MCG Twitter account for parking updates.

Parking can be pre-booked via Ticketek here, subject to capacity. Patrons who pre-book parking should allow plenty of time to arrive and park to ensure you are inside the ground for the match start. Queues to enter Yarra Park parking gates are likely. A pre-booked parking ticket does not allow express entry.

Road closures

Brunton Avenue: 5.30pm-7.25pm & 10.05pm-11.05pm
Wellington Parade: 10.05pm-10.35pm

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.

At the 'G

• You will be required to enter via the gate listed on your ticket.
• The MCG is a cashless venue. All food, beverage, merchandise and ticketing 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.
• At the MCG, your safety is our priority. If you experience any form of antisocial behaviour, please report it by texting 'Assist' to the MCG's antisocial text hotline on +61 409 117 621.

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2023 AFL Premiership Season Round 3 - St Kilda v Essendon

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 from 10.00pm-5.00pm.

Please note: MCG Tours only operate on select event days.

Find out more.

Metro Trains Disruptions

Buses replace trains on sections of the Hurstbridge, Belgrave, Lilydale, Cranbourne, Pakenham and Frankston lines at various times on Saturday April 1.

• Passengers should allow extra time when travelling to and from the MCG.
• Please be aware after the game there may be increased congestion and delays getting onto the platforms at Richmond and Jolimont stations.
• Passengers are advised to return to where they got off the bus prior.

For further information and to plan your journey at ptv.vic.gov.au.

Flashing Lights Warning

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

Zero delay commentary for the hearing impaired

The SEN Stadium App provides a zero delay commentary on the Hearing Loop at the MCG. Download here.