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Melbourne Cricket Ground

Melbourne, VIC

Capacity: 100,000

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Where to Stay in Melbourne

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Quest East Melbourne

Just a ten-minute walk from the MCG and Melbourne Park, Quest East Melbourne offers spacious apartment-style accommodation perfect for fans attending multi-day events like the Australian Open or an Ashes test. The self-contained apartments are ideal for groups, with full kitchens and laundry facilities.

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The Como Melbourne – MGallery

Boutique luxury hotel in fashionable South Yarra with an indoor-outdoor pool, day spa, and suites with private balconies. Sports fans attending the Australian Open, AFL Grand Final at the MCG, or Spring Racing Carnival choose this as Melbourne's most stylish home base.

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The Langham Melbourne

An elegant luxury hotel on Southbank with sweeping Yarra River views, a short stroll from the MCG, Rod Laver Arena, and AAMI Park. International cricket and tennis stars stay here during the Boxing Day Test and Australian Open.

Where to Eat in Melbourne

Chin Chin

Melbourne's most iconic modern Asian restaurant on Flinders Lane draws massive crowds for its bold Southeast Asian flavours. Located in the heart of the CBD, it is perfectly positioned for fans heading to or from the MCG, Rod Laver Arena, or AAMI Park. The caramelised pork jowl is a must-order.

Cumulus Inc.

Award-winning Flinders Lane restaurant by chef Andrew McConnell, consistently ranked among Australia's best. A short tram ride from Marvel Stadium, it is a favourite post-game celebration spot for athletes, media, and discerning fans alike.

DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar

On Melbourne's famous Lygon Street in Carlton, DOC serves some of the best Neapolitan pizza outside Italy. A short tram ride from the MCG, it is a favourite pre-game ritual for AFL fans on Saturday afternoons. The burrata is flown in from Puglia and the wood-fired pizzas are exceptional.

Embla

Embla on Collins Street is Melbourne's favorite wine bar for fans who like their pre-game meal to be as memorable as the sport itself. The open kitchen fires wood-roasted seasonal dishes that pair beautifully with an extraordinary natural wine list, and the easy walk to Marvel Stadium or Crown makes it ideal for event nights. Sports and music fans in the know book early on game days — it fills fast.

Supernormal

Andrew McConnell's celebrated pan-Asian eatery on Flinders Lane, famous for its New England lobster roll and prawn dumplings. Pre-MCG cricket and AFL fans treat this as the ultimate CBD pit stop before crossing to the sporting precinct.

Type 17

Beloved Richmond cafe on Swan Street, the main strip leading to the MCG, making it the perfect match-day breakfast stop. Known for creative brunch dishes and specialty coffee, it buzzes with footy fans before every AFL blockbuster.

Best Bars in Melbourne

Eau de Vie

A hidden speakeasy behind an unmarked door on Malthouse Lane, serving theatrical cocktails in vintage surrounds. Grand Prix and tennis fans celebrate late into the night here, discovering one of Melbourne's worst-kept cocktail secrets.

Garden State Hotel

A sprawling multi-level bar on Flinders Lane featuring a stunning rooftop garden, perfect for pre-game drinks before walking to the MCG or Rod Laver Arena. Melbourne's AFL and cricket fans pack the beer garden on match days.

Rooftop Bar

Iconic Melbourne CBD rooftop bar with outdoor cinema screenings, city skyline views, and creative cocktails. AFL fans celebrating after matches at the MCG and Australian Open tennis supporters catch sunset drinks above Curtin House in one of Melbourne's most beloved open-air venues.

The Corner Hotel

Richmond's Corner Hotel is one of Melbourne's most celebrated live music pubs, sitting a short walk from the MCG and drawing in AFL fans before and after games at the 'G. The band room has hosted everyone from Nick Cave to Arctic Monkeys early in their careers, and the front bar is perennially packed with footy fans wearing their team colours. Cold Carlton Draught, great live acts, and genuine Melbourne pub culture — all in one room.

The Great Northern Hotel

A Carlton institution near the MCG, The Great Northern is ground zero for AFL fans on game day. With multiple levels, big screens on every wall, and a rooftop beer garden, it fills up hours before the first bounce. The pub also serves solid counter meals and has an impressive craft beer selection.

Young & Jackson Hotel

Operating since 1861 opposite Flinders Street Station, Young & Jackson is one of Melbourne's most storied pubs and a natural fan gathering point given its central location between the MCG and Marvel Stadium. The famous painting of Chloe, the pub's resident nude, has been a conversation starter for over 100 years. AFL fans fill its multiple bars on every Grand Final weekend, making it the city's living room for sport.

Young & Jacksons Hotel

Melbourne's most famous pub, open since 1875 and directly across from Flinders Street Station, making it the natural meeting point before any sporting event. The upstairs Chloe's Bar named after the iconic nude painting is a Melbourne institution. Overseas fans invariably end up here as part of their Melbourne sports experience.

Fan Attractions in Melbourne

Australian Sports Museum at the MCG

Australia's premier sports museum spans 3,000 square meters across three levels within the MCG's Olympic Stand, celebrating cricket, AFL, the Olympics, and horse racing. Interactive zones let visitors test their bowling, goal-kicking, and sprinting abilities against virtual Australian sporting legends.

Hosier Lane Bar Hop

Start at the famous street art laneway then wind through hidden basement bars — Melbourne's legendary laneway bar culture is a must-do for visiting fans.

Marvel Stadium

Melbourne's retractable-roof stadium transforms on AFL night game nights with a unique atmosphere unmatched in Australian football. The closed roof concentrates crowd noise to an extraordinary level. The Southern Stand bar precinct is the busiest pre-match drinking strip in the city.

Marvel Stadium Tour

Tour Melbourne's Docklands stadium with its retractable roof — home to multiple AFL clubs and a marvel of modern sports architecture.

Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

The MCG is the spiritual home of Australian sport, hosting the Boxing Day Test and AFL Grand Final in front of crowds exceeding 100,000. The National Sports Museum inside the ground is one of the world's best sports museums. Walking through the Long Room on a packed match day is a genuinely moving experience for any sports lover.

Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Tour

The MCG is Australia's sporting cathedral — a 100,000-seat colossus that has hosted everything from Olympic Games to Ashes Tests to AFL Grand Finals. The guided tour includes the Australian Sports Museum, the members' pavilion, and the hallowed turf itself. Standing on the MCG outfield and imagining the roar of a packed house is a genuinely spine-tingling experience for any sports fan.

Melbourne Cricket Ground & National Sports Museum

Tour the MCG, Australia's largest stadium and the spiritual home of both cricket and AFL, which hosted the 1956 Olympics and 2006 Commonwealth Games. The National Sports Museum inside features the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, and immersive interactive galleries.

Melbourne Olympic Park Precinct

The Olympic Park precinct on the banks of the Yarra River clusters Rod Laver Arena, John Cain Arena, and AAMI Park into one of the world's great sporting precincts. During the Australian Open, the garden squares fill with fan zones, food stalls, and live entertainment around the clock. Year-round A-League, Super Rugby, and NBL events keep the precinct alive.

National Sports Museum at the MCG

The world's most comprehensive collection of Australian sporting history, housed inside the MCG's Olympic Stand. The Cricket Hall of Fame, AFL Hall of Fame, and Melbourne 1956 Olympics exhibition are essential for any sports traveler. Interactive exhibits let fans test their batting and kicking skills.

Queen Victoria Market Tour

Melbourne's iconic 1878 open-air market is where foodies and sports fans fuel up on gourmet cheese, fresh seafood, and artisan coffee before MCG matches.