On days in which the MCG hosts events, the MCG homepage and event detail pages will feature live updates on the availability of parking in Yarra Park. Please note that car parking in Yarra Park may not be available for all events at the MCG.
Please refer to the car park opening schedule below in order to view the details for your upcoming event, or click here to view alternative parking options.Yarra Park Car Parking Details
When operational, public parking in Yarra Park is available for $15, payable by EFTPOS only. Please note that we no longer accept cash, and vehicles unable to pay via card will unfortunately not be allowed entry to Yarra Park. Before beginning your journey to the MCG, please check the car parking schedule below to ensure parking is available.Match day parking conditions are outlined in the table below. For some matches, parking may only be available to accessibility (disability) permit holders.
Patrons should allow plenty of time to arrive and park to ensure you are inside the ground for the match start. Queues to enter Yarra Park parking gates are likely.
Car parking in Yarra Park is subject to capacity. We advise that you arrive early in order to secure your park, as capacity may be reached before the start of the match. Vehicles arriving at Yarra Park gates once capacity is reached will be advised to use city car parks.
Entry to the Yarra Park car park will close at quarter time, unless capacity is reached prior to this time.
Following an event at the MCG, selected car parking gates will be held post-match to allow for safe egress from the MCG. Gate 3 and Gate 7 will be held for approximately 30 minutes post-match due to road closures and to allow for safe patron egress from the MCG.
Yarra Park map
Patrons with an accessible (disability) parking permit can pre-book a parking spot in Yarra Park online via Ticketek.
Yarra Park car park opening schedule
Please note, the times listed below are subject to change. Parking is subject to change at late notice due to inclement weather and the condition of Yarra Park. Please check back regularly for updates.*Access via gates denoted below with an asterisk is restricted to accredited and accessible permit holders only.
# Access via gates denoted below with a hashtag is restricted to accessible permit holders only.
| Date & Event |
Yarra Park Car Park Open Times |
General Public | Accessible Permit Holders |
| AFL Round 11 Essendon v Richmond Friday May 23 |
NO PUBLIC PARKING AVAILABLE Gate 3: 4.00pm* Gate 5: 4.00pm* Gate 7: 6.00am* |
No | Yes |
| AFL Round 11 Hawthorn v Brisbane Lions Saturday May 24 |
Gate 3: 1.00pm Gate 5: 1.00pm Gate 7: 9.30am* |
Yes | Yes |
| AFL Round 11 Melbourne v Sydney Swans Sunday May 25 |
Gate 3: 12.00pm Gate 5: 12.00pm Gate 7: 8.30am* |
Yes | Yes |
| AFL Round 12 Collingwood v Hawthorn Friday May 30 |
NO PUBLIC PARKING AVAILABLE Gate 3: 4.00pm* Gate 5: 4.00pm* Gate 7: 6.00am* |
No | Yes |
| AFL Round 13 Richmond v Sydney Swans Saturday June 7 |
Gate 3: 10.00am Gate 5: 10.00am Gate 7: 6.45am* |
Yes | Yes |
| AFL Round 13 Carlton v Essendon Sunday June 8 |
NO PUBLIC PARKING AVAILABLE Gate 3: 3.45pm* Gate 5: 3.45pm* Gate 7: 12.15pm* |
No | Yes |
| AFL Round 13 Melbourne v Collingwood Monday June 9 |
NO PUBLIC PARKING AVAILABLE Gate 3: 11.00am* Gate 5: 11.00am* Gate 7: 8.00am* |
No | Yes |
| AFL Round 14 Essendon v Geelong Cats Saturday June 14 |
Gate 3: 1.00pm Gate 5: 1.00pm Gate 7: 9.30am* |
Yes | Yes |
| AFL Round 15 Carlton v North Melbourne Saturday June 21 |
Gate 3: 10.00am Gate 5: 10.00am Gate 7: 6.30am* |
Yes | Yes |
Alternative Parking Options
Melbourne Park| Melbourne Park Eastern Plaza Car Park | Approximately 350m via the Melbourne Arena footbridge to MCG Gate 6 |
Wilson Parking
| 11 Exhibition Street | Approximately 1.1km via Batman Avenue and William Barak Bridge to MCG Gate 2 |
| Flinders Gate Car Park, 172-192 Flinders Street | Approximately 1.3km via Flinders Street, Batman Avenue and William Barak Bridge to MCG Gate 2 |
Federation Square
| Entry via Russell Street or Batman Avenue | Approximately 1.3km via Birrarung Marr and William Barak Bridge to MCG Gate 2 |
First Parking
| Collins Place Car Park, 28 Flinders Lane | Approximately 1.1km via Exhibition Street, Batman Avenue and William Barak Bridge to MCG Gate 2 |
CBD
| 34-60 Little Collins Street | Approximately 1.4km via Exhibition Street, Batman Avenue and William Barak Bridge to MCG Gate 2 |
| 114-128 Flinders Street | Approximately 1.1km via Flinders Street, Batman Avenue and William Barak Bridge to MCG Gate 2 |
On-Street Parking
Metered parking is available around Fitzroy Gardens, the Botanical Gardens and along the Yarra River.
Drop Off/Pick Up Locations
Accessibility Drop OffPatrons with accessibility needs can arrange to be dropped off by taxi (or a private vehicle with a disability parking permit) at the bus turning circle (corner of Jolimont St and Jolimont Tce).
Please note: Vehicles without a disability parking permit, including pre-booked ubers, will not permitted to enter the bus turning circle.
Public Drop Off
All other patrons and vehicles without disability parking permits are advised to use Clarendon St (near the Pullman Hotel) for their taxi, ride-share or private vehicle drop off and pick up.
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