All times are estimate and in local time (AWST)

3:05pm (3:05pm AEDT)- Gates open  
3:51pm (6:51pm AEDT)- Team entries
4:00pm (7:00pm AEDT)- Welcome to Country 
4:05pm (7:05pm AEDT) - First bounce

The MCC, as ground managers of the MCG, is committed to provide a fun, safe and welcoming environment for all visitors to the MCG.

All entry gates to the MCG cater for patrons with accessible needs.

Click here to find out more information for families visiting the MCG, and for accessible facilities around the stadium.

Check before you travel to and from the MCG this Friday to avoid public transport and road disruptions.

Cranbourne Line

From 8:30pm, buses replace trains between Dandenong and Cranbourne stations, due to planned works.

Bicycles, surfboards and dogs are not allowed on train replacement buses. Exceptions apply for assistance animals.

Find out more information at Metro Trains.

Victoria and Swanston Street Major Works

Victoria and Swanston streets will be closed for precinct upgrade works. Road detours are in place.

Tram routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, and 72 are also affected.

For detailed information visit our PTV disruptions page.

There will be plenty of family fun at the Western Bulldogs fan zone, located opposite Gate 2.

Stop by and enjoy free face painting, footy activities and giveaways including both our men's and women’s team posters, commemorative finals poster, player faces, flags and The Pack Kids Club bags.

FREE Bulldogs flags will be available from the fan zone from 4pm – 5:20pm (halftime of the AFLW) so make sure you get to the game early!  

Plus, you’ll see the Footscray Yarraville Brass Band playing a collection of your favorite tunes.

Open from 4pm – 7:45pm, it's the perfect way to kickstart your celebration of Bulldogs footy on Friday night.

Help us paint the MCG red, white and blue by decking yourself out in the latest Bulldogs gear.

Our merch will be on sale from 3pm – 5pm, outside Gate 2 (near Jolimont Street).

It’s the only shop at the MCG where 100% of the proceeds go directly to the club.