Round 18 Carlton v Hawthorn

There are many ways to get to the 'G! Plan your journey ahead of time to ensure you're inside the Ground for the start of the match.

Plan your trip and check for public transport disruptions and extra services on the PTV app or at Transport Victoria.

Find information on public transport, pedestrian access, taxi ranks and more on the MCG website.

To ensure you are inside the Ground in time for the match start, arrive early and leave plenty of time for the entry process.

If you have reserved a seat, download your seat ticket prior to your arrival. To gain entry into the match, scan your physical or digital membership card at the turnstiles.

MCC dress standards are enforced at all events in the Members’ Reserve. For ease of entry, members should ensure that their attire, and that of their guests, is neat and appropriate to the various areas being visited within the Members’ Reserve.

When visiting the Long Room, Members’ Dining Room, Committee Room or John Landy Room on match day, a higher standard of dress is required.

MCC members enter via Gate 2. Members are required to scan their membership card at the turnstiles for entry. 

Those with a visitor ticket will be required to scan the barcode on their ticket.

At the MCG, your safety is our priority. If you experience any form of antisocial behaviour, please report it by texting the MCG's antisocial text hotline on +61 409 117 621.

The MCG endeavours to cater for a range of dietary options on event days. View the MCG dietary information. 

All food, beverage, merchandise and ticketing outlets are cashless. 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 and could face further disciplinary action by the Club.

The Australian Sports Museum is open for those attending the match from gate opening (listed above) until 15 minutes before match start.

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.

The MCC Library and MCC Museum are open to members and their guests on match days at the MCG.

The MCC Library is located on Level 3 of the Members’ Reserve, whilst the MCC Museum, is located on Level B1.

The MCG Multi-Faith Prayer Room is open to all patrons. It is located on Level B1 of the Shane Warne Stand (approximately behind Section M13).

Please note, flashing lights and pyrotechnics will be used throughout this event at the MCG.