Walk up information for matches at the MCG and Docklands Stadium
ROUND 19: MCG
Friday, August 7 - Carlton v Geelong Cats
Match Start 7.40pm
Gates Open 5.30pm
This match is classified as a 'Reserve on Demand' event meaning areas that are generally held for walk-up were made available for AFL Members to pre-book.
As a result, the following areas are available for walk up:*
Level M
M18, M19, M25 and M26: Row A to Z
Level N
No walk up available on this level
Level P
No walk up available on this level
Level Q
Q15 - Q18: Row U to DD
Q19 - Q27: Row A to DD
Crossover into the public reserve is available for this event.
Food and beverage outlets for this match will be available in the AFL Reserve on Level B1, 1 and 4.
Walk-up dining is unavailable for this match.
Saturday, August 8 - Essendon v Brisbane Lions
Match Start 7.10pm
Gates Open 5.00pm
The following areas are available for walk up:*
Level M
M16, M18, M19, M25 and M26: Row A to LL
M17: Row A to GG
M22: Row D to Z
M23 and M24: Row A to Z
M27: Row AA to LL
Level N
N26 and N28: Row A to J
N27: Row A to G
Level P
No walk up available on this level
Level Q
Q15: Row K to DD
Q16 - Q27: Row A to DD
Crossover into the public reserve is available for this event.
Food and beverage outlets for this match will be available in the AFL Reserve on Level B1, 1 and 4.
Walk-up dining is available for this match in the Haydn Bunton Room on Level B1 (one level under the concourse).
Sunday, August 9 - Richmond v Sydney Swans
Match Start 2.10pm
Gates Open 10.45am
The following areas are available for walk up:*
Level M
M16, M18, M19, M20, M23, M24, M25 and M26: Row A to LL
M17: Row A to GG
M21: Row A to Z
M22: Row D to Z
M27: Row AA to LL
Level N
N18: Row A to K
N25, N26 and N28: Row A to J
N27: Row A to H
Level P
P15 - P28: Row A to F
Level Q
Q15 - Q27: Row A to DD
Crossover into the public reserve is available for this event.
Food and beverage outlets for this match will be available in the AFL Reserve on Level B1 and 1.
Walk-up dining is available for this match in the Haydn Bunton Room on Level B1 (one level under the concourse).
ROUND 19: DOCKLANDS STADIUM
Saturday, August 8 - Western Bulldogs v West Coast Eagles
Match Start 2.10pm
Gates Open 12.00pm
Reserved seating on Level 1 in the AFL area for this match is currently available in Aisles 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.
If the Level 1 AFL area is not exhausted on the day of the match, AFL Members can obtain an upgrade to a Level 1 reserved seat at no cost (subject to availability) at any ticket window by presenting their 2009 AFL Membership card.
AFL Members who prefer not to pre-reserve a seat can scan their 2009 AFL Membership card at any gate and obtain a general admission seat on Level 3 (subject to capacity).
Walk-up dining is available for this match in the AFL Victory Room, located on Level 1 (behind aisle 10).
Sunday, August 9 - North Melbourne v Melbourne
Match Start 1.10pm
Gates Open 11.00am
Reserved seating on Level 1 in the AFL area for this match is currently available in Aisles 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 14.
If the Level 1 AFL area is not exhausted on the day of the match, AFL Members can obtain an upgrade to a Level 1 reserved seat at no cost (subject to availability) at any ticket window by presenting their 2009 AFL Membership card.
AFL Members who prefer not to pre-reserve a seat can scan their 2009 AFL Membership card at any gate and obtain a general admission seat on Level 3 (subject to capacity).
Walk-up dining is available for this match in the AFL Victory Room, located on Level 1 (behind aisle 10).
* Please note walk up information is current as at 9am, Thursday August 6 and is subject to change. For updated MCG walk-up information please refer to the walk-up whiteboard located at Gate 6 on match day.
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