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AFL

Round 1 St Kilda v Collingwood

Saturday March 20, 2027
St Kilda
7:40PM
Collingwood Football Club logo
Footy returns at the 'G!

Tickets

The 2027 AFL Premiership Season kicks off at the MCG!

General public tickets for St Kilda v Collingwood will go on sale via Ticketek.

Ticket Type
On-Sale Date
Club Members
To be announced
General Public
To be announced
AFL Reserve
To be announced

Gates

Gate opening times for this match will be shared here once available.
Gates open at
TBC

Arrive early and leave plenty of time for the entry process.

Enter via the gate listed on your ticket.

Have your ticket downloaded and ready to scan at the turnstiles.

GA Seating

General admission seating areas will be listed here 24 hours prior to the match.

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.

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. Find a list and locations of vegetarian, vegan, low gluten, pescatarian and halal options at 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.

Tickets for the Australian Sports Museum are half price and can be purchased on the day inside Gate 3 at the MCG. 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
  • Yarra Park Car Park

You can view all G-Train pick up points on the MCG stadium map.

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

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

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