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Kids Footy Month
AFL

Round 19 Collingwood v Carlton

Saturday July 18, 2026
Collingwood Football Club logo
7:35PM
Carlton Football Club logo
Old rivals meet in a Saturday night blockbuster at the 'G

Tickets

General public tickets for Collingwood v Carlton are on sale via Ticketek.

Kids Footy Month: Kids aged 14 years old and under will have free General Admission (GA) entry* across games between Rounds 16 to 19 plus heaps of exciting activities for families and kids.

*Subject to capacity and availability (now sold out for this match). Please see AFL terms and conditions.

Ticket Type
On Sale
Club Members
Tuesday June 2, 12:00pm AEST
General Public
Wednesday June 3, 12:00pm AEST
AFL Reserve
Tuesday June 16, 2:00pm AEST

Gates

Gate opening times for this match:
Public
Gates 1, 3-5
5:30pm
Public (Accessibility)
Gate 3B or left turnstile at all gates
5:30pm
American Express Priority Entry for Card Members
Gate 3B (available to Amex Card Members with a Gate 3, 4 or 5 ticket)
5:30pm
AFL Reserve
Gates 6 & 7
5:30pm
Members’ Reserve
Gate 2
5:00pm

What's On

Jameson Pre-Match Party at the Outer Bar: Pre-party with a live set from 6:00pm-7:30pm at the Jameson Outer Bar, Ponsford Stand, Level 1 (behind M30)

Parking

The Yarra Park car park is closed for this match.

Only those Australian Disability Parking (ADP) permit holders who have already pre-purchased a Ticketek parking pass can access the car park. These pre-purchased Ticketek passes are now exhausted.

All parking is within grass paddocks in Yarra Park

GA Seating

General Admission

The following areas will be available for General Admission access (subject to change):

Shane Warne Stand - Level 4

Ponsford Stand

  • Level 1: Standing room only behind sections M28-M36

AFL Reserve

The following unreserved areas will be available in the AFL Reserve for this match (subject to change):

  • Level 1: Standing room only behind sections M16-M21

Cheer Squad Allocations

  • Collingwood: M33 rows A-O (City end)
  • Carlton: M3 rows A-R (Punt Road end)

Prepare

To ensure you are inside the Ground in time for the match start, arrive early and leave plenty of time for the entry process.

Download your ticket to your mobile for scanning upon entering the Ground.

There are many ways to get to the 'G! Plan your journey ahead of time to ensure you're inside the Ground for the start of the match.

Plan your trip and check for public transport disruptions and extra services on the PTV app or at Transport Victoria.

Find information on public transport, pedestrian access, taxi ranks and more on the MCG website.

  • Barassi Way (formerly Brunton Avenue) will be closed between 5:00pm–11:20pm.
  • Jolimont Street and Terrace will be closed between 5:00pm–11:20pm.
  • Wellington Parade will be closed between 10:20pm–10:50pm.
  • Vale Street will be closed between 5:00pm–11:20pm.

The MCC Library Fact Sheet for this match features:

  • The Colliers
  • Played for Both: Cameron Wood, Jack Lowe, Bob Bird, Alex Fasolo
  • Over to You - Trivia

At the 'G

Enter the MCG via the gate listed on your ticket.

At the MCG, your safety is our priority. If you experience any form of antisocial behaviour, please report it by texting the MCG's antisocial text hotline on +61 409 117 621.

A range of food outlets are options on event days at the MCG.

Please note: Available outlets will vary based on expected attendance.

The MCG endeavours to cater for a range of dietary options on event days. View the MCG dietary information

All food, beverage, merchandise and ticketing outlets are cashless. All transactions will need to be made on your debit or credit card.

The MCG is a smoke, e-cigarette and vape free venue. Patrons found smoking or vaping inside the Ground will face immediate eviction and could face further disciplinary action by the Club.

The Australian Sports Museum is open for those attending the match from gate opening (listed above) until 15 minutes before match start.

To celebrate Kids Footy Month, kids go free to the Australian Sports Museum on MCG match days in AFL Rounds 16-19. Book via Ticketek as an add-on or at the counter inside Gate 3 on match day.

The Museum showcases the best of Australian sports including AFL, cricket and the Olympics.

The MCG Multi-Faith Prayer Room is open to all patrons. It is located on Level B1 of the Shane Warne Stand (approximately behind Section M13).

Please note, flashing lights and pyrotechnics will be used throughout this event at the MCG.

Accessibility

The MCG is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive experience for everyone when they visit the stadium.

For details about accessible seating, parking, bathrooms, companion cards and more, visit Accessibility and Inclusion.

The G-Train Mobility Shuttle Service operates during public events held at the MCG.

The service is free and accessible to patrons with mobility challenges. The G-Train also features vehicles with wheelchair-friendly access.

Pre-booking is not required; simply wait at a designated pick up point for the next available buggy. The service has pick up points from the following locations:

  • Richmond Station
  • Jolimont Station
  • Accessible Parking Area

The G-Train operates from Yarra Park gate opening time and runs continuously throughout the match. 

A dedicated accessibility gate will be open for this match. This gate will be located at Gate 3B (to the left of Gate 3 as you face the gate) and can be used by patrons with accessibility needs, including hidden disabilities.

This initiative has been designed to support feelings of safety and confidence whilst reducing anxiety, sensory stimulation and time pressures associated with entry.

Features of this gate will include:

  • A slower security screening process
  • Ticket scanners instead of turnstiles
  • No overhead announcements or flashing signs
  • Additional support from trained MCG staff – all staff are trained in access and inclusion awareness, as well as the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
  • Close proximity to the Sensory Friendly Space and Changing Places bathroom
  • Some matches may also include an Auslan interpreter and/or trained therapy dog (where available)

This gate will not be open for every match. The matches where the gate will be open are:

Visual stories are step-by-step guides with photos used to prepare a person for, and increase the predictability of, a new environment or situation.

The MCG has a visual story that illustrates how to access the stadium, what to expect when entering and what you might experience during the match.

A Sensory Friendly Space is located within the Australian Sports Museum on Level 1 of the Olympic Stand (behind M51, inside Gate 3). This is a space for patrons of all ages who have sensory sensitivities, processing differences, or other hidden disabilities.

There are two rooms within the space offering patrons the ability to choose between quietly watching the event in a tiered theatre or using personal sensory strategies and fidgets to relax in a multi-purpose room.

The MCG has many hearing loops fitted throughout the stadium to relay PA announcements.

The SEN Stadium App provides a zero delay commentary on the Hearing Loop at the MCG.