Richmond will meet traditional rival Carlton to open the 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership season at the MCG this Thursday night.

MATCH DETAILS

Round 1, Richmond v Carlton
Thursday, March 16
7.20pm, MCG 

WHERE TO WATCH

The Season Opener will be broadcast live on Channel 7 and Fox Footy from 7.00pm AEDT. It will also be live streamed on Kayo.

TICKETING

General Public tickets to this match have now sold out.

The only way you can get access to this game is by becoming a Richmond member - Visit strongandbold.com.au or call 1300 742 466.

Richmond members with general admission access with be able to enter general admission bays available on the day, but we recommend arriving early to secure your seat as there is limited capacity. 

Round 1 general admission bays
Shane Warne Stand - Level 4, Q1 – Q7 (Rows R-DD)
Ponsford Stand - Level 4, Q31 – Q36 (Rows V – MM)

To guarantee a seat, general admission members can upgrade their ticket to a reserved seat. To secure your reserved seat prior to the game, click here and enter your membership barcode to upgrade your ticket.

All ticketing information gets sent directly to members via email. To update or change an email address or view your membership barcode please log in to your MyRichmond account.

If you have any membership or ticket related questions on game day, please head to our Club Hub at the MCG located between Gates 3 & 4 from 5:00pm.

GATES OPEN

MCC Reserve: 5.00pm
AFL Reserve and Public: 5.30pm

GETTING TO THE GAME

Public Transport

Plan your trip to the 'G via Journey Planner. All Victorians are being asked to play their part to keep one another safe, including making responsible choices about using our public transport network.

Parking

General public parking is unavailable for this match. Parking is available to disability and accredited permit holders only. 

Click here for parking information as well as alternative parking options close to the MCG and continue to check regularly for updates.

The 'G Train Mobility Shuttle Service

The service is free and accessible to patrons with mobility challenges and in 2022, the G-Train will also feature vehicles with wheelchair-friendly access.

Pre-booking is not required; simply wait at a designated pick up point for the next available buggy. The service has pick up points from the following locations:
Richmond Station
Jolimont Station
Accessible Parking Area

For more information, click here.

WHAT'S ON?

March to the ’G

Led by our game day drummers, the march will depart at 6pm from outside the Roar Store and end outside Gate 4 of the MCG.  The Tiger Army are encouraged to take part and proudly show their support for the Yellow and Black.

Pre-Game

The Tiger Army will be pleased to know that for the first time, an Auslan Interpreter will be here for all home games in 2023. This is wonderful for our Deaf and hard of hearing members and fans, helping to deliver an accessible experience for everyone.

Our Season Opener match is dedicated to our match day partner, Swinburne. The partnership between Richmond and Swinburne is a strong collaboration with aligned values and a commitment to advancing our communities both on and off the field.

The sounds of Tigerland are back again in 2023 with Jungle Beat. To kick of the 2023 season, Dimma has picked his top 5 tracks!

¼ Time

NEW in 2023 - nib Health break, presented by nib. nib want to know how you take a break to look after your health. Be sure to be sitting in your seats at ¼ time for more details on how to win.

¾ Time

NEW IN 2023 - Catch the Colonel, presented by KFC. Make sure you’re in your seat at ¾ time to be a part of the action and win, thanks to KFC!  

MCG Multi-Faith Prayer Room

The MCG Multi-Faith Prayer Room is open to all patrons.
Located on Level B1 of the Shane Warne Stand (at approximately M13), the room is able to cater for more than 50 patrons at one time, and is suitable for patrons of all faiths including Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Hindu. The room is accessible for all patrons from across the stadium, regardless of where they are seated.

Sensory Friendly Space

A sensory friendly space, presented by the MCC Foundation, is now open at the MCG and offers visitors some quiet and calm on event day no matter the size of the crowd. Located within the Australian Sports Museum on Level 1 (inside Gate 3, behind bay M51) is a space for all ages who have sensory sensitivities. For more information please click here.

WHAT ARE WE WEARING?

Richmond will be wearing the 2023 PUMA Home Guernsey

ROAR STORE

The Roar Store will be open from 9.00am on game day until the opening bounce at 7.25pm. The store will then re-open for an hour following the final siren.

We will also have a marquee located outside the Roar Store from 4:00pm on game day for quick purchases.

You can always shop online for the latest Roar Store merchandise, with free shipping on all orders!

LAST TIME WE MET

RICHMOND    3.2      7.6     8.10    11.15 (81)
CARLTON       0.4      3.5     6.8      9.12 (66)

GOALS  
Richmond: Lynch 3, Bolton 2, Riewoldt 2, Pickett, Balta, D.Rioli, Edwards
Carlton: McKay 4, Hewett, O’Brien, Curnow, C.Durdin, Martin

BEST  
Richmond: Prestia, Lynch, Grimes, Short, Baker, Broad
Carlton: Walsh, Cripps, Docherty, McKay, Saad, Hewett

RICHMOND MEMBERSHIP

In 2023, we’re levelling up! Purchase a Richmond membership & join the journey.

- Gain access to the 2023 AFL Season
- Enjoy member merchandise perks
- First access to Member ONLY content

If you have any membership or ticket related questions on game day, please head to our Club Hub. 

MCG Location: Between Gates 3 & 4 
Open: 5.00pm
Close: ¼ time

For any other questions relating to your 2023 membership, call 1300 742 466 or visit strongandbold.com.au.

FUNCTIONS & EVENTS

All Round 1 Strong and Bold hospitality and experiences are sold out.

Secure your access to our next home game in Round 4 against the Western Bulldogs. Click here to find out more or to secure your spot!

OPEN TRAINING

Wednesday, March 15
Swinburne Centre, Punt Road Oval
Gate 1 (near Roar Store) open from 10:00am
Training from approximately 10:30 to 11:00am

Most players participating will be available post training for a short signing session. Given the high number of fans expected to attend this session, there is a chance that not everyone will gain autographs or photos with players. We ask our fans to enjoy the atmosphere and respect the players need for proper recovery post training.

VFL

Our VFL team will be playing in a practice match this Thursday, March 16 against Carlton.

Richmond v Carlton
Swinburne Centre
4:00pm

Gate 1 (near the Roar Store) opens at 3:30pm - Free entry!
There will be no access to the Jack Dyer Stand.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Keep up to date with Richmond’s Instagram, Facebook and Twitter accounts for all the latest news and behind-the-scenes action on game day.

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