MCG Open Day

Open Day will be a free event, allowing the public to gain rare access to the playing surface and see parts of the stadium and the MCC Reserve that are normally off limits, such as the Stadium Management Centre and the Long Room.

MCC President Paul Sheahan said he was thrilled to invite the general public to join the MCC in celebrating this rare and wonderful achievement.

“The MCC has a rich history and a vast heritage collection which has been preserved for its visitors to appreciate,” Mr Sheahan said.

“Open Day provides a great opportunity for those interested in Australia’s sporting history to gain insight into Australia’s largest and oldest sporting club and the world-class stadium that it manages.”

Highlights of the day include:

• Relive your favourite sporting moments on the hallowed turf of the MCG by bowling to your family and friends;

• Pick up a map and show bag and take a tour through the MCC Reserve, player change rooms and National Sports Museum;

• Challenge yourself on the AFL Playground, Melbourne Stars bowling tunnel and AFL Victoria’s mini draft camp; and

• Meet some of your favourite sporting stars and win prizes throughout the day.

Key event information:

• Open Day will take place from 10am to 4pm, with last ground access at 3.30pm;

• Access to the MCG is available via Gate 2 (Members’ entrance) and Gate 3 (National Sports Museum entrance). Parking is available in Yarra Park at $10 per vehicle via Gate 5 and 6; and

• In the event of inclement weather, access to the arena may be cancelled.

For more information about the MCC’s 175th anniversary, visit www.mcc.org.au or the club’s Twitter and Facebook pages.