I recently went to an Australian Rules Football game (or "Egg Chasing" as some might say) at the MCG. Despite a record home crowd of 82,258, the St. Kilda Saints could not take enough of their chances as they went down by 12 points, 11.12 (78) to 9.12 (66) at the hands of the Collingwood Magpies. We had a great time back in the standing section and with lots of colorful alcohol infused commentary! I can't say that I understood everything that was going on in this hometown rival "Footy" match, but the athleticism and energy (and no pads) were impressive. read more

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Okay, this is the most iconic stadium in Australia, and while I have been to a few Cricket games over the years, it was so awesome to see AC/DC play here after all these years. The stadium is huge and it was filled to the rafters. Getting in an out was easy, and I don't think there was a bad seat in the house. The staff were friendly and helpful, there were plenty of food stands and bathrooms. Both shows were great, especially the first one, it was magic! There was a little rain during the second show, but not enough to dampen the spirits of the fans- or the band! I hope to make it back to another Cricket game one day! read more

I loved that we had the opportunity to see the game of season "Anzac" day game at this iconic venue. I had never before watched an Australian rules football game but the tutorial I received before the game helped me understand it. Loved the excitement of the crowd. And the Collingwood (hubbys favorite) won. A couple of downsides to venue- the large screens are not easily visible from all the seats. And not enough ladies toilets- no surprise there. Wish we could have done the tour too but it didn't work out for us. read more

Melbourne Cricket Ground - This place is huge! - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Richmond, VIC

I have never watched cricket in my life, but wow was this tour awesome! I loved seeing the grounds, locker rooms, suites, and private rooms, plus everything else. It rained the entire time I was here, but you get to see literally the entire stadium. read more

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Absolutely loved attending my first AFL match in Melbourne! Seats are comfortable and roomy enough. Plenty of bathrooms, even for females! There was a decent selection of food and drinks and honestly the lines moved rather quickly. Definitely a nice venue and made experiencing the game all the more fun! read more

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Best stadium in the world, great atmosphere for every sport big crowd and even better you can go on tours here so you can see all the stuff.

Melbourne Cricket Ground is the home of the Australian Football team for the city along with the Cricket team. The facility seats over 100,000 people and contains the Australian Sports Museum by Gate entrance 2. Conferences use the indoor facility, and access is pretty easy from downtown Melbourne. There are tributes to famous Olympic Athletes who competed in the 1956 Olympic Games at this site. I did enjoy my time spent at this facility. read more

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The atmosphere was amazing. We went to a BBL game and it was good. Food was good overall amazing. read more

Melbourne Cricket Ground - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Richmond, VIC

the HOME of sport is Australia. From hosting test match cricket and Australian Football for over 150 years to hosting the 1956 Olympics - the MCG has seen it all!!! I have been visiting the ground for almost 50 years and it hosts many great memories and the sounds of the passionate crowd makes my hair stand on end. I had the privilege to introduce the ground to my 3 boys for test cricket today read more

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Came to Australia for the Boxing Day Test, as a matter of fact, my whole trip was planned around the match. Days 1-3 were great, with little in the way of problems, but Day 4 was a whole different story. Children were allowed to run up and down the aisle steps all day long without parental supervision. My disabilities were disregarded when I was told by security and other MCG staff that I should move to a section with the drum that came to the match later in the day, after I paid almost $90 for the seats that I had obtained. The drum was so loud that I had to take out my hearing aids to stop the pain. It was a joke to the MCG staff, and it was my issue to solve. Why pay for tickets to an event and hope to enjoy it when the MCG allows chaos to interfere with something I purchased. Thanks to your staff, Day 4 is the lasting impression I have of the MCG. read more

Hawks won and I was happy along with many others. Lower the prices I am not paying that much for a pie. But the hoks winning saved it

Great place to watch a game. Ever one that is a blow out like the Geelong Richmond footy game. read more

Melbourne Cricket Ground - Start of the game. - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Richmond, VIC

For you cricketers out there this is the place for you. The grounds are available to see for a well guided tour. Famous players such as Bill Ponsner's statue among others stand proud around the outside grounds. You'll be able to take a seat in the normal crowd seating as well as the VIP areas. Seating fits over 100,000. Many memorabilia are throughout. A sports store is also available within the grounds. To be a member of MCG it will take years ...237 years or so! Family members cannot piggyback after current members and will need to be in the queue among many others. read more

Now I could be a little bias here, being a born & bred Victorian and all, but easily my favourite stadium in the world. Drinks & food are a little on the exy side, but nothing out of the ordinary for a sports stadium. For AFL, the best seats are level 2 (N) on the wing, but even if you're stuck in nosebleed on Q, it could be worse (like top level at Etihad). I've spent a lot of time in standing room, and the odd occasion in the presidents / Olympic room, and equally love them all! I've been lucky enough to do the tours of Fenway & Wrigley, and the MCG sports tour has just as much history to match both of these. The sports museum itself is pretty awesome, including lots of hands on for the kids, or kids at heart! I've seen countless Aussie Rules games here (from pre season to Grand Finals) as well as cricket & soccer (football), and I still think there is nothing better than the sound of tens of thousands of fans clapping & cheering at the first bounce. Regardless of your sport, the MCG is a must for any sports fan! My only gripe would be the lack of internet signal / wifi when it's full - get with the 21st century! Take the tram or the train - there is parking but by the time you get out you'd be home (or at the pub) by the time you got put of the carpark Fun Fact - if you're in AFL members, head to the Hayden Bunton bar after the game (and before / at half time) for full strength beers! read more

Melbourne Cricket Ground - AFL Hawthorn v Geelong, Sat 23rd August 2014 - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Richmond, VIC

I've never been a cricket fan. I mean, I'm American, I really don't even understand more than a tiny bit of the game. That being said, I understood how important this place was...how massive it was...how special it was, just from being a sports fan. And, I do like AFL. So, I finally got here thanks to an AFL game - Collingwood v. Sydney a couple weeks ago. I bought a ticket fairly last minute, and ended up with an okay seat. Really, I just wanted the experience, so it as fine. Getting here is a breeze via public transit, or walking from CBD. Food options aren't incredible, but good enough, and of typical (expected) price, though maybe not as crazy as I would have thought. The beer selection could definitely be improved, by far. All in all, this place is great. If you appreciate sport, you have to come to MCG. Even if it's just doing a tour...but I do recommend seeing something here, be it cricket, AFL, whatever. Just come! read more

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We were told that the MCG i the most glorious place in the world to watch a cricket match, and when we found ourselves in town during the Cricket World Cup with tickets still available, we couldn't pass up the chance to attend! The stadium lived up to expectations! Clean and spacious with tons of great eateries from fast food to high end and everything in between. Helpful attendants, clean surrounds and ample bathrooms round out the experience. PARTING THOUGHT: The traffic can be very heavy before games, so consider taking the tram to avoid sitting in traffic for long periods... read more

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More than just a sporting venue There is so much to say about the MCG that it is hard to know where to start (and keep it within length). Not only can you come here to watch a football or a cricket match, but you can also go on tours and even visit the national sporting museum. In fact there are people who consider this place to be their second home (though I am not one of them). The best time to go to the MCG though is when there is one of the big games on (or a one day international game of cricket where people seem to dress up in the craziest costumes and chug enormous amounts of beer). It certainly is a place that I would highly recommend for anybody passing through Melbourne, especially at the height of the football season. read more

I attended the 2015 Cricket World Cup Final here, Australia Vs New Zealand and had an amazing time. The venue is one of the most awesome stadiums/grounds I've even been to in the world and I've been to 40+ around the world. The only small problem I had was the security and police were standing at the end of the stairs right in our view for much of the game. He would sit down, stand up so we had to him to move several dozen times or move to watch the play. Terrible design for that. Everything else was great. read more

Melbourne Cricket Ground - At the World Cup Final March 29th , 2015. Australia V New Zealand - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Richmond, VIC

As far as sports grounds in Australia go, there is nothing better then the MCG! I have been to countless games of football at the MCG since they year 2000 and have seen it undergo an amazing transformation! Lots of ticket options for AFL games at varying price ranges! I would recommend finding your way there via public transport as traffic can be a nightmare and taxi's are almost non existent if there is an event with a large crowd expected! Go early to take in the atmosphere outside the ground with multiple food vendors and all sorts of activities taking place! There are also multiple food options inside the ground with restaurants, bars and cheaper takeaway options available. Given that I live in Perth and go to Subiaco Oval a lot I am in awe of the MCG and how well this stadium runs compared to our hometown venue! read more

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Excellent stadium - nothing compares to the roar of the crowd at a packed footy game. Food and beer are what you'd expect (meat pies and bland, mid-strength beer) but the place is kept pretty clean and it's a great place to see the games read more

When the roar rises at the 'G', you are witnessing something sacred to the people of Melbourne. Home of Australia Rules Football (Footy) in the winter and Cricket in the summer, sport is something of a religion in this city. 10 of the soon to be 18 teams in the AFL are from melbourne, and a game here between any of those teams, but more specifically the huge clubs like essendon, collingwood, carlton or richmond is like a clash of the titans, with roars from the 100,000 plus seat stadium filling the air. Take tourists to a big game, take your family for a sunday afternoon, it doesnt matter, just go and be part of the spirit. The stadium is huge, the people are passionate, and Melbourne wouldnt be the same without it. GO BOMBERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

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Great venue. Saw Liverpool play Melbourne Victory here. The place is build to hold 95,000 people, what can you say. It's got everything a big venue needs and great transportation when the masses flood out of the place. read more

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Known as "The G" to all Melbournian's, The Melbourne Cricket Ground is the most popular sporting ground and was the birthplace of Test cricket. It is now the home of Australian football, the grounds themselves can hold more than four million people and host over 80 events annually. If you don't know much about Melbourne one of the first things you may notice is that locals are very passionate about their footy, no trip to Melbourne is complete without seeing a game at the G, so go on get a beer in one hand and a pie in the other and head along for some patriotic screaming and mexican wave dancing. AFL is only played through winter, but there are guided tours of the MCG held daily all through the year except Christmas Day and Good Friday. These are well worth while as your guide will take you all over the G including the locker rooms of the players and through the National Sports Museum. read more

Melbourne Cricket Ground - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Richmond, VIC

It's impossible to write anything fresh about the MCG, it's all been said. Except on yelp.com.au! Basically, it is Australia's version of the colosseum. A truly awe-inspiring structure on the outskirts of the CBD. Easily accessibly by foot, tram, bus, bike, unicycle or whatever. The spiritual home of Australian sport it is at it's peak in September for AFL finals which can draw up to the ground's capacity of 100,000 people or on Boxing Day for the annual Test cricket match. Even if you aren't a sports fanatic I would encourage you to go along to a match for the atmosphere and energy the stadium emits, even when quarter-full. Tours of the museum are conducted daily and are a fascinating insight into the history of the ground and you get to walk onto the hallowed turf. On gameday the beers are well-priced and the queues are short. I can't recommend it highly enough! read more

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Carlton Vs Port Adelaide 30th June 2018 Carlton - good hair by all of the Carlton team - very good 1990 themed hair styles - Jack Silnagni - MVH (most valuable hair) - honourable mention Charlie Curnow Score - 5 out of 5 Port Adelaide - Disappointing result from the Port hair defence - Too much beard representation which gave a feeling of 2016 - Recommendations: maybe add a couple of mullets to the back line Score - 2 out of 5 read more

The Melbourne Cricket Ground, or MCG as it is called, is what many Aussies would consider the main stadium for the entire country. Maybe not Sydney Siders, but most Victorians would! It holds international Cricket matches here, ergo the name, but can also have other events, like Aussie Rules football, with rival Melbourne teams like the Collingwood Magpies, St Kilda, Carleton and the Richmond Tigers going at it. After all, Victoria is the birthplace of most of the Footie teams in the league, even though they have tried to spread the league around the country to Sydney, Perth, Adelaide and Queensland. The place is huge and very wide compared to places most North Americans are used to going, although the stadiums in the US are newer and nicer, and seat more people in many cases. No worries mate, grab a pie with ketchup, a tall one, and enjoy the fair dinkum footie at the MCG, yeah! Bring the bonza shelias, too, mate! Yeah. read more

Even without a game , this place is a good tourist attraction and quiet. Its surrounded by garden and is very commutable by tram from the city. The overall area is good for a evening walk as well read more

It's the home of sport in Melbourne and Australia and would have claims to one of the greatest stadiums in the world! It's a coliseum that packs in more than 100,000 people and brings an electric atmosphere that is second to none. I have been fortunate enough to view some spectacular clashes, events and battles but the national anthem prior to finals is something to behold! The venue is constantly being upgraded and revamped, always giving some of the best facilities in a sporting venue! I think the only thing anyone would ever have qualms with is the price of food and drinks. The ticket entry isn't to bad and the food available is okay it's the just price of the later that is a partial issue. It's an incredible venue and everyone needs to go there at some points, if I recommend any day it would be a final or Boxing Day. It's something special, that will always be a huge part of Melbourne! read more

Not much else that can be said about the MCG. I'm lucky enough to have a seat to call my own for Hawthorn AFL games, and as a regular attendee it's easy to become complacent about actually how amazing a ground it is...until you pop down the road to the other one. Yes, the food at AFL games is cheaper this year than last, but for the most part it's still pretty average. You really have to look to find something as simple as a sandwich. At least they let you bring in your own. Be nice too if the Carlton Mid stranglehold on the (non MCC) bars was lifted and they got in some more decent drops. Other than those small gripes, it's the best stadium in the country, and one of the best I've been anywhere in the world. read more

The MCG is a beautiful stadium that holds pride of place in Melbourne. They offer a great tour of the grounds where you learn tons about the history of the stadium, and you can go into the little MCG museum and learn all sorts of interesting things about footy and cricket over the years. As a Canadian-born girl, I find learning about the background of these two uber-Australian sports really fascinating, and it helps me to enjoy footy even more. Living in Adelaide, I've only been to the MCG for matches six or seven times, but I've never had a bad experience. Get there for a game and/or a tour, you won't be disappointed. Go the Crows!!! read more

I've been to MCG twice, and it is so much fun! My first time visiting was to watch the Boxing Day test in December 2014. My friend is a member and we had great seats. It was quite sunny, but we drank beer and enjoyed the leisurely game. The second time was to view a rugby game (wow those players are hot!). There are decent food and drink options (a little limited, but available) - just make sure to bring sunscreen, and if you're watching cricket, something to read! Oh, and leave some time to get there - once you get off the train or out of your car, there is a long walk down to the actual stadium. read more

We are marching as one to the holy grail... No matter what direction or route you take, going to the MCG is a pilgrimage. The awe inspiring structure never fails to get me giddy with anticipation of seeing my mighty team taking on its opponent. You could say that it's just a stadium, why does it trigger such emotion in us all. For me its the thrill of the fight, the passion of supporting your team and the general atmosphere invokes. It's electric on the right day. The food offerings have improved out of sight of the past few years and prices have done down for everything except for beer. The strength has done down too for night games, so they lose points there. read more

I agree with Minh. I'm not huge on sports aside from being an avid enthusiast of Premier League Football and don't lynch me - but I don't find Aussie-Rules Football to be that appealing. However, I am a fan of Melbourne Cricket Ground, also known as the MCG. Positives: ~ Large venue. ~ Great central location. ~ Consistently clean. ~ The staff are actually not too rude. I've had plenty of fun times at the MCG and I'm looking forward to my next visit. Even if you aren't an Aussie-Rules fan, don't feel left out and join the fun anyway! read more

What an impressive building! I've been to my fair share of large stadiums but this one was truly immense. For you fellow Americans, this place, from a capacity standpoint, it is like Michigan Stadium etc in that it seats over 100k. However it is a free standing stadium, not dug into the ground. So when you approach it by car, train, foot, whatever, it is super imposing. Also all of its seats are permanent, no bleacher benches. I was bummed that the week I was in town nothing was going on there, I decided to stop by and take an up close look at this historical venue. Lucky for me, they do tours! I went along with a group of about 20 others as we walked all over the place. We were taken up top to the highest reaches of the stadium and then all the way down to the field where we got to stand on the grass. We went just about everywhere. We went inside the cricket batting cages and training rooms. We also checked out the Collingwood locker room three days prior their big ANZAC day game. Of course the tour leads you right back to the huge AFL team store inside of the MCG, which you also should check out. One day I'd love to take in an actual event here, but the tour saved the day....... read more

A must visit for anyone coming to Melbourne who has a passing interest in sport. This is simply a magnificent stadium. Clearly one of the world's best. I went to Yankee Stadium in 2013. Believe me, it's good but it has nothing on the MCG. Superbly designed, constructed and proportioned, the G is an awesome place to be at any time, but particularly during a major sporting event like a big Melbourne club AFL clash, an AFL final, a test match, a 20/20 or one day game or a special event. I've been to them all including some recent fantastic afl finals like the Western Bulldogs and Adelaide. There is no atmosphere like the MCG. It gets supercharged here. Easily reachable from Melbourne's CBD by walking or tram or bus, the MCG is a truly iconic place. Do not miss it. read more

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The MCG is a world class sporting venue: While it is used for various sporting events, the best thing to possibly see at the MCG is footy (Australian Rules Football). It offers a football experience truly in the spirit of what footy is supposed to be about, with a huge crowd exposed the the weather! Unlike the Docklands Stadium accross the CBD, the MCG is not sanitized and polished. It has remained a stadium for regular everyday people rather than rich people in corporate boxes who dont necessarily have a thorough interest in sport. I support Richmond FC - one of Melbournes larger teams with a huge, vocal and one-eyed supporter base. When you barrack for one of these large teams (Richmond, Collingwood, Carlton, Essendon) your clubs fans fill out the MCG - especially when 2 of these teams are playing against each other and the roar of the crowd is totally engulfing. The stadium is easy to get to by both car and public transport, is wheelchair friendly and offers an experience of watching sport in the manner that it should be watched and has been watched for donkeys years! If you want a sanitized, prissy, climate controlled sporting experience under a roof then go to Docklands - but the MCG is a venue for the real sports fan and is accessable to the common people. read more

A modern day living/ breathing Colosseum Do check out the place when a sports event is going on there, the atmosphere is electric read more

You are not a true Melburnian unless you have been to the G on a Saturday night for a game of footy. The MCG is the creme del a creme for sporting entertainment in Melbourne. It has a capacity of close to 100,000, and houses the top games in AFL over footy season, and then the cricket over summer. The G has three levels, it is advised you do not sit up the top if you are afraid of heights, as you will be scared sh!tless. I prefer to sit on the second level, because I think it offers the best viewing. The bottom tends to only allow you to see the game in play up your end, and the top level everyone seems like ants. Try to avoid driving there if you are going to a big game, as it will take you hours to get out of the car park. Also important to note is in bad weather the carpark is often blocked off due to heavy rain. read more

Pretty cool stadium. It was my first time being exposed to meat pies in Australia and it was odd to see people carrying them away by the arm full. Prices for beer are pretty expensive, but not too terrible compared to prices outside the stadium. I found it interesting that they allow you to leave during the game and then come back in. Better food prices outside at the vendors. For AFL, seats are pretty good from all angles, the open air feel is great. read more

Ahhhhhh. The G. What can you possibly say about the G, except that it's the G, and that forever the G it will be. (Which is to say, probably, probably). Melbourne's premier arena, we agree, I can usually only afford the apogee. (I'm speaking quite literally, you see. I find my seat on Level 3). That said I have been at the bottom for free (once only). I was there as a guest of one of the MCC (Or rather I suppose I should say 'we'). But it was Geelong versus Melbourne, so we spent most of the match in the bar. Point is, the G's cool enough that I bothered writing a six rhyme poem about it. And you don't get more important than that. read more