For the first time in 580 days, Melbourne's AFL side will play in front of fans at the MCG.

Your experience at the game will be very different this year, with capped crowds and new protocols in place at the game.

Ticketing

MCG crowds will be capped at 50% capacity in Round 1, with members receiving first access to tickets.

Your membership card or mobile membership card will not grant you access to the ground, and you will be required to redeem a $0 ticket online via Ticketek using your barcode. This is to support contact tracing requirements. 

Members will have received their ticketing redemption info and designated pre-sale time via email, with the pre-sale taking place on Tuesday 16 March.

Following the pre-sale, remaining tickets will go on-sale to the general public on Wednesday 17 March.

There will be no ticket sales at the game, with all fans required to purchase online. 

Head to our Member Ticketing Page for more info.

2021 Ticketing FAQs can be found here.

Membership Info

There will be no Membership marquee at the game, which is part of the AFL and the MCG's COVID-Safe plan to limit any queuing or delays to entry.

To assist with any game day enquiries around match access, our team will be available on the phones. Call 1300 DEMONS (1300 336 667) for any queries between 11am and 2pm on match day (please note, membership sales and renewals will not be available on the phone on Saturday).

Additionally, scarf collection will not be available in Round 1, with fans encouraged to either:

• Visit the Demon Shop located on Brunton Ave from Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 5:00pm
• Have your scarf posted to you for a $10 fee. Visit the Membership website for more info.

Around the Ground

Gates open

11:30am: MCC
12:00pm: AFL Reserve and Public Gates

Gate 7 will be closed

The Demon Shop

The shop will be open from 12:00pm, until one hour after the final siren.

The Demon Shop is located on Brunton Avenue, underneath light tower 4. More location info can be found here. 

MCG COVID-Safe practices

In addition to different ticketing requirements, the MCG have put in place a number of new practices at the stadium. These include:

• Separating the ground into five zones. Each zone will have access to toilet facilities, parents rooms, first aid, merchandise, food and beverage outlets (including those with Halal and vegetarian options), mobile charging units, prayer rooms and water refill stations.
• Service Victoria QR codes at entry, which you will need to check in.
• Cashless transactions at all food, beverage and merchandise outlets.
• Hand sanitisers around the stadium.
• Cloaking facilities will not be available.

While not mandatory at the MCG, fans are also highly encouraged to bring a mask and wear this in congested areas around the ground.

For more on the MCG's COVID-Safe plan, visit the MCG website.

Stadium Facilities

Find out more on the below stadium facilities:

• Food outlets
• Bars and cafes
• Accessible facilities

A stadium directory is available here.

Getting to the MCG

Parking

The MCG have opened up more parking spaces in Yarra Park for those wishing to drive to the game. Below are the opening details:

• Gate 3: 10.30am
• Gate 5: 12.00pm
• Gate 6: 11.30am
• Gate 7: 8.30am* (Public access will not be permitted from one hour pre-match, due to closure of Brunton Ave.)

Brunton Avenue will be closed for one hour before and after the match to allow safe passage for fans. 

More info on MCG parking can be found here.

Public Transport

By train, you can walk to the MCG from Richmond and Jolimont stations.

Multiple tram routes also stop close to the stadium, including the 70 (via Melbourne Park light rail), the 48 and 75 (both Wellington Parade).

To map out your trip to the 'G, use the PTV Journey Planner.

Follow the Game

Broadcast and streaming

The game will be broadcast nationally via Fox Footy and Kayo from 1:30pm (AEDT).

Viewers in WA will be able to watch the game on free-to-air on Channel 7 from 10:30am local time.

Radio

Tune in on the below stations:

• Triple M
• 3AW
• SEN
• ABC 774
• AFL Nation
• 6PR (Perth)
• 5AA (Adelaide)

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 #AFLDeesDockers and #FiredUp to join the conversation.

Facebook: facebook.com/MelbourneFC
Twitter: @MelbourneFC
Instagram: @melbournefc
TikTok: @melbournefc

AFLW Game Day Guide

The Demons and Dockers will battle again over the weekend, with the AFLW Round 8 clash set for Sunday afternoon at Fremantle Oval. 

Match info for AFLW Round 8 is available here.