MCG Stadium

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Located in Yarra Park, is the home for Melbourne’s Cricket club! Built in 1853 it is under constant renewal but still listed on the Victorian heritage register. It is the largest stadium in the Southern hemisphere let alone Australia. It is the largest cricket venue by capacity attracting International matches including the Boxing Day test as one the most popular events. It hosted the 1956 Summer Olympics, 2006 common wealth games along with 2 cricket world cups. It supports and hosts other major sporting events such as International rules football matches, rugby union and Rugby league featuring the State of Origin. It’s easily accessible by public transport and walking distance to the city centre.

Are you a cricket fan? Get behind your team and get tickets to see them Live at the MCG. Get prepping with your Melbourne accommodation and book your Melbourne Hotel with Rydges Melbourne. Enjoy a pre- game dinner at the Locanda Restaurant & Bar with the chic and modern menu created by Executive Chef Paul Griffiths, you wouldn’t want to go anywhere else!