Melbourne Cricket Ground Seating Map

Level 2 (N) centre-wing bays at the halfway line, particularly Olympic (around N49–N55) and Ponsford (around N28–N36). At mid-height and parallel to play, they give the most balanced view of the whole oval for AFL and cricket.

Level 4 (Q) on the upper deck is the most economical seating, and standing-room is cheaper still (e.g. NFL standing from ~A$95 vs A$140 for general seating). Level 4 still offers a full panoramic view.

Seats are grouped by letter: M = Level 1 (ground), N = Level 2, P = Level 3 (signed Level 2A in the Shane Warne Stand), Q = Level 4 (upper deck). Within each bay, rows start at A nearest the fence and run back through Z, then AA, BB, CC.

For afternoon sessions the Members’ Reserve and Ponsford Stand are shaded on all levels, plus Bays 19–28 in the Shane Warne Stand. The Olympic Stand bays 49–57 stay sunny longest — avoid them if you want afternoon shade.

A roof rings the bowl but doesn't reach every row. The back rows of Level 4 (Q) in the Olympic and Ponsford stands are the most reliably covered; front and mid rows of lower tiers are generally exposed.

Around the bowl: Shane Warne Stand 1–27 (south), Ponsford 28–36 (west), MCC Members’ Reserve 37–48 (east, members only), Olympic 49–57 (north). The same numbers carry up through the M/N/P/Q levels.

Bay 13, in the Shane Warne (formerly Great Southern) Stand, was historically the MCG's rowdiest section. In December 2019 it was replaced by the 'Boundary Social' area with higher-priced tickets, a dress code and a private bar.

Yes — wheelchair bays, adjacent companion seats and extra-legroom seats across multiple levels of every stand (marked orange). The Victorian Companion Card gives a free companion ticket; there’s a dedicated accessibility gate (3B); book through Ticketek (1300 665 915). Demand is high, so book early.

AFL (including the Grand Final), cricket/Tests (Boxing Day Test), soccer, State of Origin, large concerts, and from 2026 the NFL (Rams vs 49ers, 11 Sep 2026). Capacity is 100,024 (~95,000 seats + 5,000 standing).

Stage at one end (typically the southern/Shane Warne end); arena floor filled with standing pit (GA) plus seated blocks. Bays directly behind the stage are sold as restricted-view or withheld. Ed Sheeran reached ~109,500 with temporary floor capacity. For specific sections, aim for Arena floor / pit GA and front Level 1 (M) blocks facing the stage — Closest proximity to the stage; on-field seats and the pit are the most immersive.

Section numbers at Melbourne Cricket Ground follow the seating tiers. Level 1 (M sections): M1–M57; Level 2 (N sections): N1–N57 (e.g. N28–N36 Ponsford, N49–N55 Olympic); Level 3 (P sections): P sections (limited); Level 4 (Q sections): Q1–Q57 (upper deck).

Yes. Melbourne Cricket Ground's seating map is split into numbered sections across its tiers (Level 1 (M sections) M1–M57; Level 2 (N sections) N1–N57 (e.g. N28–N36 Ponsford, N49–N55 Olympic); Level 3 (P sections) P sections (limited); Level 4 (Q sections) Q1–Q57 (upper deck)), with individual seat numbers running within each section. Check the seating map on this page or the official chart for exact seat numbers.

The best views at Melbourne Cricket Ground are from Level 2 (N) centre-wing — Olympic N49–N55, Ponsford N28–N36 — Halfway-line position at mid-height gives the most balanced, parallel-to-play view of the whole oval — the consensus best in house. The weakest are Back row of any bay; front-of-Q (Level 4) bays under the roof line: Furthest from play or head-height roof beams; some Level 4 front bays miss high ball flight. For a seat-by-seat view, see the view-from-seat photos and the seating map for Melbourne Cricket Ground.

With kids at Melbourne Cricket Ground, pick aisle seats near a concourse so exits and toilet runs are easy. Note that the Level 4 (Q sections) is steep, so young children and anyone uneasy with heights are better lower down.

Melbourne Cricket Ground is made up of 4 main stands: Level 1 (M sections); Level 2 (N sections); Level 3 (P sections); Level 4 (Q sections).

For the best view at Melbourne Cricket Ground, aim for Level 2 (N) centre-wing — Olympic N49–N55, Ponsford N28–N36 (Halfway-line position at mid-height gives the most balanced, parallel-to-play view of the whole oval — the consensus best in house.); Level 4 (Q) upper-deck wing bays (Olympic & Ponsford) (Cheapest tier with a full panoramic view; back rows are roof-covered for weather protection.). The view is most restricted from Back row of any bay; front-of-Q (Level 4) bays under the roof line (Furthest from play or head-height roof beams; some Level 4 front bays miss high ball flight.).

Car parks near Melbourne Cricket Ground include Eastern Plaza Car Park, Northern Car Park, Pullman East Melbourne - Parking, Gate 4, Yarra Park, Car Park and more. The closest is Eastern Plaza Car Park, about 326 m from the venue. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving, so check the transport options too.