Events and public transport
AFL parade and Grand Final
We run extra public transport services to help you get to AFL Grand Final events each September.
Published date:
05/09/2025
The AFL Footy Fest runs in Yarra Park precinct each year.
View the 2025 AFL Grand Final precinct map.
To get the top tips on travelling to the Footy Fest, check this page in the weeks before this event.
Plan your journey
If you use Journey Planner within 14 days of this event, you'll see all the extra services we've added to help you get there.
Need help to get started? View the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Journey Planner.
Nearby tram stops
| Route | Tram stop |
|---|---|
| Stop 9 (Lansdowne Street) | |
| Stop 10 (Jolimont Road) | |
| Stop 11 (Jolimont Station/MCG) | |
| 70 Waterfront City Docklands - Wattle Park | Stop 7a (William Barak Bridge) |
| Stop 7b (Rod Laver Arena) | |
| Stop 7c (MCG/Melbourne Arena) |
Nearby train stations
Using the train to get to the MCG? Here are some nearby stations and estimated walking times:
- Jolimont - MCG Station: 3 minutes
- Richmond Station: 9 minutes
- Flinders Street Station: 20 minutes
- Parliament Station: 20 minutes.
Note: there will be lots of travellers using Jolimont - MCG Station.
Start travelling
myki - your ticket to travel
Use myki on trains, trams and buses in Melbourne, and some parts of regional Victoria.
Disruptions
View real-time disruptions information about your public transport journey.
Other helpful resources
- Visitors to Victoria: Here for a special event? Read more about our public transport system.
- Help and support: View popular public transport topics, including ticketing.
- Accessible travel: View resources for people with accessibility needs on public transport.
- VicTraffic: Road closures, bushfire activity and other events on Victoria’s roads may affect your journey. Plan a safer trip by viewing real-time alerts on VicTraffic.