Richmond v Collingwood
Date: Thursday 28 March
Game time: 7.20pm
Gates open: 5.00pm
Location: MCG
Weather forecast: 26 degrees
Entry: Ticketed event – click here to purchase tickets
Collingwood will aim to bounce back on Thursday night, AFL.com.au previews the match against Richmond.
Click here to read the match preview.
Limited tickets are still available for the game. With large crowds expected, general admission access may be restricted. Click here to upgrade to a reserved seat or buy your tickets.
VFL Practice Match
Collingwood VFL will play their final practice match ahead of the season against Richmond at the Swinburne Centre at Punt Road Oval. Come down and support the VFL then walk over to the ‘G in time for the first bounce.
Richmond v Collingwood
Date: Thursday 28 March
Game time: 4.00pm
Gates open: 3.30pm
Location: The Swinburne Centre at Punt Road Oval
Early Bird
The Early Bird is back for 2019! Come down to the Holden Centre from 5.30pm. Hot food and beverages will be available for purchase. Social Club members will receive a $5 food and beverage voucher upon entry. Plus, the 2010 Premiership Cup will be on-site and it’s the perfect opportunity for you to get a photo!
Date: Thursday 28 March
Time: 5.30pm – 7pm
Location: The Holden Centre
Unleash your Passion in 2019 as an official Collingwood member. Visit membership.collingwoodfc.com.au or call 1300 MAGPIE (62 47 43) and join today.
Membership hub and marquee:
For all membership related enquiries, come down to our membership hub or marquee and visit the team.
Locations: Outside gate 3 and in between gates 1 and 2
Time: Open from 4.30pm until the first bounce
Cap collections:
Collingwood members who purchased a membership prior to January 31 2019 can come and collect their cap from the following locations.
Location 1: Gate 1
From 4.30pm until the first bounce
Location 2: The Early Bird at the Holden Centre
From 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Members are encouraged to arrive early to collect their cap to ensure they are in their seats ahead of the first bounce.
Visit the Collingwood store before the big game against Richmond this Thursday night. With 2019 stock now available, it’s a great opportunity to get your new kit ahead of the season. Members can redeem their 10% discount on all full price purchases in store and online. Click here to visit the online store.
By car:
Car Parking at Yarra Park:
Car parking spaces in Yarra Park will be very limited and in high demand.
We strongly encourage fans to take public transport, or to park in the CBD if driving to the match.
By public transport:
Click here to plan your trip to the MCG using Melbourne's public transport network.
Please note, rail and road construction projects may impact some public transport services. Visit the PTV website linked above to find out how your journey may be affected.
Transport Disruptions:
There are pedestrian and cyclist disruptions in the Melbourne Olympic Park Precinct as a result of streamlining Hoddle Street project. Please refer to the list below for specific crossings and footpaths that have been closed and alternative routes available.
Closed the pedestrian footpath along Olympic Boulevard at Gosch’s Paddock to build a shared user path.
Closed two pedestrian crossings at the Punt Road and Swan Street intersection.
Click here to learn about the alternative footpaths and crossings available.
Click here to find out more about the current works in place.
For the latest news on disruptions to transport networks in Melbourne, please click here to visit Victoria’s Big Build website.
MCG Footbridge closure:
The MCG Footbridge will be partially closed to allow construction works to take place. There are alternative pathways available to the public. These include the use of William Barak Bridge and Edwin Flack Bridge for pedestrians and low mobility patrons to travel north to south across the precinct.
Click here to view the map of how to get around.
At the ground:
Arrive early: Security measures such as wanding and bag checks will have an impact on the time taken to admit patrons to enter the stadium. Please allow extra time and don't leave your arrival until the last minute.
Be patient: Security inspections take time, so please understand it will take a little longer to move people into the stadium.
Limit the number of bags you bring: Each bag will be inspected, so the more you bring the longer it will take.
Follow Collingwood’s official social media channels for all the latest news and behind-the-scenes action on game day. Join the round two conversation with the official hashtag #AFLTigersPies.
Instagram @Collingwood_fc
Facebook Collingwoodfc
Twitter @Collingwoodfc
Download the Official Collingwood App for LIVE scores and stats of every game.
iPhone: Download from the App Store
Android: Download from Google Play
Watch:
Live on Channel 7 and Fox Footy from 7:00pm
International Streaming:
Overseas supporters can watch every minute of every game from anywhere in the world (excluding Australia and New Zealand). Matches are available live or on demand via your desktop, tablet and mobile. Click here to learn more.
Thanks to Melbourne Airport Parking, all Collingwood fans travelling from interstate to watch the game can enjoy 5% off* all Melbourne Airport parking when you book online at melbourneairport.com.au using promo code PIES2019.
*Discount and promo code is valid for the official AFL 2019 home and away season and the finals series. Excludes Business car park. Minimum 24 hour required stay. Subject to availability. Melbourne Airport parking T&C’s apply.
