Overview
Founded in 1853, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is the Southern Hemisphere's largest sports stadium, seating over 100,000. It served as the main venue for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics and hosts Australia's biggest sporting events, including the Boxing Day Test and the AFL Grand Final. On non-match days, guided tours take you through player locker rooms, VIP lounges, and the grounds, and the National Sports Museum is located inside the stadium.
Opening Hours
Guided tours: daily 10:00-15:00 (except on match days).
Travel Tips
Watching an AFL match (March-September) or cricket match (October-March) gives you the deepest experience of Australian sports culture. On non-match days, book a guided tour.
Hotels near Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Hotels and guesthouses in Melbourne, Yarra Park, Melbourne
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Great Ocean Road
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Hosier Lane
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Flinders Street Station
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National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)
Australia's oldest and largest art gallery, housing over 70,000 works of international art.
Brighton Bathing Boxes
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Royal Exhibition Building
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