Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

Stadium Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

What to expect

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is a sports stadium located in Yarra Park, Melbourne, Victoria. It is the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere and the 11th largest globally, with a capacity of 100,024. The MCG has undergone numerous renovations since it was built in 1853 and has hosted many significant sporting events, including the 1956 Summer Olympics, the 2006 Commonwealth Games, and several Cricket World Cup finals. It is also home to the Australian Sports Museum and has strong ties with Australian rules football, hosting the AFL Grand Final. The stadium features a three-tiered Great Southern Stand, a Gallery of Sport, and two giant electronic scoreboards

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took a tour of the MCG, which is the home of Australian Rules Football

Highlights: The kids were impressed by the size of the stadium and learned about the history of Australian Rules Football ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We watched a footy match at the MCG and took a guided tour of the stadium

Highlights: The kids had a hoot at the footy match and we all enjoyed the tour ✨