The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
The MCG serves as one of Hawthorn Football Club's AFL home game venues. You will find the Hawks at the 'G hosting at least 6 home games of AFL a season!
Getting to the 'G
📍Melbourne Cricket Ground, Brunton Avenue, East Melbourne, VIC 3002
There are a variety of different options available for anyone who is travelling to our Hawks games at the MCG to make it easy to enjoy the game.
Getting to the MCG by train
Jolimont Station is a five-minute walk (350m) through Yarra Park to MCG Gate 2.
Richmond Station is 850m from the MCG.
To plan your journey visit ptv.vic.gov.au/journey.
Getting to the MCG by tram
Three tram routes provide access to the MCG:
🟡 Route 75 (City-Vermont South) - Stop 11 Jolimont Station/MCG is 300m from MCG Gate 2.
🟤 Route 48 (Docklands/City-North Balwyn) - Stop 11 Jolimont Station/MCG is 300m from MCG Gate 2.
🟡 Route 70 (Docklands/City-Wattle Park) - the stop is 500m from Gate 2.
Getting to the MCG by bus
Bus route 246 stops in Punt Road and is 600m from MCG Gate 3.
Getting to the MCG by car
Parking is extremely limited on event days at the MCG. The use of public transport is strongly recommended.
Parking for Australian Disability Parking (ADP) permit holders is available in Yarra Park. More information can be found here.
Drop off/Pick up locations from the MCG
Need a ride to the game? Use DiDi, proud partner of the Hawks.
Patrons are advised to use Clarendon Street (near the Pullman Hotel) for their rideshare drop off and pick up.
MCG Seating Map
Find your seat at the game:
🟤 Sitting in the Ponsford Stand? Enter via Gate 1.
🟡 Sitting in the Olympic Stand? Enter via Gate 3.
🟤 Sitting in the Shane Warne Stand? Enter via Gate 6.
🟡 Sitting in the MCC Members Reserve? Enter via Gate 2.
Once you've entered the MCG it is time to find your seat. When you look at your ticket, you will see a specific section, row letter, and seat number. The trick to finding your spot easily is knowing how the stadium levels are lettered.
The first letter of your section (M, N, P, or Q) tells you exactly which level you are on:
🟤 M Sections: Located on Level 1 (Ground Level).
🟡 N Sections: Located on Level 2.
🟤 P Sections: Located on Level 2A in the Shane Warne Stand, which corresponds to Level 3 if you are in the Members' Reserve.
🟡 Q Sections: Located on the very top tier, Level 4.
Once you know your section (e.g M26 or Q31), look for your row. Rows are arranged alphabetically, A - Z, then double letters (AA, BB, CC, etc.) if the section keeps going back. From there, just follow the numbers to find your exact seat.
Are you a Hawthorn Football Club member looking for your seat?
Find our MCG Seating Map for members on our Membership Website.
If you need assistance, MCG staff will be there to help.
🟤 Take a Virtual Tour of the MCG, and get to know the seat views before you head to the game.
🟡 Ready to get tickets to the next game? Visit our Fixture & Tickets page.
