Join us for the biggest day on the Australian sporting calendar.
Start your day right at the Mazda North Melbourne Grand Final Breakfast, before cheering on your team at the 2018 Toyota AFL Grand Final.
Event details
Date: Saturday, September 29, 2018
Time: 8am–10:30am
Location: The Plenary, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Dress code: Smart Casual
Event tickets: Unless otherwise arranged, interstate bookings made after September 17 and Victorian bookings made after September 19, will require ticket collection from the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre between 7:15am–8am on September 29, 2018. Pick-up must be made by the person who booked the tickets and photo ID must be provided.
Click here to view ticket collection map
7.45am - Please arrive at MCEC before this time for the Mazda North Melbourne Grand Final Breakfast
Please be aware that all guests arriving at the Plenary, will undergo a thorough bag check and wanding prior to entry.
Given the security checks, please allow additional time to gain entry. As the event is live broadcast, if you arrive later than 7:45pm, please expect delays in being able to be seated.
Entry to the venue can be made from either the Exhibition Centre, or Convention Centre Place near the Hilton Hotel. Please be aware these are the only two entries that will be available.
Getting to the Grand Final Breakfast
Tram
Catch any of the following trams and disembark on Clarendon Street, opposite MCEC entrance:
- Route 96 – St Kilda to East Brunswick
- Route 109 – Port Melbourne to Box Hill
- Route 12 – Victoria Gardens to St Kilda
For further tram timetable information and trip planning, visit the Victorian Public Transport website
Train
Take any train that goes to Southern Cross Station. Disembark at Southern Cross Station and catch tram number 96, 109 or 12 as above. For further train timetable information and trip planning, visit the Victorian Public Transport website
Car
There are five car parks available for use. Further details regarding the location and prices are available on the MCEC website
Mazda CX-5 Raffle
Thanks to Mazda, one lucky attendee at the 2018 Mazda North Melbourne Grand Final Breakfast will be taking home a Mazda CX-5!
Tickets are only available in the room, and there is a limited number available.
2018 CX-5 | GT AWD Petrol 2.5L | Colour: Sonic Silver | Transmission: Automatic | Includes all on road costs | RDP from $45,290*
*Price is the National Driveaway Price for a private buyer and includes 12 months registration, 12 months compulsory third party insurance, stamp duty, other applicable statutory charges, dealer delivery and administration charges. Final pricing may vary according to your personal circumstances.
Tickets cost $50 each, or 3 for $100
Raffle closes at 10am, so don’t miss your opportunity to win a brand new Mazda!
1pm - Arrive at the MCG for the 2018 Toyota AFL Grand Final
The MCG is a short 3 kilometres away from MCEC.
Getting to the ground
Train
- To take the train, walk to Southern Cross Station via Clarendon Street. Catch a train to Jolimont Station and walk 300m to the MCG.
Tram
- To take a tram, walk to stop D6-Flinders St West via Clarendon St and Spencer St. Take a 75 Tram towards Vermont South to stop 11-Clarendon St/Wellington Pde and walk 400m across to the MCG. Or -
- Take a number 12 tram from stop 124B-Whiteman St/Clarendon St (directly outside MCEC) towards Vermont South to stop 11-Clarendon St/Wellington Pde and walk 400m across to the MCG.
For tram/train timetable information and trip planning, visit the Victorian Public Transport website
Parking
A limited number of spaces will be available for disability permit holders.
Entry will be via Gate 5 on Punt Road from 4.00am. Spaces are expected to fill very early.
Public patrons, MCC members and AFL members will need to use public transport to get to the MCG.
At the game
1.10pm Teams warm-up
1.35pm Motorcade and entertainment
2.01pm Virgin flyover
2.26pm National anthem
2.30pm Match commences
Contact
For any sales or ticket enquiries please contact Darcy Pfitzner on 03 9320 2475 or email darcy.pfitzner@nmfc.com.au
For general enquiries please contact the Events Team at events@nmfc.com.au or call 03 9320 2400.
