The Demons return to the MCG for a Sunday afternoon clash with the Hawks.

Here's your guide to Round 5.

Ticketing

This match is a replacement game for Melbourne members and all members with home game access will be able to redeem a ticket, using their 12-digit barcode via Ticketek.

Access your member ticket by selecting the General Seating seating type and then selecting General Reserved from the list of seating options. 

Tickets must be purchased via Ticketek.

Around the Ground

Gates open

1:00pm: MCC
1:30pm: AFL Reserve and Public Gates

Gate 7 will be closed

The Demon Shop

The shop will be open from 1:00pm, 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

• Gate 3: 12.00pm
• Gate 5: 1.30pm
• Gate 6: 1.00pm
• Gate 7: 10.00am* (Access via Gate 7 is restricted to passholders and disability permit holders only.)

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

TV

All times local

VIC/TAS: Channel 7, Fox Sports 3 + Kayo - 3:00pm
NSW/ACT: 7mate, Fox Sports 3 + Kayo - 3:00pm
QLD: 7mate, Fox Sports 3 + Kayo - 3:00pm
SA/NT: Fox Sports 3 + Kayo - 2:30pm
WA: Fox Sports 3 + Kayo - 1:00pm

Radio

Check the AFL Broadcast Guide for radio timings by region.

Match Centre

Keep up to date with the game in the Demons Match Centre.

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 #AFLHawksDees and #FiredUp to join the conversation.

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

Casey Demons

Both Casey sides will also be in action against the Hawks across the weekend.

The VFLW side will play Hawthorn on Saturday, before the Demons' kick off their VFL season against Box Hill on Sunday. 

VFLW Round 7

Hawthorn v Casey
Saturday, 17 April. 11:30am
Box Hill City Oval

Tickets: Free entry to VFLW

VFL Round 1

Box Hill v Casey
Sunday, 18 April. 12:05pm
Box Hill City Oval

Broadcast: The game will be live on Channel 7 from 12:00pm for Victorian and Tasmania viewers. Interstate viewers can watch the game on 7Plus.

Tickets: Available at the gate from the Whitehorse Road or Davey Street gates. Tickets are $10 for general public, $5 for Casey Demons or Melbourne members (upon presentation of your card or digital membership), and free for under 15s.

Gates open: 10:05am