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AFL
20 Mar 2023

MCG celebrates its 3000th AFL game

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

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AFL
16 Mar 2023

MCG ready for 2023 AFL season opener

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.

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Cricket
18 Dec 2022

Permanent Shane Warne Stand sign unveiled at the MCG

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.

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Development
16 May 2022

MCG redevelopment ideas floated as first concept image is revealed

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

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Cricket
5 Mar 2022

Great Southern Stand to be renamed to honour Shane Warne

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.

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Development
26 Feb 2022

Future MCG major redevelopment on the cards

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.

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Catering
23 Feb 2022

New food offerings at the MCG ahead of 2022 season

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.

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AFL
22 Feb 2022

AFL confirms 100% capacity for Victorian stadiums as ticket prices are frozen

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?

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Technology
22 Feb 2022

MCG goes green in partnership with EnergyAustralia

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.

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Cricket
16 Nov 2021

2022 T20 World Cup stadiums confirmed

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.

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Catering
15 Nov 2021

New food and beverage supplier appointed for MCG

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.

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Cricket
19 Sep 2021

History of the Melbourne Cricket Ground

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.

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AFL
25 Apr 2021

MCG attracts world’s biggest crowd since the beginning of pandemic

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.

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AFL
22 Mar 2021

50,000 fans attend AFL opener, setting Covid record crowd

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.

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Technology
23 Dec 2020

Solar panels to help power sustainability at the MCG

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

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