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Winter Holidays at the MCC Reserve – Kids Enter Free

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Two young fans wave Melbourne Football Club flags outside the MCC Gate 2

Bring the whole family down to the MCC during the June/July school holidays and get ready for an unforgettable Kids Footy Month!

From Rounds 16-19, kids enjoy FREE entry into the Members’ Reserve with general admission tickets, plus free admission to the Australian Sports Museum before the game.

Ticket Offers for Kids

Free Child Visitor Tickets*

Members can redeem free child (7-16 years) unreserved seat visitor tickets across Rounds 16-19 in the Reserve.

*Please note: the free child visitor ticket is applicable for unreserved seats only. Purchasing a reserved seat visitor ticket for your child will incur a cost. Ticketek service and handling fee inclusive of GST applies: $3.90.

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.

Free Australian Sports Museum Entry

Explore the Australian Sports Museum on match day with free tickets for children (5-15 years) across Rounds 16-19. Redeem this offer when booking tickets via Ticketek or at the museum at Gate 3.

The Australian Sports Museum is a mecca for sports enthusiasts, showcasing interactive exhibits and celebrating the diverse sporting culture of Australia. With over 95 different sports featured, the museum offers an engaging experience for visitors of all ages to discover the stories of our nation’s sporting history.

Activities for Kids

There will also be a range of fun activities for kids around the Members' Reserve for three games: Collingwood v Richmond in Round 16, Melbourne v Richmond in Round 18 and Richmond v Hawthorn in Round 19.

What's On

  • Roaming entertainment throughout Level 1 of the Reserve
  • A $10 kids’ pizza special in Trumble Bar & Café (for all Round 16-19 matches)
  • Plenty of giveaways for kids across the Reserve

MCC Plus Bonus Offer

Enjoy a bonus 20% rebate on selected kid favourites when paying with your MCC Plus card for Kids Pizza and Kids Meal deals. Valid at all matches during Rounds 16-19, June 26 to July 19, 2026.

Kids Book Reading

Come along to the 'G on Tuesday July 7 for a special morning with North Melbourne star Libby Birch, as she reads her beloved book ‘Libby's Footy Adventures’ in the MCC Library.

It's the first official AFLW picture book about courage, friends and footy! Young readers will enjoy following along with Libby as she finds her place and her passion in the world of Aussie Rules.