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Hawthorn Hawks will host Melbourne Demons at the MCG for Round 23 of the home and away season. 

First bounce: 4:15pm (AEST)

Public transport is recommended when attending events at the MCG. To plan your journey and your transport options, click here. 

Train 🚊
Jolimont Station: take the Hurstbridge or Epping lines to reach Jolimont Station. 
Richmond Station: To get to Richmond station from the city, take any train on the Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein, Glen Waverley, Dandenong, Pakenham, Cranbourne, Frankston or Sandringham lines. 

Tram 🚃
No. 75 tram: The No. 75 (City-Vermont South) travels along Flinders St and connects with the eastern suburbs via Wellington Parade 
No. 48 tram: No. 48 (Docklands/City-North Balwyn) travels along Collins Street and connects with the eastern suburbs via Wellington Parade. 

Bus 🚍
The Bus route 246 is run by National Bus Company, which links La Trobe University with Elsternwick Station in a useful service for patrons from the northern and southern suburbs. The 246 stops along Punt Road.

Taxi ranks 🚕
1. In front of Pullman Hotel, corner of Wellington Parade and Clarendon Street 
2. Outside Rod Laver Arena on Olympic Boulevard
3. Jolimont Terrace

🚊 Rail Disruptions

• Sunbury Line – buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Sunbury stations from 10:30pm Friday 25 July until the last train on Sunday 27 July.
• Werribee and Williamstown lines – buses replace trains between North Melbourne, Newport and Williamstown stations from 10:30pm Friday 25 July until the last train on Sunday 27 July.
• Bendigo and Echuca lines – buses replace trains on sections of the lines from Friday 25 July until the last train Sunday 27 July.
• Gippsland Line – Coaches replace trains on sections of the line until mid-August.

🚗 Road Disruptions

• Flinders Street (eastbound) is closed between Elizabeth and Swanston streets. 
• The West Gate Freeway outbound is reduced to three lanes until mid-August.
• The citybound exit from the Princes Freeway to Clyde Road, Berwick is closed until mid-November.

The game will be NOT broadcasted nationally via Free-to-Air TV on channel 7.

The game will be live on Fox Footy and Kayo Sports from 4:00pm, live and ad-break free. 

You can purchase a Kayo Digital Membership, to watch every AFL game live and ad-break free, and support the Dees HERE.  

Get lives scores, stats and highlights via the Match Centre. Available on the website and mobile app.

Follow us across social media for a behind-the-scenes insight on game day as well as live match updates as they happen.

Use the hashtags #AFLHawksDees and #DemonSpirit to join the conversation.

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Membership services will be available at the game, from 2:00pm at the Gate 3 ticket windows. 

During business hours, you can contact the membership team via phone on (03) 9652 1155 or email membership@melbournefc.com.au

Alternatively, you can visit our Help Centre for assistance with your membership.

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With one of our home game being played in Alice Springs (Round 12), members will be entitled to a ticket to a replacement game at the MCG. This will be in Round 23 vs Hawthorn. More information on member entitlements can be found below.

General Admission (GA) Members) 

GA members can scan into the MCG as normal using your Mobile Membership or membership card. You will be able to sit in the designated General Admission bays.

Premium Members (Redlegs, Trident, and Legends):

You are required to redeem a ticket into a premium area on Level 1. Please enter your membership barcode on Ticketek and redeem a $0 ticket to secure your seat.

Unfortunately, you won't be able to purchase guests in this area due to high demand.

Demon Seat Plus Members (Seat or Bay):

You will not be able to sit in your usual reserved seats, as Hawthorn members will occupy these for their home game. As a DSP member, you are entitled to scan into the ground using your Mobile Membership or membership card and sit in General Admission.

Membership staff will be available at Gate 3 ticket window from 2pm for any membership inquiries.

Eligible members can forward their tickets via their MyDemons account on the Melbourne Football Club app or web browser.

Transferred tickets can take up to 30 minutes from being accepted (not transferred) to become active. We strongly recommend transferring and accepting tickets as far in advance as possible to ensure no issues at the gate. More info here.

Membership packs will not be available to collect on game days. 

Eligible members (all members excluding Kayo Digital and Digital International) can opt in to receive a membership pack via their MyDemons account within one week of purchase. Outside if this time period, please opt in by contacting Membership Services on (03) 9652 1155 or at membership@melbournefc.com.au.

Eligible adult members will receive a scarf and bumper sticker should they opt in to receive a membership pack. If members do not opt in or select no, a $25 voucher to the Demon Shop will be emailed.

Visit our Help Centre for more details. 

The Demon Shop will be open at the MCG for our Round 23 match against the Hawks.

You can shop the full range + latest styles, with 100% proceeds of your sale supporting the club you love here. 

The Demon Shop will be open from 2:00pm until 1 hour post game. 

The Demon Shop is located on Brunton Avenue of the MCG, directly underneath light tower 4. 

Located within the Australian Sports Museum* on Level 1 (inside Gate 3, behind bay M51) there is a space for patrons of all ages who have sensory sensitivities, processing differences, or other hidden disabilities.

Find out more about this space here.

For those visiting the MCG, you can report anti-social behaviour anonymously via text message to the dedicated security number +61 409 117 621 or on the MCG app in the Fan Assist section.

Here you'll find information about the MCG's range of quality food and drinks available to fans. There are plenty of great options available for everyone! 

The MCG is a family-friendly venue, offering a range of facilities for parents and their children. Learn more here.

Yarra Park is NOT open for public parking in Round 23.  

For the most up to date information on parking and alternative options, click HERE. 

The brand-new MCG Mobility Shuttle Service, the 'G-Train', will be in operation throughout public events held at the MCG.

This service is free and accessible to patrons with mobility challenges. The G-Train also features vehicles with wheelchair-friendly access. 

Pre-booking in not required; simply wait at a designated pick up point for the next available buggy. The service has pick up points from the following location:
- Richmond Station 
- Jolimont Station
- Accessible Parking Area 

Wait times are expected to be around 8-10 minute intervals, The G-Train will be in operation from two hours prior to MCG events until the end of the first quarter, recommencing at the conclusion of the match until 30 minutes post-event. 

View The G Train map here.