The Melbourne Cricket Club is Australia's largest club and one of the biggest sporting clubs in the world.
As at August 2009, there are 100,280 MCC members, which comprises 60,286 Full members and 39,994 Restricted members. There are also 194,097 waiting list candidates.
Full membership entitles members entry into the Members Reserve at the MCG for all cricket and football matches and most special sporting events, unless capacity has been reached. (Please note some special events may require the member to pay a nominal entry fee.)
Full members also enjoy a range of value-added benefits, which include reciprocal rights at clubs/stadiums around Australia and overseas as well as the opportunity to attend numerous club functions exclusive to MCC members.
Restricted members also have access to all these events, but their card does not automatically admit to the grand final. A decision on admittance to the grand final is usually made in the days leading up to the match.
Restricted members also are not able to nominate candidates for the waiting list, vote on club affairs or receive reciprocal rights at other clubs and stadiums.