Melbourne Cricket Ground

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is Australia's largest and most iconic sports stadium, located in Yarra Park, East Melbourne, Victoria. Established in 1853, it has a capacity of around 100,000 and is the home of Australian Rules Football and Test cricket in Victoria. Listed on the National Heritage List and Victorian Heritage Register, it hosted the 1956 Olympic Games and 2006 Commonwealth Games.

Visitors can expect a vast oval stadium with historic grandstands, the playing arena, members' areas, and the Australian Sports Museum located inside. On non-event days, access is via guided tours that take visitors through the Long Room, players' change rooms, media centre and terraces overlooking the ground. On event days, visitors experience live cricket or Australian Rules Football matches with large crowds, food outlets and museum exhibits on Australian sporting history.

Established in 1853 by the Melbourne Cricket Club on its current Yarra Park site. Hosted the first Test cricket match in 1877 and the first One Day International in 1971. Main stadium for the 1956 Olympic Games and 2006 Commonwealth Games. Listed on the Victorian Heritage Register and the National Heritage List for its role in Australian sporting history.

Considered the spiritual home of Australian Rules Football and a central venue for cricket in Australia. Hosts the annual AFL Grand Final, Boxing Day Test, and major cultural events. Houses the Australian Sports Museum and Melbourne Cricket Club Museum, preserving national sporting heritage.