Details
Date: Thursday March 5, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Members’ Dining Room with pre-lunch drinks in the Percy Beames Bar
Dress: Lounge suit or tailored jacket, shirt, tie, slacks (tailored chinos are acceptable) and dress shoes, or attire of a similar high standard
Access: Open to MCC members of all categories and up to 5 guests
About
The Melbourne Cricket Club is delighted to kick off the 2026 AFL Premiership Season with our MCG Footy Season Launch.
The launch will once again be hosted by renowned broadcaster, Tim Lane. Comedian and TV personality Mick Molloy is sure to entertain as keynote speaker, and guests will also enjoy a panel with guest speakers to be announced.
The function includes a sit-down three-course lunch, beverages (beer, wine and sparkling), and interviews.
Pricing
MCG Footy Season Launch Standard Package
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Member Adult 18+
$160
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Guest Adult 18+
$170
MCG Footy Season Launch- Standard Package - Early
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Member Adult 18+
$150
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Guest Adult 18+
$160
Booking Process
Early bird offer opens: 9:00am AEDT Tuesday January 20 until 5:00pm AEDT Friday January 23
Bookings close / Cancellation cut-off: 5:00pm AEDT Thursday February 27
Seating requests: This function has allocated seating. If you wish to sit with other members or form a table, please ensure you book together online as a group, or make a note of the members you wish to sit with when making your booking. The Club will attempt to fulfill all seating requests.
If you are unable to book online, please call our Functions Team on (03) 9657 5520 or email mccfunctions@mcc.org.au.
