Melbourne Cricket Ground News

The MCG celebrated a significant milestone on Saturday, hosting its 3000th VFL/AFL match at the iconic ground, as Melbourne hosted the Western Bulldogs.

The MCG is ready to host the opening game of the 2023 AFL season on Thursday night, with more than 80,000 fans expected to pack the ground for Richmond v Carlton.

As the MCG prepares to host the Boxing Day Test, a new permanent Shane Warne Stand sign has been installed on the southern side of the ground.

A concept image of the $1 billion MCG redevelopment has been revealed, while funding has been secured to complete the business case.

The MCG’s Great Southern Stand will be renamed the S.K. Warne Stand to pay tribute to the cricket legend following his shock passing.

Talk has ramped up of late regarding a major redevelopment of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with the 30-year-old Great Southern Stand in line for a rebuild.

AFL fans will experience refreshed food options at the MCG when the 2022 season gets underway on March 16, following the new partnership with Delaware North.

The AFL has confirmed 100% capacity for the MCG, Marvel Stadium, GMHBA Stadium and Mars Stadium to kick-off the 2022 AFL season but will capacity crowds return to stadiums?

The Melbourne Cricket Ground has become the first major stadium in Australia to run on 100 per cent renewable power, thanks to a partnership with energy retailer EnergyAustralia.

The ICC has confirmed the venues for the 2022 T20 World Cup, with the MCG to host the final, as Australia will look to defend their title on home soil, after defeating New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday.

Delaware North has been appointed as the new hospitality services provider for the Melbourne Cricket Ground, in what is set to shake up the stadium’s food and beverage offerings.

The greatest sporting arenas can be found around the world, such as the Lord’s in London, Kensington Oval in Barbados, and the Eden Gardens in India, but one shouldn’t look past the rich history that the MCG holds.

A crowd of 78,113 attended Sunday's ANZAC Day blockbuster at the MCG, marking the biggest sports attendance in the world since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic.

The roar returned to the MCG Thursday night, with a sell-out crowd on hand for the opening game of the 2021 AFL season, while a total of 248,066 fans attended round one.

The MCG is set to become even more sustainable this summer with the installation 220 solar panels at the iconic Melbourne venue.