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Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

Yarra Park, Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria 8002, Australia
61 3 9657 8888
As featured in 3 days in Melbourne
Ranked #1 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 417 Reviews
Type: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Owner description: The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is Australia's largest, oldest and most popular sporting venue, with a history that compares favourably with any... more » Owner description: The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is Australia's largest, oldest and most popular sporting venue, with a history that compares favourably with any other stadium in the world. The MCG has hosted plenty of international cricket, including the first-ever Test and the 1992 World Cup final, countless VFL/AFL Grand Finals, the 1956 Olympic Games and 2006 Commonwealth Games.Other sporting spectacles include FIFA World Cup soccer qualifiers, rugby league home and away matches and State of Origin and international rugby union clashes.Apart from its sporting events, the MCG has also witnessed many blockbuster music concerts, and even Pope John Paul II held a mass there when he visited Melbourne in 1986.The MCG has a total capacity of 100,018 people, comprising 95,018 seats and 5000 standing room spaces.The stadium also houses the National Sports Museum, which includes some of the most priceless pieces of memorabilia in Australian sporting history. « less
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Darwin, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Love the 'G' it's an amazing place to watch the footy or a cricket match - definitely a must-visit

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Melbourne, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I have taken overseas vistors on this tour twice, and enjoy it both times.

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Melbourne, Australia
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Whether you're there for AFL football between March-September, cricket during the summer months or for a tour or visit to the sports museum on a quiet weekday - the 'G' won't disappoint you. It's the sporting centre of Australia, in the sporting capital of the world.

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Go to any sporting match and you will understand what I mean... The MCG is huge and when its chock-a-block full, it has you excited and looking forward to the game you are about to watch. There is plenty of food outlets, toilets are lovely and clean... its a great experience for everyone...

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Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

If you love sport you will love this place. Seeing a game between two of the Melbourne clubs will usually provide lots of entertainment. While the food and drink prices are on the highly overpriced and borderline extortion, the atmosphere of a big game can not be beaten.

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Melbourne, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The atmosphere is second to one. Beats other grounds hands down. But I have been there in bad weather and sat out in rain, and even hail this year. Luckily my team won, so I could bear it. It is just great when there is a big crowd, so exciting. The facilities are pretty good for a sports place, the... More

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Ballarat, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Great atmosphere! Especially if your team is winning. State of the art stadium. Rug up on those cold days can get a little chilli!

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mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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go to have some drinks, cricket? oh so boring..................................

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Warrnambool, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The ground and the facilities are excelent. Viewing of football and cricket, as well as other event, at this ground is terrific. There is nothing like being at this ground on grand final day.

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Tewantin, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW via mobile

Wasn't going to do the tour but so glad we did. Our guide John was great and took us to a couple of areas not normally on the tour. A must for sports fans especially cricket or afl.

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