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Melbourne will host Richmond at the MCG for the highly anticipated ANZAC Day Eve match in Round 7 of the home and away season. 

First bounce:
7:30pm (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

There is NO public parking available at the Round 7 match. 

Patrons with an accessible (disability) parking permit can pre-book a parking spot in Yarra Park online via Ticketek. 

For the most up to date information on parking availability, click here. 

Alternative parking options

There are alternative parking options around Melbourne, including Melbourne Park, Wilson Parking, and Federation Square.

PRE-GAME ANZAC CEREMONY

Torch from the Shrine of Remembrance escorted to the ’G 

At 5:20pm, a torch lit from the Eternal Flame at the Shrine of Remembrance will be escorted through the Botanic Gardens to the MCG. The Demon faithful are encouraged to come along and be a part of the ceremony from the start, and Follow the Flame as it makes its way to the ‘G. 

AT THE MCG

Ticket holders are encouraged to get to the MCG as soon as possible, to account for increased security measures entering the stadium. We strongly encourage everyone to be in their seats by 6:30pm, with the pre-match ceremony performance commencing from 6:45pm.

6:45pm - Hugh Sheridan performance from the Ponsford stage
7:01pm – Shrine guards enter arena, hand torch to Corangamite Light Horse Troop for lap of honour  
7:03pm – Players enter the arena and line up in front of the stage 
7:07pm – Eternal Flame to be lit
7:08pm – Ode to the Fallen  
7:08pm – Last Post 
7:09pm – New Zealand & Australian national anthems 
7:13pm – Joint banner raised for Melbourne & Richmond teams to run through 

The game will be broadcasted nationally via Free-to-Air TV, via Channel 7 from 7:00pm (AEST).

The game will be live on Fox Footy and Kayo Sports from 7:00pm (AEST). 

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

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4 Accessibility parking spots provided in the main carpark.

Accessibility seating located at Gate 5 & Gate 6.

Lift access into Pavilion function spaces.