BBL|12: Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades

We look forward to welcoming you to the MCG for BBL|12 as the Melbourne Stars host the Melbourne Renegades.

Tickets are now on sale via Ticketek. 

Coming to the BBL

Here's everything you need to know about your visit to the MCG.

Getting to the MCG

Find your best way to get to the MCG with our journey planner and transport option tools. For information on public transport, pedestrian access, taxi ranks and more, click here.

General Admission Seating

GA seating is available in the following areas (please note, general admission areas are subject to change):
Shane Warne Stand

• M1-M27

Ponsford Stand

• M28 rows U-NN (no alcohol) 

At the 'G

• You will be required to enter via the gate listed in your ticket.
• The MCG is a cashless venue. All food, beverage and merchandise outlets will be cashless – so 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.
• The MCG’s official hygiene partner, Dettol, has installed 275 hand sanitisation stations throughout the Ground to support good personal hygiene practices.
• We also recommend packing a fitted face mask. While masks are not mandatory, we encourage patrons who wish to do so to wear masks where physical distancing cannot be maintained.
• At the MCG, your safety is our priority. If you experience any form of antisocial behaviour, please report it via the MCG's antisocial text hotline on +61 409 117 621.

MCC Library Fact Sheet

BBL|12: Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades

Cricket times

Match commences: 7:15pm
1st Innings: 7:15-8:35pm
Innings Break: 8:35-8:50pm
2nd Innings: 8:50-10:10pm

Road closures

Brunton Avenue (pre-match): 5.15-7:15pm
Brunton Avenue (Post-match): 10.10-11.10pm
Vale Street: 5.15-11.10pm

Parking

General public parking in Yarra Park is available for this match. Parking is available to accessibility and accredited permit holders via Gate 7. Click here for parking information as well as alternative parking options close to the MCG, and continue to check regularly for updates.

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 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

Find out more

Metro Trains Disruptions

Buses replace trains on sections of the Alamein and Hurstbridge lines this Tuesday.

There are major works in the City Loop:

• Flagstaff, Melbourne Central and Parliament stations are closed.
• There are no City Loop services and trains run direct to Flinders Street or Southern Cross stations.

For further information on major works in the City Loop, visit ptv.vic.gov.au/city-loop-closure.

• Passengers should allow extra time when travelling to and from the MCG.
• Please be aware after the game there may be increased congestion and delays getting onto the platforms at Richmond and Jolimont stations.
• Passengers are advised to return to where they got off the bus prior.

Plan your journey at ptv.vic.gov.au.

West Gate Bridge Works - Major delays 90+ minutes

The Department of Transport is conducting annual maintenance works on the outbound lanes of the West Gate Bridge from 9pm Monday 26 December 2022 (Boxing Day) to 6am Wednesday 4 January 2023.  Significant delays of over 90 minutes may be expected with four of five outbound lanes closed, 24 hours a day – drivers are advised to avoid the area and detour early.

The Todd Road entry ramp to the Western Freeway will be closed during the works to provide access for work crews and emergency vehicles.

Delays can be expected across the network including:

• the West Gate Freeway between the city and West Gate Bridge
• the Domain Tunnel
• the citybound lanes of the Monash Freeway
• surrounding roads through the CBD, Dockland and Southbank
• South Melbourne and South Yarra.

People from the west to the city and beyond, should consider taking public transport or plan their return journey in advance to avoid major delays.

What you can do:

Detour early: use roads north of the CBD to avoid major delays on the West Gate freeway and on surrounding, last-minute detour routes. Refer to specific advice on how to best travel from various locations across Melbourne.

Look out for detour signs around the area

Listen to the radio for regular traffic updates

If you are travelling to major events in the city, particularly to New Years’ Eve activities, please consider taking public transport.

Follow VicRoads on social media

Real-time traffic conditions can be found at traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au or via the VicTraffic mobile app.

Flashing Lights Warning

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