Collingwood v Hawthorn
Sunday 14 April, 3.20pm
MCG
Ticketing Information
We strongly encourage all 2013 Collingwood General Admission members to purchase a reserved seat for this match. This will guarantee entry and avoid long queues on the day.
A limited number of premium seats are available on ground level of the Great Southern or Ponsford Stands for all 2013 home games. These are available by upgrading to become a Reserved Seat member.
As a Reserved Seat member, your seat is booked for every home game. Simply scan your card at the gate and your seat will be waiting for you. Call 1300 MAGPIE (62 47 43) to upgrade.
Alternatively, to upgrade for this match only contact Ticketek by phone on 132 849, in person at any Ticketek agency or online at ticketek.com.au.
Gate Opening Times
Public and AFL gates will open at 1pm, the MCC Members Reserve at 12.30pm. Fans are advised to allow plenty of time to arrive at the ground and to take public transport where possible.
Membership Sales and Marquee
Fans who are yet to sign up can do so at Collingwood's membership marquee located outside Gate 1 and Gate 3 from 1pm until the first bounce.
Anyone that signs up for a membership will be guaranteed entry and a reserved seat for this match.
Should you have any queries or issues with your membership on the day, we encourage you to head to our membership marquee where our Membership Services Team will be able to help you out.
Am I guaranteed entry to Collingwood matches as a 2013 member?
All 2013 Collingwood reserved seat holders have guaranteed entry to matches for which they hold their reserved sears. Members with general admission access only are not guaranteed entry to matches, as this is subject to capacity.
Information regarding the availability of general admission or walk-up access for upcoming matches will be published on membership.collingwoodfc.com.au at the beginning of each week once confirmed by the relevant venue.
To guarantee entry to matches, we encourage all general admission members to upgrade to a daily reserved seat ticket through the relevant ticketing agent, using the 12-digit barcode on the reverse of their 2013 membership card.
For MCG games, please call Ticketek on 132 849 or visit ticketek.com.au.
How can I get a replacement membership card if mine is lost or stolen?
Membership cards can be replaced at a cost of $25 each. To arrange a replacement card, please content Membership Services on 1300 MAGPIE.
Social Club
Atrium Bar
Located on Level 2 of the Ponsford Stand behind bay N33. Available as a cash bar for all MCG Collingwood matches.
Lou Richards Longue Dining
HCA Harrison Room, Level 2 of the Ponsford Stand at the back of N31 and N32. Available for member dining for all MCG Collingwood matches. Bookings are essential. To dine in the Lou Richards Lounge, Social Club members must book by 12pm on the Thursday before the game.
Bookings can be made online or by phoning 1300 MAGPIE (62 47 43). Click here for further information.
Match Day Dining
Lindsay Hassett Room
Located on Level 2 of the Great Southern Stand behind bay N8. Available as a cash bar for all MCG home games. For entry into the Lindsay Hassett Room or Atrium Bar for MCG games, you will need to present your valid 2013 Social Club membership card. Social Club members may bring guests along at a cost of $10 each with a limit for two per member (guest passes must be purchased from the Gate 1 membership marquee on game day).
Merchandise
On match day, all of your Collingwood merchandise, including the brand new Star Athletic range, will be available at the Superstore at the Westpac Centre from 10am until the first bounce and also from the club merchandise van outside the MCG between Gates 1 and 2. Keep an eye out for the big Star Athletic logo on the side of the van.
Click on the image of Dayne Beams to purchase the brand new 2013 Star Athletic Collingwood jumper.
The Collingwood Superstore at the Westpac Centre will again be open after the match until 7.30pm.
Click on the image of Ben Reid to purchase the 2013 Star Athletic Black Run Out Top, as worn by the players when they run out onto the MCG for their pre-game warm up.
To shop online, visit SHOP.collingwoodfc.com.au.
Westpac Centre and Olympic Park
The new Olympic Park Oval, the Magpies' magnificent new training oval is now open to the public.
Collingwood members and supporters are invited to the Westpac Centre this Sunday before the big match at the MCG against the Hawks to have a kick on the new ground and enjoy Collingwood's cafe and lounge facilities.
The Westpac Centre has long been a popular meeting point for Magpie supporters before and after Collingwood's matches at the MCG and the superb new oval provides children and families with a wonderful opportunity to get together and have some fun before the big game.
Collingwood members and supporters are invited to enjoy drinks and a meal in the cafe and lounge, view the club’s 15 Premiership Cups and new video screens and visit the Westpac Centre Superstore.
The cafe and bar will be open from 12pm-3pm and the bar will be open post-match until 8pm.
The Superstore will be open from 10am-3pm and then from the end of the game until 7.30pm.
Collingwood players are always interviewed in the lounge after all our matches at the MCG.
Come down and join in all the fun at the Westpac Centre and barrack for the mighty Pies at the MCG this weekend!
Travel
Trams
Yarra Trams will be running extra tram services along Route 70a and Route 75a for Sunday's game. While timetabled tram services will operate to their normal frequency, some trams may not arrived at their scheduled time due to traffic congestion around the MCG. Click here for further information.
Please note that buses will replace trams on Route 86 (Bundoora RMIT to Waterfront City Docklands) after 8pm. Click here for more information.
Trains
Metro Trains will be running extra trains for fans to get to and from Sunday's match across several lines. For more information, please click here. The Frankston and Craigieburn Lines will also be affected by different upgrade works on Sunday.
V-Line trains on the Setmour, Shepparton and Albury lines will be replaced by coaches. Click here for further information.
Extra trains and road coaches will be provided on the Geelong/Marshall, Ballarat/Wendouree, Bendigo, Seymour and Traralgon lines. Click here for more information.
Car Park Opening Times
Gate 3: 8.30am
Gate 5: 11.00am
Gate 6: 12.00pm
Gate 7: 11.00am (media, corporate and disabled pass holders only)
Cheer Squad Seating
Collingwood: M32 Rows A-T (Ponsford Stand, Level One, City End)
Hawthorn: M3 Rows A-T (Great Southern Stand, Level One, Punt Road End)
Follow the Match
Collingwood will be posting live score updates and insider photos on its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts throughout the match. To stay in the loop on Sunday, be sure to connect with the club on social media.
We will be using #brownhawkdown, #gopies and #sidebyside as our official hashtags on match day.
Expected Attendance: 80,000 (as advised by the MCG).
