AFL Round 5 - Hawthorn v Geelong Cats

Step back into greatness as football returns to the 'G for the 2022 AFL Premiership Season.

The Melbourne Cricket Club, as ground managers of the MCG, looks forward to welcoming you to the 'G throughout the 2022 AFL Premiership Season.

Tickets are now on sale for 2022 AFL Premiership Season matches.

For more information on visiting the MCG this AFL season, click here.

View the 2022 AFL Premiership Season fixture at the MCG here.

Arrive early

In 2022, the process for entry into the MCG will take longer than usual. To ensure you are inside the MCG in time for the match start, arrive early and leave plenty of time for the entry process.

Download your ticket prior to your arrival at the MCG. To gain entry into the match, please show staff your proof of check-in and vaccination status before scanning your digital ticket at the turnstiles.

COVID-19 Vaccination Condition of Entry

In line with the Victorian Government health directives for major events at the MCG, entry will only be granted to fully vaccinated patrons. Patrons must also check-in to the MCG upon entry via QR code using the Service Victoria App. Patrons 18 years and over must provide proof of vaccination status and proof of check-in.

For further information, click here.

Parking

Parking is available in Yarra Park for this match. Click here for parking information and continue to check regularly for updates.

MCC Library Fact Sheets

2022 AFL Premiership Season - Round 5 - Hawthorn v Geelong

Road closures

• Brunton Avenue: 1.50pm-3.20pm (pre-match)
• Brunton Avenue: 6.00pm-7.00pm (post-match)
• Wellington Parade: 6.00pm-6.30pm (post-match)

General Admission Seating

Shane Warne Stand

• Q1-Q9
• Q10-Q15 (rows K-DD)

Ponsford Stand

• Q29-Q36

Olympic Stand

• Q49-Q55 (rows P-MM)
• Q56-Q57

AFL Reserve

• Q15-Q17 (rows K-DD)
• Q18-Q28

*Please note, General Admission seating areas are subject to change.

Cheer Squad Allocations

Hawthorn: M3 (rows A-R)
Geelong Cats: M33 (rows A-S)

Food and beverage

Like the rest of the hospitality industry nationally, the MCG is experiencing some staffing shortages which has meant the closure of some bar and food outlets throughout the venue.

While the team works hard to provide you with great service, we ask for your patience and understanding as we navigate through these shortages.

We apologise for the inconvenience.

Multi-Faith Prayer Room

As the holy month of Ramadan is upon us at the moment, patrons are reminded of the MCG’s new Multi-Faith Prayer Room which recently opened.

Patrons are invited to use the space to observe their own individual prayer in a purposely built room which has both male and female areas accommodating up to 50 users at any one time.

Situated on Level B1 of the Shane Warne Stand, the Multi-Faith Prayer Room can be found behind section 14.

Australian Sports Museum

The Australian Sports Museum is open event days before the bounce for all ticket holders.

Located at Gate 3 inside the MCG, the Museum showcases the best of Australian sports including AFL, cricket and the Olympics.

For this match, the Museum is open from 10.00am-12.30pm.

Please note: MCG Tours do no operate on event days.

Find out more.

The G-Train Mobility Shuttle Service

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 and in 2022, the G-Train will also feature 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

Find out more

Flashing Lights Warning

Please note, flashing lights will be used throughout this match at the MCG.

COVIDSafe Measures

COVIDSafe settings will be in place throughout the MCG, so please play your role and follow these simple directions:

• Clean hands. Please remember to wash or sanitise your hands regularly, using one of the MCG’s installed 275 Dettol hand sanitisation stations throughout the Ground.
• Know when it’s time to bow out. If you have COVID-19 symptoms or have been advised to get tested by a contact, workplace or school, please get tested and isolate until you get a negative result.
• Protect the head. Pack a fitted face mask, as masks are strongly recommended in areas where physical distancing cannot be maintained.
• Stay at least a couple of cricket bat’s length apart. For good measure, please stay 1.5 metres from one another.

SEN Stadium

Download the SEN Stadium App and listen to live commentary at the MCG.