Melbourne Cricket Ground
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) ground was built in 1853.
Since then the MCG has established a marvellous history that compares favourably with any other in the world, hosting plenty of international cricket including the first-ever Test and the 1992 World Cup final, countless VFL/AFL Grand Finals, and the 1956 Olympic Games.
Other sporting spectacles that have been held there are Australian World Cup soccer qualifiers, rugby league home and away matches and State of Origin, international rugby union clashes and the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
Venue Info
The Melbourne Cricket Ground is located on the junction between inner-city Melbourne suburbs Richmond and East Melbourne.
The MCG is situated in Yarra Park, bordered by Brunton Avenue, Jolimont Street and Jolimont Terrace.
The MCG consists of the Great Southern Stand, Ponsford Stand, Olympic Stand and MCC Members Pavilion.
- Public access to the Great Southern Stand is via either Gates 4 or 5.
- Public access to the Ponsford Stand is via Gate 1.
- Public access to the Olympic Stand is via Gate 3.
- Access to the AFL Members Reserve is via Gates 6 and 7. (Gate 7 during cricket season)
- Access to the MCC Members Reserve is via Gate 2.
- Although there are steps directly in front of Gate 5, access can be obtained by using the graduated walkway in front of Gate 4.
- Access to Gate 1 is via Rod Laver Arena footbridge or ramp on the corner of Jolimont Street and Jolimont Terrace.
Parking
Car
Car parking is usually available at the MCG in Yarra Park on event days. Parking currently costs $10 per car.
Parking in high-rise parking buildings in the CBD is another option for MCG visitors.
Disabled parking
Specific disabled parking is available in Yarra Park, subject to capacity. Vehicles must display a valid accessible parking permit.
Match Day
Trains
There are two train stations close to the MCG. Jolimont (otherwise known as MCG Station) is north of the ground and offers a five-minute stroll through Yarra Park to the ground. From any railway station in the central business district, take the Hurstbridge or Epping lines.
The other station is Richmond on the south eastern side of the MCG. It's a slightly longer walk to the ground but you can walk past the Punt Road Oval to the Great Southern Stand side.
Trams
Two services connect Flinders Street with the eastern suburbs via Wellington Parade.
Both the No. 75 (City-Vermont South) and No. 48 (City-North Balwyn) stop just outside the MCG.
The No. 70 (City-Wattle Park) detours from Flinders Street along Swan Street and it's a short walk across the footbridge to the ground.
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