Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG): events, getting there and where to stay
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is a stadium in Melbourne. It hosts 3 of the events we cover, including AFL Grand Final, Rugby World Cup 2027 in Melbourne, Melbourne Marathon. Below: dates, how to get there, where to stay nearby and what to do around it.
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in short
- Type
- Stadium
- Where
- Melbourne, Australia
- Events we cover
- 3
- Next up
- AFL Grand Final, 23 to 25 September 2027 (expected)
- Getting there
- Start and finish areas are on public transport; streets on the course close for the morning.
Events at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Melbourne, AustraliaCulture1 Oct 2027Rugby World Cup 2027 in Melbourne
Melbourne, AustraliaRugby8 Oct 2027*Melbourne Marathon
Melbourne, AustraliaMarathon
Getting to Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Start and finish areas are on public transport; streets on the course close for the morning.
Walk from Flinders Street or take trams to Richmond.
Melbourne airport (MEL) has the SkyBus to Southern Cross in 20 to 30 minutes.
Public transport directions to Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Where to stay near Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Southern Cross and the CBD west | Chain hotels near SkyBus. |
| Mid-range | Southbank and St Kilda | River or beach, trams to Albert Park. |
| Splurge | Collins Street | The "Paris end" grand hotels. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Ibis Melbourne Hotel and Apartments
- Mid-range: Novotel Melbourne St Kilda
- Splurge: Crown Towers Melbourne
Things to do near Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Free hours before or after an event: the best-rated tours and activities in Melbourne.
Evenings
Weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Daylight (15th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C | 14°C | 45 mm | 14 h 30 min |
| February | 25°C | 15°C | 49 mm | 13 h 33 min |
| March | 23°C | 14°C | 46 mm | 12 h 26 min |
| April | 20°C | 11°C | 61 mm | 11 h 09 min |
| May | 16°C | 9°C | 60 mm | 10 h 07 min |
| June | 13°C | 7°C | 65 mm | 9 h 33 min |
| July | 13°C | 6°C | 64 mm | 9 h 47 min |
| August | 13°C | 7°C | 70 mm | 10 h 41 min |
| September | 16°C | 8°C | 61 mm | 11 h 55 min |
| October | 18°C | 9°C | 61 mm | 13 h 09 min |
| November | 21°C | 11°C | 74 mm | 14 h 14 min |
| December | 23°C | 13°C | 60 mm | 14 h 46 min |
Questions people ask
What events are held at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)?
AFL Grand Final, Rugby World Cup 2027 in Melbourne, Melbourne Marathon.
How do I get to Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)?
Start and finish areas are on public transport; streets on the course close for the morning.
When is the next big event at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)?
AFL Grand Final, 23 to 25 September 2027 (expected).
Where should I stay near Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)?
Southbank and St Kilda: River or beach, trams to Albert Park.