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Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
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The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is Australia's largest, oldest and most popular sporting venue. 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. It also hosted the final of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. 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 100,024 people, comprising 95,024 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.
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TANILA
Melbourne, Australia144 contributions
Magnificent MCG
The MCG is the largest and most sophisticated cricket ground in the world. Highly suggest this tour if you are a sports fan. Memorabilia and history is simply unreal!
Written 17 May 2022
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RyanWA
29 contributions
Six stars
The MCG tours is one of the best in Australia. Incredibly informative and entertaining. Hats off to Peter for a great tour!
Written 10 May 2022
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LRLLR
Queensland, Australia24 contributions
Very interesting
Amazing venue, was really happy with our tour guide, his knowledge and where he could take us. It’s mind blowing how large, clean and well laid out this place is. Definitely would do it again and recommend it to all ages.
Written 25 April 2022
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Anne S
Narrandera, Australia4 contributions
In memory of Warnie.
I'm not a cricket fan however I was glad I went along with my partner who thoroughly enjoyed it. Informative and interesting.
Written 21 April 2022
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Maurice L
6 contributions
Great game of 20/20
Jul. 2021
Watched a one day international, absolutely thrilling atmosphere, great view from our seats, everybody super friendly.
Written 21 April 2022
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Tim B
Brisbane, Australia9 contributions
Unhelpful staff upon entering the stadium
Apr. 2022 • Family
Great historic ground and good atmosphere for the AFL.
Was the first home game for Collingwood in 2022 and the staff outside the ground were unhelpful.
Was told to enter for GA seating at 4 different gates by 4 different gate attendants. Quite frustrating! But once into ground it was smooth sailing
Written 14 April 2022
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LRLLR
Queensland, Australia24 contributions
Worthwhile and interesting
The tour of the MCG was great, well worth a visit especially if your into cricket or AFL.
The Musuem was interesting and plenty of things to do and interact with. Again if your a cricket or AFL fan there’s lots for you.
Overall worth a look and worth the price.
Written 11 April 2022
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Barbara McGovern
Brisbane, Australia18 contributions
Awesome part of sport in Melbourne
Apr. 2022
What this stadium represents to Melbourne is a real landmark - and whatever the event just standing at the gates on the outside is enough, but to experience the moment in the stand as a visitor to Melbourne from Queensland, is a must. My visit was for the Shane Warne Memorial and this experience was an inspiration and an honour to attend.
Written 10 April 2022
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420krayzee
New South Wales, Australia14 contributions
MCG tour a must
Mar. 2022
Going behind the scenes of this cricket ground is well worth your while, even if you’re not a sports fun. The history and artefacts are amazing.
Written 24 March 2022
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bill mcgrath
Portarlington, Australia3 contributions
Love the footy at mcg
Mar. 2022
Went to the cats,bombers game.Great day out especially the mighty cats win.Needs more gate staff.Waited too long to enter in 31 Degree heat.Otherwise a great venue
Written 24 March 2022
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