2024 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Carlton v Richmond
Thursday 14 March, 7:30PM (AEDT)
MCG, Melbourne | Naarm
Getting there | Accessible information | What's on?
Tickets:
All member ticketing information can be found here.
Assistance:
If you require any assistance at the game, the Membership team will be available to assist you outside Gate 3 from 5pm.
Accessible seating is available around the ground, please speak to the gate staff on arrival.
Public transport
To ensure you are inside the Ground in time for the match start, arrive early and leave plenty of time for the entry process.
Travel Disruptions
We understand there will be travel disruptions on the following lines Belgrave, Frankston, Stony Point, Seymour and Shepparton. Visit https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/disruptions/special-events to plan your journey ahead of time.
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 Shane Warne Stand side.
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. Advice from Public Transport Victoria for MCG patrons.
Trams
Three tram routes provide access to the MCG.
- No. 75 (City-Vermont South) travels along Flinders St and connects with the eastern suburbs via Wellington Parade.
- No. 48 (Docklands/City-North Balwyn) travels along Collins Street and connects with the eastern suburbs via Wellington Parade. Both these routes stop just outside the MCG.
- No. 70 (Docklands/City-Wattle Park) travels along Flinders Street then detours via Melbourne Park and the tram stop is a short walk across the footbridge to the ground.
Buses
The Bus route 246 is run by National Bus Company, which links La Trobe University with Elsternwick Station in a useful service for patrons from the northern and southern suburbs. The 246 stops in Punt Road, just a punt kick from the ground.
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
Running Times
Pre-match: 4.00pm - 8.00pm
Post-match: 10.15pm - 11.00am
Accessible facilities:
For details about accessible seating, parking, bathrooms and companion cards click 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. Find out more
Parking
Parking in Yarra Park:
There is no public parking available at The MCG. Parking is available for accessibility and accredited pass holders only.
Parking for disability permit holders can be pre-booked via Ticketek here.
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Pre-game: Outside Gate 3 from 5:30PM until the bounce
- Junior 'Bagger Zone
- Player meet and greet (6-6:30PM)
- Enter to win Great Southern Bank's 'Million Dollar Moment' campaign
- Face painting and footy games
- Carlton's Resident DJ spinning tunes
Inside the stadium:
- Your opportunity to get your picture on the big screen
- 6:45PM Player warm up begins
- 7:15PM Pre-game show begins
- 7:20PM Countdown to the game begins
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Broadcast information:
Fans can watch the game live on Kayo and on Channel Seven.
Quick links:
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