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*Parking alert: No general public parking is available for this match. Limited parking is available for accessibility and accredited passholders only.
MCC LIBRARY FACT SHEET
Click here to read the MCC Library Fact Sheet for this match.
AFL Reserve tickets for the 2025 Toyota AFL Finals Series match, Preliminary Final 1 – Collingwood v Brisbane Lions on Saturday September 20 are sold out. AFL Members must hold an upgraded Ticketek ticket to attend the match, with no general admission scanning available on match day.
CHEER SQUAD AREAS
Collingwood: M33
Brisbane Lions: M3
Features of this gate will include:
Opening times:
Saturday September 20
3.00pm - 5.30pm
If you have any questions or wish to provide feedback on your experience at the gate, please contact us here.
Download your ticket to your mobile for scanning upon entering the Ground.
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.
PARKING IN YARRA PARK
No general public parking is available for this match. Limited parking is available for accessibility and accredited passholders only.
Parking for disability permit holders can be pre-booked via Ticketek here.
PRECINCT ROAD CLOSURES
Three feature food offerings will be available throughout the MCG during the AFL Finals Series:
Discover where you can find these delicious offerings here.
Click here to view the various dietary options available throughout the MCG.
FLASHING LIGHT WARNING
Please note, flashing lights will be used throughout this match at the MCG.
INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES
Click here for information for families, including the location of Parents' Rooms and change tables.
MULTI-FAITH PRAYER ROOM
The MCG Multi-Faith Prayer Room is open to all patrons and located on Level B1 of the Shane Warne Stand (approximately behind bay M13).
Click here for more information.
AUSTRALIAN SPORTS MUSEUM
The Australian Sports Museum is open for those attending the match from gate opening (listed above) until 15 minutes before the match start time.
Tickets for the Australian Sports Museum are half price and can be purchased on the day inside Gate 3 at the MCG. The Museum showcases the best of Australian sports including AFL, cricket and the Olympics.
Be sure to arrive early to make the most of your visit.
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:
Find out more
Operating Times
1.30pm-8.30pm
ZERO DELAY COMMENTARY
The SEN Stadium App provides a zero delay commentary on the Hearing Loop at the MCG. Download here.
SENSORY FRIENDLY SPACE
A Sensory Friendly Space is located within the Australian Sports Museum on Level 1 of the Olympic Stand (behind M51, inside Gate 3). This is a space for patrons of all ages who have sensory sensitivities, processing differences, or other hidden disabilities.
There are two rooms within the space offering patrons the ability to choose between quietly watching the event in a tiered theatre or using personal sensory strategies and fidget toys to relax in a multi-purpose room.
Opening Times
3.00pm - 8.15pm
Find out more
ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES
For details about accessible seating, parking, bathrooms and companion cards click here
Step into Greatness at the 'G during the 2025 AFL Finals Series.
The Melbourne Cricket Club, as ground managers of the MCG, looks forward to welcoming you to the 'G for the 2025 AFL Finals Series Preliminary Final between Collingwood and the Brisbane Lions.MCC LIBRARY FACT SHEET
Click here to read the MCC Library Fact Sheet for this match.
Jump to:
- Tickets
- General Admission Seating and Cheer Squad locations
- Accessibility Entry Gate 3B
- Getting to the ‘G
- Food and Beverage Options
- At the ‘G
- Accessibility
Tickets
General Public tickets for the 2025 Toyota AFL Finals Series match, Preliminary Final 1 – Collingwood v Brisbane Lions on Saturday September 20 at the MCG are now exhausted. Should further tickets become available, they will be released via Ticketek on a date to be confirmed.AFL Reserve tickets for the 2025 Toyota AFL Finals Series match, Preliminary Final 1 – Collingwood v Brisbane Lions on Saturday September 20 are sold out. AFL Members must hold an upgraded Ticketek ticket to attend the match, with no general admission scanning available on match day.
General Admission Seating and Cheer Squad locations
General admission seating is unavailable for this match.CHEER SQUAD AREAS
Collingwood: M33
Brisbane Lions: M3
Accessibility Entry Gate 3B
For both preliminary finals, the MCG will open a dedicated entry at Gate 3B (to the left of Gate 3 opposite Club Hub) for patrons who require additional assistance entering the stadium. The entry process will be slower, quieter and will support patrons with disability (including hidden disabilities), those with sensory needs, or simply those who require additional help and time to enter the ground comfortably.Features of this gate will include:
- Handheld ticket scanning.
- No overhead announcements or flashing signs.
- Additional support from trained MCG staff and security, including staff who can interpret Auslan and The Inclusion Project’s Inclusion Officers.
- Close proximity to the Sensory Friendly Space and Changing Places bathroom.
- Staff will be able to assist patrons with the security entry process at the gate.
Opening times:
Saturday September 20
3.00pm - 5.30pm
If you have any questions or wish to provide feedback on your experience at the gate, please contact us here.
Getting to the ‘G
To ensure you are inside the Ground in time for the match start, arrive early and leave plenty of time for the entry process.Download your ticket to your mobile for scanning upon entering the Ground.
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.
PARKING IN YARRA PARK
No general public parking is available for this match. Limited parking is available for accessibility and accredited passholders only.
Parking for disability permit holders can be pre-booked via Ticketek here.
PRECINCT ROAD CLOSURES
- Brunton Avenue will be closed between 2.30pm-9.00pm.
- Jolimont Street & Terrace will be closed between 1.00pm-9.00pm.
- Vale Street will be closed between 1.00pm-9.00pm.
- Wellington Parade will be closed between 7.50pm-8.20pm.
Food and Beverage Options
View our range of MCG match day food and beverage options here.Three feature food offerings will be available throughout the MCG during the AFL Finals Series:
- The Holy Grail Burger & Chips
- The Premiership Peck Burger & Chips
- Detroit-Style Pizza Singles
Discover where you can find these delicious offerings here.
Click here to view the various dietary options available throughout the MCG.
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.
FLASHING LIGHT WARNING
Please note, flashing lights will be used throughout this match at the MCG.
INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES
Click here for information for families, including the location of Parents' Rooms and change tables.
MULTI-FAITH PRAYER ROOM
The MCG Multi-Faith Prayer Room is open to all patrons and located on Level B1 of the Shane Warne Stand (approximately behind bay M13).
Click here for more information.
AUSTRALIAN SPORTS MUSEUM
The Australian Sports Museum is open for those attending the match from gate opening (listed above) until 15 minutes before the match start time.
Tickets for the Australian Sports Museum are half price and can be purchased on the day inside Gate 3 at the MCG. The Museum showcases the best of Australian sports including AFL, cricket and the Olympics.
Be sure to arrive early to make the most of your visit.
Accessibility
The G’ TRAIN MOBILITY SHUTTLE SERVICEThe 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
Operating Times
1.30pm-8.30pm
ZERO DELAY COMMENTARY
The SEN Stadium App provides a zero delay commentary on the Hearing Loop at the MCG. Download here.
SENSORY FRIENDLY SPACE
A Sensory Friendly Space is located within the Australian Sports Museum on Level 1 of the Olympic Stand (behind M51, inside Gate 3). This is a space for patrons of all ages who have sensory sensitivities, processing differences, or other hidden disabilities.
There are two rooms within the space offering patrons the ability to choose between quietly watching the event in a tiered theatre or using personal sensory strategies and fidget toys to relax in a multi-purpose room.
Opening Times
3.00pm - 8.15pm
Find out more
ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES
For details about accessible seating, parking, bathrooms and companion cards click here