MATCH DETAILS
GEELONG V MELBOURNE
Date: Thursday 22 June
Time: 7:20pm (AEST)
Location: GMHBA Stadium | Wadawurrung
THURSDAY NIGHT BLOCKBUSTER
Melbourne are heading down the highway to face the reigning Premiers in a huge Thursday night clash at GMHBA Stadium. The Dees are sitting top three on the ladder after edging out the Pies in a thriller on King's Birthday weekend. Clayton Oliver is eying off a possible return this Thursday night, from a hamstring injury he sustained back in Round 10.
The Cats have lost 4 of their last 5 matches and will be be hoping to turn their season around this weekend against the Demons.
TICKETING
Fans are encouraged to get down to GMHBA Stadium early, before the first bounce at 7:20pm. Tickets to the game can be found here.
General Admission Seating
Please note, general admission seating areas are subject to change.
Memberships
Join the legion and show your Demon Spirit in 2023. Sign on as a Melbourne member today and enjoy the footy action live at the MCG.
For those unable to attend, the game will be available to watch live via Fox Footy and Kayo Sports. Dees supporters can currently access a Kayo x Melbourne membership deal here, with a 12-month subscription part of the package.
MATCH DAY INFORMATION
Public Transport | Metro Disruptions
Parking
Limited public car parking is available within the Kardinia Park Precinct. For most Major Events, a parking fee will be applied, and should there be a large crowd, car parks will be held for 10 minutes post any event to allow for the safe egress of pedestrians. A drop off area is located at car park A2 which can be accessed via the main entry into Kardinia Park, Kilgour Street.
Train
Geelong is approximately one hour from Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station, with the Geelong Railway Station situated 1.8 kilometres to the north of the stadium and South Geelong Station located 450 metres to the east. Making ‘getting to the stadium’ simple and convenient.
Bus
Public Bus Stops are located along Moorabool Street, directly opposite Gate 5 – Bernie Smith (river end) and Gate 1 – Polly Farmer (city end). Please note: The bus routes are subject to change based on road closures along Moorabool Street – these will be implemented for specific Major Events, and you should continue to monitor the Kardinia Park website for updates.
For further information and to plan your journey at ptv.vic.gov.au
Arrive early
We are encouraging fans to arrive early to GMHBA Stadium to ensure supporters are inside in time for the match start.
The entry process includes security bag checks, scanning of ticket and finding your spot to enjoy the game live.
We encourage supporters to download their ticket prior to their arrival at the match.
AROUND THE GROUNDS
FOLLOW THE GAME
Broadcast and streaming
The game will be broadcast nationally via the Seven Network, Fox Footy and Kayo Sports from 7:00pm (AEDT).
Radio
Tune in on the below stations:
- Triple M
- 3AW
- SEN
- ABC 774
- AFL Nation
Check the AFL Broadcast Guide for interstate and regional radio timings.
Match Centre
Get live scores, stats and highlights via the Demons Match Centre. Available on the website and mobile app.
Social Media
Follow us across social media for a behind-the-scenes insight on game day as well as live match updates as they happen.
Use the hashtags #AFLCatsDees and #DemonSpirit to join the conversation.
Facebook: facebook.com/MelbourneFC
Twitter: @MelbourneFC
Instagram: @melbournefc
TikTok: @melbournefc
SUPPORT OUR VFL/VFLW
Show your support by getting down to Casey Fields to watch our VFLW team take on Box Hill Hawks, and watch our VFL take on Geelong online. These matches are live streamed here.
MATCH DETAILS
VFL
GEELONG V CASEY DEMONS
Date: Friday 23 June
Time: 7:05pm
Location: GMHBA Stadium, VIC
VFLW
CASEY DEMONS V BOX HILL HAWKS
Date: Saturday 24 June
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Casey Fields, VIC
