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About Melbourne Cricket Ground

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is one of Australia’s most iconic multi-use stadiums, hosting cricket, AFL, concerts, and major events. With a capacity of about 100,024, it’s a premier destination in Melbourne for fans and visitors alike. This page provides practical, not-flashy guidance to help you secure your seats, navigate parking and transit, and find convenient nearby hotels and dining options.

We’ve got you covered with clear seating information, accessibility details, and trusted hotel and restaurant recommendations to make your trip smooth from arrival to post-event.

Whether you’re heading to a Boxing Day Test, an AFL Grand Final, or a big concert, the MCG is designed to accommodate large crowds while keeping things easy to navigate. The venue’s four seating levels—M (Level 1), N (Level 2), P (Level 3), and Q (Level 4)—map to detailed bays and accessibility options. On event days, Yarra Park offers parking, typically around the best available price per car, with additional transport options listed below. Rail access is convenient from Richmond and Jolimont stations, and tram routes 48 and 70 drop fans close to the venue.

Nearby hotels and dining options are plentiful, with selections that cater to a range of preferences and budgets. See partner recommendations for trusted stays and meals near the MCG.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 100,024 (approx. 95,000 seats + 5,000 standing room).
  • Address: Brunton Ave, Richmond VIC 3002.
  • Venue type: Large multi‑use stadium for cricket and AFL; also hosts concerts and other events.
  • Seating chart: Four levels identified as M (Level 1), N (Level 2), P (Level 3), Q (Level 4); seating maps show detailed bay locations and accessibility options.
  • Parking: Yarra Park parking on event days; typical car parking price around $15 per car.
  • Transit: Walking/bike access via Birrarung Marr footbridges; rail access via Richmond and Jolimont stations; tram routes 48 and 70 provide near‑ground stops.
  • Nearby hotels: Pullman Melbourne on the Park (192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne, VIC 3002); Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne (328 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000); Park Hyatt Melbourne (1 Parliament Place / 1 Parliament Sq, Melbourne VIC 3002).
  • Notable events hosted: 1956 Summer Olympics; Boxing Day Test; Cricket World Cup Finals (1992, 2015); AFL Grand Finals (attendance around 100k in recent years); renaming of the Shane Warne Stand in 2022.