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Category 2
AFL

Round 14 Melbourne v Essendon

Saturday June 13, 2026
Melbourne Football Club logo
1:15PM
Essendon Football Club logo
A game that celebrates the life and career of Neale Daniher
Tickets Seating Map

Tickets

Tickets for this match are on sale to MCC members from 10:00am AEST Tuesday May 12 via Ticketek.

Tickets are subject to availability and capacity. Ticketek service and handling fee inclusive of GST applies: $3.90.

*Children aged six years and under as of the day of the match do not require a visitor ticket if they do not occupy a seat.

Type
Reserved Seat
Unreserved Seat
Member
$12
N/A
Adult visitor ticket
$57
$45
Child (7-16 years) visitor ticket
$16
$10
Child (0-6 years) visitor ticket
$16
No ticket required*
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Gates

Gate opening time:
Members’ Reserve
Gate 2
10:45am

Enter the Members’ Reserve via Gate 2.

Members are required to scan their physical or digital membership card at the turnstiles.

Get directions to Gate 2

What's On

DJ at Robert Flower Terrace: Enjoy the atmosphere with our MCC DJ playing an hour before the match, at half time, and an hour post-match on Level 4

From 12:45pm: Be in your seats ready for a pre-game tribute to Neale’s football legacy

1:00pm: Stadium-wide singalong of Mr Brightside in Neale’s honour

1:15pm: Match start

6-minute mark: Attendees are encouraged to honour the late Neale Daniher with a standing ovation at the six-minute mark of the first quarter

Parking

There is no general public parking available for this event

Australian Disability Parking (ADP) permit holders can pre-book parking for Rounds 11-15 via Ticketek or access limited drive-up parking - $20 per car (EFTPOS only, cash not accepted)

All parking is within grass paddocks in Yarra Park

Explore alternative car park options near the MCG

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Access

This is a Category 2 match. Full and Restricted members have access. Provisional members have limited access to the Reserve.

*Please note: Visitors require a Level 2 reserved seat or a Long Room or Balcony pass to access seating on Levels 2 and 3.

Access
Full / Restricted
Provisional
Members’ Reserve access
All levels
Levels 1 and 4
Visitor tickets
4 tickets
2 tickets
Visitor access - Levels 2 and 3
Yes*
No
 
Visitor access - Long Room
Yes
No
Balcony visitor passes (L2 & L3)
2
No
Long Room visitor passes
1
No
 

Dining

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Dining
Full / Restricted
Provisional
Members Dining Room
4 guests
No
 
Jim Stynes Grill
4 guests
2 guests
 
Missymu by Shirley
4 guests
2 guests
 
1956
4 guests
2 guests
 
Additional dining options

Additional dining facilities with no booking required include:

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Unreserved Seating

The following unreserved areas will be available in the Members' Reserve (subject to change):

Level 1

  • M37-M41 rows A-Z
  • M42 rows A-LL
  • M43
  • M44 rows A-LL
  • M45 rows A-MM (alcohol free area)
  • M47 rows D-H (rest. view)
  • M48 rows F-H (rest. view)
  • M49 rows D-H (rest. view)

Level 2

  • N43-N44
  • N45 rows A-L
  • N46 rows A-F
  • N47
  • N48 (alcohol free area)

Level 3

  • P42 rows A-E
  • P43-P45

Level 4

  • Q37-Q41
  • Q42-Q45 rows L-MM
  • Q46-Q48 rows W-MM
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Prepare

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.

Discover ways to get 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.

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.

Explore Dress and Clothing Standards

There are disruptions on multiple train lines on Saturday June 13. Check how you’re impacted at Transport Victoria or on the PTV app.

  • Frankston, Cranbourne, Pakenham: Buses replace trains between South Yarra and Caulfield
  • Town Hall Station: No trains running through Metro Tunnel stations
  • Sunbury: Services start and end at Footscray

The MCC Library Fact Sheet for this match features:

  • Memorable Moments Between the Clubs
  • Played with Both Melbourne and Essendon: Michael Hibberd
  • “Crackers” Keenan
View the Fact Sheet (PDF)
  • Barassi Way (formerly Brunton Avenue) will be closed between 10:45am–4:55pm.
  • Jolimont Street and Terrace will be closed between 10:45am–4:55pm.
  • Wellington Parade will be closed between 3:55pm–4:25pm.
  • Vale Street will be closed between 10:45am–4:55pm.

At the 'G

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.

Find out more

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.

Find out more about the MCC Library

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).

Find out more

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

Accessibility

The Melbourne Cricket Club is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive experience for everyone when they visit the MCG.

For details about accessible seating, parking, bathrooms and companion cards, visit Accessible and Family Facilities.

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

The G-Train operates from Yarra Park gate opening time and runs continuously throughout the match. 

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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 fidgets to relax in a multi-purpose room.

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The SEN Stadium App provides a zero delay commentary on the Hearing Loop at the MCG. 

Download the App

The MCG has many hearing loops fitted throughout the stadium to relay PA announcements.

Find out more

The Melbourne Cricket Club acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the Country on which we are privileged to be based. We pay our respect to their Elders and recognise their continuous living culture and profound connection to the land, waters and community. We extend this recognition to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website may contain images, voices or names of people who have passed away.

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