VFL
Melbourne v Richmond 
Saturday, April 25
1.05pm, Casey Fields
Visit Match Centre

PRE-GAME ANZAC CEREMONY
Torch from the Shrine of Remembrance escorted to the ’G. At 5:20pm, a torch lit from the Eternal Flame at the Shrine of Remembrance will be escorted through the King's Domain to the MCG.

Match Attendees are encouraged to come along and be a part of the ceremony from the start, and Follow the Flame as it makes its way to the ‘G.

ANZAC CEREMONY
We strongly encourage everyone to be in their seats by 6:45pm, with the pre-match ceremony performance commencing from 7:00pm.

7:00pm – Australian Army Band Ensemble will performance on the Ponsford Stand stage
7:09pm – Lights out
7:13pm – The Shrine Guard enter arena with flame lit from the Shrine of Remembrance
7:15pm – Torch handed to Corangamite Light Horse Troop for lap of honour
7:20pm – Cauldron on the Ponsford Stage to be lit by Jeremy Smith 
7:21pm – Ode to the Fallen   
7:22pm – The Last Post  
7:23pm – New Zealand & Australian National Anthems  
7:26pm – Joint banner raised for Richmond & Melbourne teams to run through  
7:40pm – Match Start

Custom Wattle Button Badge Making
In celebration of the Golden Wattle featured on Richmond’s Anzac Day Eve Guernsey, the club’s iconic yellow sash is reimagined using golden wattle flowers to honour those who have served our country. To join the tribute, we invite kids and big kids at heart to design their own wattle sash badge to adorn a guernsey or scarf.

On the concourse between Gates 2 & 3 from 5:45pm-6:45pm.

Hi4-T FREE KICK
Test your power and precision before a packed MCG stadium…kind of. Hi4-T Tough kicks is GWM’s virtual kicking comp, powered by the Tank 300 Plug-in Hybrid. Take a punt and you could win a $250 Richmond Tigers Roar Store voucher.

Where: In front of Gate 3 at the GWM Game Day Hi4-T zone

Tiger Tally 
Want to be in the running to win a match footy? Scan the QR code on the big screen, guess the final crowd number for our Round 7 match, and the correct answer wins! The competition will close at the end of half time.

Roar Store
Roar Store will be open from 10am on Friday for all your Yellow & Black needs. The shop will remain open for the duration of the game and for 1 hour post-game.

Free Facepainting 
Swing by our Kids Zone on the concourse between Gates 2 and 3 for free facepainting activities for young Tiger Cubs from 5:45pm - 7:45pm! 

¼ time
Want to test your athletic skills on-field at the MCG in the ‘nib Giant Footy Challenge’? *
nib is giving some lucky fans the chance to battle it out during the ¼ time break on the ‘G. All you have to do is roll the large nib Giant Footy to win a $300 Richmond Prize Pack at each Richmond home game*.

Enter here for your chance to take part in the nib Giant Footy Challenge

Disclaimer:

• Ends 16/08/26. Eligibility and Terms & Conditions apply.  

¾ Time 
Catch the Colonel, presented by KFC. Be in your seat at ¾ time for your chance to catch the Colonel and score a Zinger of a prize — how FLG, thanks to KFC!

Enter here for your chance to Catch the Colonel!  

KFC Catch the Colonel

Parking at the MCG or in Yarra Park

• Yarra Park Parking: There is no general public parking for this match.
• For the most up-to-date parking information in Yarra Park, refer to the MCG website.
• For alternative parking options close to the MCG, see the MCG website.
• Parking for disability permit holders can be pre-booked via Ticketek here

Road Closures
Barassi Way (formerly Brunton Avenue) will be closed to through traffic for 90 minutes before the start of the game, and for 60 minutes at the conclusion of the game. This is to allow pedestrians to walk to and from Richmond Station in a safe manner.

Public Transport
We strongly encourage fans to take public transport to the game. For up-to-date information on your train line and upcoming disruptions, please visit https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/.

Accessibility Entry Gate
Gate 3B is located on the eastern side of Gate 3 (closest to Richmond Station), and can be utilised by patrons with accessibility needs, including hidden disabilities.

The gate will open at 11.30am and will remain open until 1.30pm. After this time, patrons with accessibility needs will need to enter through the front of Gate 3.

Gate 3B is best for people with tickets in the Olympic Stand and Shane Warne Stand (Public).  Persons with tickets for the Ponsford Stand, MCC Members Reserve and AFL Members Reserve are advised to continue entering via Gate 1, 2, 6 or 7 respectively. Find out more on the MCG website.

The ‘G Train Mobility Shuttle Service
The service operates during public events held at the MCG and is accessible free of charge to patrons with mobility challenges. Find more information including pickups locations here.

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.

A sensory-friendly space, presented by the MCC Foundation.
Now open throughout all MCG events. It is located within the Australian Sports Museum on Level 1 (inside Gate 3, behind bay M51).
For more information regarding access and inclusion, please refer to the MCG website.

At the MCG, your safety is our priority. If you experience any form of antisocial behaviour, please report it by texting the MCG's antisocial text hotline on 0409 117 621.

The MCG is a cashless venue. All food, beverage, merchandise and ticketing outlets will be cashless – so all transactions will need to be made on your debit or credit card.

The MCG is a smoke, e-cigarette and vape free venue. Patrons found smoking or vaping inside the Ground will face immediate eviction.