Details
Date: Thursday May 28, 2026
Time: 6:45pm - 9:30pm. Auction commences at 7:30pm
Location: Members’ Dining Room, Level 2, Members’ Reserve
Dress: Lounge suit or tailored jacket, shirt, tie, slacks (tailored chinos are acceptable) and dress shoes, or attire of a similar high standard - Members' Dining Room dress standards
Access: Open to MCC members and up to two guests
About
The Melbourne Cricket Club invites members to attend an exclusive auction of custom MCC number plates to be held at the Members’ Dining Room on Thursday May 28.
Developed in partnership with VicRoads, MCC number plates feature a navy background, white lettering, red detailing and the MCC logo as the separator.
The auction features a selection of the most coveted combinations, including plates 000 to 009, 011 (Jim Stynes), 023 (Shane Warne), 031 (Ron Barassi) and 056 (Melbourne Olympics).
A portion of the number plate proceeds, along with all proceeds from an exclusive MCG experience auction item, will go directly to the MCC Foundation in support of its community partners and programs.
Inclusions
Ticket includes pre-auction canapés, beverages (sparkling, beer, wine and soft drink), and underground parking (subject to availability).
How to Bid (Members Only)
- In-person: Auction ticketholders will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to register to bid in the live auction.
- Phone: If you can’t attend the event but wish to place a bid on a number plate, please click here to register as a phone bidder.
Pricing
Standard Package
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Member Adult 18+
$50
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Guest Adult 18+
$50
Frequently Asked Questions
MCC Plates are a Special Interest licence plate developed in partnership between VicRoads and the Melbourne Cricket Club. The plates feature a navy background, white lettering, red stripes and the MCC logo as the separator.
MCC Plates are an exclusive merchandise offering and are only available to current financial members of the Melbourne Cricket Club.
No. MCC Plates are only available to Victorian licence holders with a vehicle registered in Victoria.
The plates feature three numbers followed by MCC (e.g. 123.MCC). Plates with the combinations 000 to 299 are being made available via this release. Select combinations, including 000 to 009, will be offered separately via auction.
Select combinations, including 000 to 009, will be reserved for auction. Further information about the auction process will be released separately.
Members must be logged in to the MCC website and submit the online form during the ballot period to participate. During the ballot registration window (9:00am AEDT, Tuesday March 17 to 5:00pm AEDT, Wednesday March 25), members may nominate one or more preferred plate combinations within the available series. If more than one member requests a particular combination, allocations will be determined by ballot.
Successful members will receive an email from the MCC Membership Services team on March 27, 2026.
Yes. Members may register interest in multiple plate combinations during the ballot period.
Successful members will be notified by email and will have five calendar days to complete payment. Payment must be received before the plate rights can be transferred.
If payment is not received within the specified timeframe, the plate allocation may be withdrawn and offered to another member.
Members who are not allocated a plate will be notified following the ballot. No payment will be processed.
Once payment has been received, members will need to complete the relevant documentation provided by the Club, which will then be passed on to VicRoads to complete the process. VicRoads will transfer the plate rights into your name once all documentation has been submitted and approved.
Plates are expected to be issued approximately 4-5 weeks after all required VicRoads documentation has been completed and processed correctly. If documentation is not completed correctly the form will need to be completed again before VicRoads can issue the plates.
MCC Plates are available in standard Prestige size (372mm x 134mm).
No. MCC Plates are only available in standard Prestige size.
Yes. Replacement plates can be ordered through VicRoads Customer Service Centres or via the VicRoads Contact Centre. They cannot be replaced via the VicRoads Custom Plates website or via MCC Membership Services.
Yes. Once transferred into your name, MCC Plates operate in the same way as other VicRoads Custom Plates and may be assigned or transferred.
Once payment has been processed and the transfer process has commenced with VicRoads, orders cannot be cancelled or refunded.
MCC Plates can be used on vehicles registered in Victoria, subject to VicRoads regulations and eligibility requirements. With the exception of a few types of commercial vehicles (e.g. taxis, hire cars, and tow trucks), and those registered under the Club Permit Scheme, most vehicles or motorcycles registered in Victoria can display custom plates. Most Custom Plates cannot go on trailers or caravans.
Yes. Once the plate rights have been transferred into your name by VicRoads, they remain your property and are managed in accordance with VicRoads regulations, regardless of your membership status.
If you sell your car with your custom plates, you’ll lose your rights to those plates. If you want to keep the rights to the plates, you can sell your car unregistered or purchase a new set of General Issue plates to assign to your car.
No. If you'd like to keep your plates (but not on your vehicle), you'll need to notify VicRoads and then store them securely. If you decide to reassign your plates to a new vehicle, you'll need to contact VicRoads 1300 660 417 to ensure your vehicle is registered. An admin fee will apply to reattach your plates.
There is a possibility that additional plates may be made available in future, subject to demand and availability.
For ballot, payment or general enquiries, please contact the Melbourne Cricket Club at membership@mcc.org.au or 03 9657 8888.
For matters relating to registration, replacement or transfer after ownership has been established, please contact VicRoads Custom Plates on 1300 660 417 or visit your nearest VicRoads Customer Service Centre.
