Game details
Round 12 – Big Freeze at the ‘G
Melbourne vs Collingwood
Date: Queen’s Birthday, Monday 11 June, 3:20pm
Time: 3:20pm AEST
Gates open: 1:30pm
Venue: MCG
Tickets: Ticketek – CLICK HERE
Big Freeze at the ‘G
For the fourth consecutive year, Collingwood and Melbourne’s Queen’s Birthday blockbuster will double as a fundraising and awareness driver for the Fight MND campaign.
Led by football icon and former Melbourne coach Neale Daniher, the Fight MND cause is designed to finding a cure for the devastating Motor Neuron Disease. Money can be donated online or at the game, and patrons are encouraged to buy and wear a Fight MND blue beanie at the game. CLICK HERE for donation details.
Please note, Fight MND beanies are almost sold out online! The only place to purchase yours will be at Monday's game and at the Holden Centre from 11am.
The Big Freeze 4
Outside of the game itself, the landmark event on Queen’s Birthday at the MCG is the Big Freeze slide. After Olympians, football personalities and celebrities have slide into icy cold water in past years, is 2018 EVERY AFL coach will take the plunge. This includes Nathan Buckley, who will dress up and slide just over an hour before coaching the Magpies against the Demons. CLICK HERE to watch the Collingwood players discuss what costume Bucks should wear going down the slide.
March from the Holden Centre
Big Freeze festivities will start at the Holden Centre before the big game on Monday. The Glasshouse Eatery will be open from 11am, and the Glasshouse Event Space will be abuzz with activity from opening time at midday. Beanies will be on sale, and Neale Daniher will present to the room at approx. 12:15pm. This special event is FREE and open to all members and supporters.
As has been the case in previous years, follow the lead of the Collingwood cheer squad and join us at the Holden Centre before we march from the Lou Richards Statue to the MCG at 1:15pm.
Key timings
- 11am – Glasshouse Eatery open
- 12pm – Glasshouse Event Space open
- 12:15pm – Neale Daniher address @ Glasshouse Event Space
- 1:15pm – March to the ‘G @ Lou Richards Statue
- 1:30pm – Gates open
- 2pm – Big Freeze 4 slide event @ MCG
The Collingwood Membership team will be stationed around the MCG concourse before our round 12 match against Melbourne.
Locations and activations include:
- Gate 1: Members Hub – cap collection, membership services and sales
- Gate 1B: Membership services – ticket collection
General Admission areas
Ponsford Stand: Q31-33 (Rows U-MM), Q34-Q36 (Rows AA-MM)
Olympic Stand: Q49 (Rows P-MM), Q50-57 (Rows K-MM)
Great Southern Stand: M2 (Dry Area), M5-8, Q1-15
Cheer Squad locations
Collingwood: Bay M33 (Rows A-O)
Melbourne: Bay M3 (Rows A-T)
Tickets to the match are available through Ticketek.
CLICK HERE to purchase online.
By car:
The following car park gates are expected to be open on Monday. Please note, bad weather may prevent gates from opening. CLICK HERE for updated parking schedules and gate opening times.
- Gate 3: 11am
- Gate 5: 1:30pm
- Gate 6: 12:30pm
- Gate 7: 10:30am
By public transport:
CLICK HERE to plan your trip to the MCG using Melbourne's public transport network.
Please note, significant train disruptions are expected on the day. Yarra Tram's free tram zone has been extended to include stops 9, 10 and 11 on Wellington Parade to compensate for this inconvenience.
It's also strongly encouraged you arrive early and plan your trip using the PTV website.
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.
Start Time: Local: 15:20, EST: 15:20, CST: 14:50, WST: 13:20
National Television Broadcast Schedule
Victoria: Channel 7 & 70 (LIVE – 14:00), Fox Footy (LIVE – 14:00)
South Australia: Channel 7 & 70 (LIVE – 13:30), Fox Footy (LIVE – 13:30)
Western Australia: Channel 7 & 70 (LIVE – 12:00), Fox Footy (LIVE – 12:00)
New South Wales: 7mate (LIVE – 14:00), Fox Footy (LIVE – 14:00)
Queensland: 7mate (LIVE – 14:00), Fox Footy (LIVE – 14:00)
TAS & NT have broadly the same telecast times as VIC. ACT has broadly the same telecast times as NSW. Broadcast times subject to change. All times are local unless specified. Visit AFL.com.au/broadcastguide for updates.
Metropolitan and Regional Radio Broadcast Schedule
Melbourne: Triple M (LIVE – 13:00), SEN (LIVE – 12:00), 3AW (LIVE – 12:00), ABC Radio Melbourne (LIVE – 12:00), ABC Grandstand (LIVE – 14:05)
Adelaide: Triple M (LIVE – 12:30), FIVEaa (LIVE – 13:00), ABC Radio Adelaide (LIVE – 14:00), ABC Grandstand Digital (LIVE – 13:35)
Perth: 6PR (LIVE – 12:30), ABC Radio Perth (LIVE – 12:30), ABC Grandstand Digital (LIVE – 12:05)
Sydney: ABC News Radio (LIVE – 15:00)
Brisbane: ABC News Radio (LIVE – 15:00)
Canberra: ABC News Radio (LIVE – 15:00)
Hobart: Triple M (LIVE – 13:00), ABC Radio Hobart (LIVE – 14:05), ABC Grandstand Digital (LIVE – 14:05)
Darwin: ABC Radio Darwin (LIVE – 14:00), ABC Grandstand Digital (LIVE – 13:35)
Regional: AFL Nation (LIVE – 12:00), K Rock (LIVE – 14:00)
Regional Radio Broadcast Schedule
Victoria: Triple M Bendigo (LIVE – 15:00), Triple M Mildura (LIVE – 15:00), Triple M Shepparton (LIVE – 15:00), Triple M Warragul (LIVE – 15:00), AFL Nation (LIVE – 12:00), ABC Radio Vic (LIVE – 14:05)
South Australia: Triple M Mount Gambier (LIVE – 14:30), AFL Nation (LIVE – 11:30), ABC Radio SA (LIVE – 14:00)
Western Australia: ABC Radio WA (LIVE – 13:00)
New South Wales: Triple M Wagga (LIVE – 15:00), Triple M Griffith (LIVE – 15:00), AFL Nation (LIVE – 12:00), ABC NewsRadio (LIVE – 15:00)
Queensland: ABC News Radio (LIVE – 15:00)
ACT: ABC News Radio (LIVE – 15:00)
Tasmania: AFL Nation (LIVE – 12:00), ABC Radio Tas (LIVE – 14:05)
Northern Territory: AFL Nation (LIVE – 11:30), ABC Radio NT (LIVE – 14:00)
International Streaming
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The Superstore will be open from 10am this Monday and there will be something for everyone. We have a full range of winter gear in stock so you can beat the chill this winter.
Get in early to secure you Big Freeze 4 Beanie, we have a limited stock available for $20 each and all proceeds go to the Fight MND campaign.
Members can redeem their caps in-store and redeem their 10% discount on all purchases.
CLICK HERE to browse the online store.
