All Bluebaggers please note this important announcement ahead of Friday’s game against Richmond.

There will be limited parking at Yarra Park on Friday night when we take on the Tigers at the MCG.

Due to current ground conditions at Yarra Park and the weekend’s forecast, Gate 5 and Gate 6 (Punt Road) will be closed.

Gate 3 (Wellington Parade South) will open for the general public at 3.00pm, however there’s limited capacity so if you must drive don’t leave it too late.

If you are able to catch public transport we encourage you to take this option.

You can take a train, tram or bus to the MCG.

Trams No.75 (City-Vermont South), No.48 (City-North Balwyn) and No.70 (City-Wattle Park) stop within walking distance of the ground.

The Jolimont and Richmond train stations are within walking distance of the MCG. To get to Jolimont station take Hurstbridge or Epping line trains. To get to Richmond station from the city, take any train on the Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein, Glen Waverley, Dandenong, Pakenham, Cranbourne, Frankston or Sandringham lines.

The Bus route 246 is run by National Bus Company, which links La Trobe University with Elsternwick Station. The 246 stops on Punt Road.

For more information visit the PTV website.

Pass holders, media and emergency services vehicles can enter via Gate 7 (Brunton Ave).