AFL Round 13 - Carlton v Essendon

*Parking alert: Access is restricted to accredited passholders and accessible permit holders only. No general public parking is available for this match.

Step into Greatness at the 'G during the 2023 AFL Premiership Season.

The Melbourne Cricket Club, as ground managers of the MCG, looks forward to welcoming you to the 'G throughout the 2023 AFL Premiership Season.

For everything you need to know on visiting the MCG for AFL, click here.

Tickets

Tickets for this match are now on sale via Ticketek.

General Public tickets for the 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership Season match – Carlton v Essendon on Sunday, 11th June at the MCG have now sold out. Club Members will be able to access General Admission areas by scanning their memberships.

General Admission Seating

Please note, GA areas are subject to change. Check back here for updates.

Shane Warne Stand

• Q1-Q5
• Q6-Q15 1/2 (rows W-DD)

Ponsford Stand

• Q31-Q36 (rows V-MM)

Olympic Stand

• Not available

AFL Reserve
Please note, seating in the AFL Reserve is available to AFL members only.

• Q20-Q24 (rows U-DD)

Cheer Squad areas

Carlton: M3 (rows A-V)
Essendon: M33 (rows A-Z)

$2 Four'N Twenty Classic Meat Pie Offer

Get to the game early and grab a Four’N Twenty Classic Meat Pie for just $2 - offer available before the first bounce (7.15pm) and while stocks last. Limit of four pies per customer, per transaction.

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. 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

For this match, The 'G Train will run from 4.30pm to 11.00pm.

Find out more

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.

Parking

General public parking is unavailable for this match. Parking is available to disability and accredited permit holders only. Click here for parking information as well as alternative parking options close to the MCG, and continue to check regularly for updates.

Parking for disability permit holders can be pre-booked via Ticketek here.

Precinct Road Closures

The following roads around the MCG precinct will be closed pre and post match:

• Brunton Avenue: between 5.00pm and 10.45pm.
• Jolimont Street and Jolimont Terrace: between 5.00pm and 10.45pm
• Wellington Parade: between 9.45pm and 10.15pm
• Vale Street: between 5.00pm and 10.45pm

Train and Road Disruptions

Metro Trains
Buses replace trains on sections of the following Metro Train lines on Sunday:

• Belgrave
• Lilydale
• Cranbourne
• Pakenham
• Frankston
• Stony Point
• Sandringham

Passengers on these lines should:

• allow extra time when travelling to and from the MCG.
• be aware after games there may be increased congestion and delays getting onto the platforms at Richmond and Jolimont stations.
• to catch a return bus post-match, return to where they got off the bus prior.

For further information and to plan your journey at ptv.vic.gov.au

V/Line
Buses replace trains on sections of the Gippsland train lines this weekend.

Passengers on these lines should:

• allow extra time when travelling to and from the MCG.
• be aware after games there may be increased congestion and delays getting onto the platforms at Richmond and Jolimont stations.
• to catch a return bus post-match, return to where they got off the bus prior.

For further information and to plan your journey at ptv.vic.gov.au

Road
Footscray Road will be closed citybound.

At the 'G

• You will be required to enter via the gate listed on your ticket.
• The MCG is a cashless venue. All food, beverage, merchandise and ticketing 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.
• At the MCG, your safety is our priority. If you experience any form of antisocial behaviour, please report it by texting 'Assist' to the MCG's antisocial text hotline on +61 409 117 621.

Australian Sports Museum

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

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.

Be sure to arrive early to make the most of your visit.

MCC Library Fact Sheet

Click here to read the MCC Library Fact Sheet for this match.

Flashing Lights and Pyrotechnics Warning

Please note, flashing lights will be used throughout this match at the MCG. Pyrotechnics will also be in use pre-match.

Zero delay commentary for the hearing impaired

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