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Finals Series
AFL

Preliminary Final Hawthorn v Brisbane Lions

Saturday September 19, 2026
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5:15PM
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Welcome to the Members’ Reserve for the 2026 AFL Finals Series!

Tickets

The Melbourne Cricket Club is excited to welcome you to the Members’ Reserve for the 2026 AFL Finals Series Preliminary Final between Hawthorn and the Brisbane Lions.

Tickets for this match are on sale to MCC members from 9:00am AEST Monday September 14, 2026 via Ticketek.

For access to this match, members must have paid their renewal for the 2026/27 membership season (which commences on September 1, 2026) for their membership card to be valid.

Tickets are subject to availability and capacity. Ticketek service and handling fee inclusive of GST applies: $9.25.

*Children aged six years and under as of the day of the match do not require a visitor ticket if they do not occupy a seat.

Type
Reserved Seat
Unreserved Seat
Member
$12
N/A
Adult visitor ticket
$201
$189
Child (7-16 years) visitor ticket
$68
$62
Child (0-6 years) visitor ticket
$68
No ticket required*

Gates

Gate opening time:
Members’ Reserve
Gate 2
TBC

Enter the Members’ Reserve via Gate 2.

Members are required to scan their physical or digital membership card at the turnstiles.

Parking

The Yarra Park car park is closed for this match. No drive-up parking is available

Access Entitlements

Finals Series matches have unique arrangements determined on a match-by-match basis based on expected demand from members and visitors.

Full and Restricted members have access to the Members' Reserve for this match. Provisional members do not have access.

Reminder for members who have moved to a new membership category for the 2026/27 membership season: Please ensure you use your new membership card and barcode number to access tickets and scan in at Gate 2. Your old membership card and barcode number will be invalid and will not permit entry after September 1.

Access
Full / Restricted
Provisional
Members’ Reserve access
All levels
No access
Visitor tickets
1 ticket
No
Visitor access - Levels 2 and 3
No
No
Visitor access - Long Room
No
No
Balcony visitor passes (L2 & L3)
No
No
Long Room visitor passes
No
No
 

Dining

A reminder that all dining guests must hold a visitor ticket to enter the Reserve.

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Dining
Full / Restricted
Provisional
Members Dining Room
1 guests
No
Jim Stynes Grill
1 guests
No
Missymu by Shirley
1 guests
No

Unreserved Seating

Seat tickets for unreserved seating will be distributed on Levels 1, 2 and 3 for this match. Seat tickets will only be given to members and guests who are present at the time.

Unreserved areas in the Members' Reserve for this match will be listed here 24 hours before the event.

Prepare

To ensure you are inside the Ground in time for the match start, arrive early and leave plenty of time for the entry process.

If you have reserved a seat, download your seat ticket prior to your arrival. To gain entry into the match, scan your physical or digital membership card at the turnstiles.

There are many ways to get to the 'G! Plan your journey ahead of time to ensure you're inside the Ground for the start of the match.

Plan your trip and check for public transport disruptions and extra services on the PTV app or at Transport Victoria.

Find information on public transport, pedestrian access, taxi ranks and more on the MCG website.

MCC dress standards are enforced at all events in the Members’ Reserve. For ease of entry, members should ensure that their attire, and that of their guests, is neat and appropriate to the various areas being visited within the Members’ Reserve.

When visiting the Long Room, Members’ Dining Room, Committee Room or John Landy Room on match day, a higher standard of dress is required.

At the 'G

MCC members enter via Gate 2. Members are required to scan their membership card at the turnstiles for entry. 

Those with a visitor ticket will be required to scan the barcode on their ticket.

At the MCG, your safety is our priority. If you experience any form of antisocial behaviour, please report it by texting the MCG's antisocial text hotline on +61 409 117 621.

The MCG endeavours to cater for a range of dietary options on event days. Find a list and locations of vegetarian, vegan, low gluten, pescatarian and halal options at Dietary Information.

All food, beverage, merchandise and ticketing outlets are cashless. All transactions will need to be made on your debit or credit card.

The MCG is a smoke, e-cigarette and vape free venue. Patrons found smoking or vaping inside the Ground will face immediate eviction and could face further disciplinary action by the Club.

The Australian Sports Museum is open for those attending the match from gate opening (listed above) until 15 minutes before match start.

Tickets for the Australian Sports Museum are half price and can be purchased on the day inside Gate 3 at the MCG. The Museum showcases the best of Australian sports including AFL, cricket and the Olympics.

The MCC Library and MCC Museum are open to members and their guests on match days at the MCG.

The MCC Library is located on Level 3 of the Members’ Reserve, whilst the MCC Museum, is located on Level B1.

The MCG Multi-Faith Prayer Room is open to all patrons. It is located on Level B1 of the Shane Warne Stand (approximately behind Section M13).

Please note, flashing lights and pyrotechnics will be used throughout this event at the MCG.

Accessibility

The Melbourne Cricket Club is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive experience for everyone when they visit the MCG.

For details about accessible seating, parking, bathrooms and companion cards, visit Accessible and Family Facilities.

The G-Train Mobility Shuttle Service operates during public events held at the MCG.

The service is free and accessible to patrons with mobility challenges. The G-Train also features vehicles with wheelchair-friendly access.

Pre-booking is not required; simply wait at a designated pick up point for the next available buggy. The service has pick up points from the following locations:

  • Richmond Station
  • Jolimont Station
  • Accessible Parking Area

The G-Train operates from Yarra Park gate opening time and runs continuously throughout the match. 

A Sensory Friendly Space is located within the Australian Sports Museum on Level 1 of the Olympic Stand (behind M51, inside Gate 3). This is a space for patrons of all ages who have sensory sensitivities, processing differences, or other hidden disabilities.

There are two rooms within the space offering patrons the ability to choose between quietly watching the event in a tiered theatre or using personal sensory strategies and fidgets to relax in a multi-purpose room.

The MCG has many hearing loops fitted throughout the stadium to relay PA announcements.

The SEN Stadium App provides a zero delay commentary on the Hearing Loop at the MCG.