Every time I visit this epic ground I am immersed by the greatness that is the MCG. From a lazy afternoon test match, to the AFL finals, the MCG sports a massive one hundred thousand capacity and truly is Australia's iconic sporting landmark. From a first time visitor, to a local regular, there is nothing like walking through those front gates at the peoples ground. read more

Melbourne Cricket Ground - Twilight at the peoples ground - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Richmond, VIC

For me the MCG is Melbourne. Now before you start effusively ranting about other iconic things such as Phar Lap (New Zealander), Ned Kelly (downright nasty crim) or Luna Park (um lame); you will realise that I am right. Not only is the MCG of massive historical importance as the first cricket club in Victoria in 1838 and hosting the first ever first class cricket game between NSW and VIC in 1856 but it is also the home of Aussie Rules and the Boxing day test. As you walk into the large ground that can hold around 100,000 people, you can almost smell the hundreds of years of sporting drama that have unfolded in this stadium. It is definitely the crown of Melbourne's status as the sporting capital of Australia (and arguably the world considering Australia's sporting prowess). My only criticisms are that they insist upon serving light beer only (boo), unless you are in the members stand, in which case you have to drink your beer in the bar (i.e. can't watch the game properly - boo). Even if you are not a fan of sport the MCG is worth going to at least once just to see what all the fuss is about. read more

For many Melbournians, the MCG is the spiritual capital of our city. It certainly is for me. Screaming your head off with 80,000 other footy fans as your team comes from behind to win the match is about as exciting an experience as I can imagine. If you are visiting the city during the football season, do yourself a favour and go and experience it. Functionally and aesthetically the place is amazing. You get a good view from any of the seats, you never have to queue long for a beer or the toilets, and the price of entry is very reasonable. The best thing about going to the MCG, or any other place to watch Australian football, is that it is devoid of the type of mucho aggresive fan violence that turns off so many people from European soccer. Family's with lttle kids are very common, as are eldery women knitting little football jumpers for their grandchildren. Friends supporting different teams all sit together - their is no segregation of the fans at all. If you want to experience the real spirit of Melbourne - go and see footy at The G. read more

Honestly the most horrifying, awful tour we've ever been on. Maybe coming for a game is more fun, but do NOT come to tour. The tour guide spent the entire tour belittling women ("women are only interested in the bathrooms here, they like putting on their lipsticks") and our ethnicities ("only Australians understand sports here, none of you will understand this anyways"). He refused to tell us about the cricket teams here because we "wouldn't understand anyway". Why would we come on this horrible tour if we didn't understand or want to understand? When we tried to take pictures, he yelled at us that we weren't allowed to take pictures. Utterly pointless and boring. He got very excited about the gym floor which was as generic as gym floors could possibly come. read more

I attended a Boxing Day test here and loved it. Well, I did most of the time although it did begin to drag a little towards the end. The crowd provided almost as much entertainment as the game. I wish I had been around for an Aussie rules game though. read more

I really enjoyed the visit to the stadium for the Adelaide match a couple weeks back. The general pop seats were nice and I enjoyed the concessions far more than what I had at the other stadium near the docklands. The fish and chips was delicious!! This shrine of cricket history is awesome in size - I believe as many seats as the Rose Bowl in Cali --- wow! read more

How do you review a place like this? A stadium worth every last drop of hype the shlubs in sporting media throw at it. Where sporting dreams rise from the muck only to be stomped upon ruthlessly, relentlessly. Where tens of thousands of screaming humans, from almost all walks of life, ride the wave of sporting ecstasy and overpriced booze all the way to the final siren... or whistle? And then you storm out, kicking plastic cups and cursing your team's paper thin defense and one-paced midfield as opposition fans grunt out their team song as only a pack of monosyllabic, sub-human bags of bones can. You can't review it, really. Some things are beyond 'review'. You just go, every week your team plays at home and hope that amazing shit will happen... and it often does. If you've been there in a big game and it's a close contest, then you've experienced something other-worldly. Bring your own sandwiches. read more

Melbourne Cricket Ground - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Richmond, VIC

First time to see a Footy match. Queens bday Collingwood vs Melbourne. The Pies demolished the Dees!!

There are quite a few reasons for you to visit the Melbourne Cricket Ground, known locally as the MCG - or simply "The Gee". It is a huge sports stadium, seating almost 100,000 people, where people enjoy the winter spectacle of Australian Rules Football (AFL, the "footy") or summer Cricket at state, national and international level. Rock concerts are held here, as are many cultural events. Indoors, the football clubs and cricket clubs have their rooms for players and members. The Melbourne Sports Museum is here, with several sporting artefacts and exhibitions from history. There's also several restaurants and conference spaces which are varied and practical. Car parking is underneath and public transport (trams, trains) are very close walking distance. It's a varied and useful venue. read more

Great stadium rooted with a lot of historical history. I really enjoyed the tour which was given by a volunteer member of the MCG club who has been a member for 50 years! Great access to the dressing rooms, pitch side and different access levels. All included in the 30$ is the Australian Sport museum which has some great memorabilia. Well worth a tour! read more

Compared to Perth's major football stadium (where I'm from), this place is like being in football heaven. The seats are semi cushioned and we had access to a fully enclosed bar right behind us. You can pay with Paypass for all your food and alcohol, which is a big winner for me. If its not too busy, you can even sit at the bar and overlook the entire live play with uninterrupted views (depending on your seat allocation I guess). The ground is a 20 minute walk from the CBD, or utilise the trams and trains on offer. read more

It has the best atmosphere for AFL, life is never better than a packed crowd, a cold beer and a hot meat pie!

A shrine for sports lovers, no trip to Melbourne would be complete without a visit to the 'G. Whether you're interested in a visit to the footy, cricket, other event; or to take a tour of the sports Museum (http://www.nsm.org.au/) or an MCG tour (http://www.mcg.org.au/Tours/The%20MCG%20Tour.aspx), there's something to cater for most sporting tastes. read more

Amazing stadium. My boyfriend and I went to see an Australian rules "football" game here and it blew us away. The atmosphere was something else. The game was a little hard to understand but the local supporters really get into it. read more

Spiritual home of Australian sport.The national sports museum and guided tour are a must for any visitor.The atmosphere on game day is electric.Its location is ideal and it's a wonderful family experience read more

The best stadium in the world. If you are visiting Melbourne, I would highly recommend you catch a game of Aussie Rules or Cricket. The atmosphere is electric! read more

one of the best and biggest footy grounds. if you can see your favourite team or any team if you dont have one, then you should do so whilst in melbourne. grand finals there are amazing and the atmosphere is electric. read more

The home of cricket! Steeped in history, evident with every step you take around it, this vast stadium is a must see.

It's a scintillating experience to walk through the whole stadium from front row seats to media box to locker room. It's a great feeling to relive some amazing memories. read more

An event at the MCG is a must see for any visitor to Melbourne. Whether it's AFL, cricket, or an exhibition game or concert, this venue gives Melbourne it's well deserved title of 'Sporting Capital of the World' read more