Boxing Day Test

Australia’s annual sports calendar is not confined to the AFL Grand Final and Australian Open. It also includes motor racing events, marathons and international cricket matches.

Certainly at the forefront of the sporting calendar is the internationally acclaimed Boxing Day Test match.

Boxing Day Test Melbourne Australia, 2024 Dates, MCG Tickets & Seating

This famous cricket match is held between Australia and another international team. Usually, the opposing team is the one touring Australia for the summer that year. In 2024, the match will be between Australia and India.

Aussie fans and many other enthusiastic cricket fans worldwide enjoy this iconic cricket game. The test match is part of the 5-match Ashes series with England every four years.

Many notable events have occurred during this iconic cricket match, including the 700th test wicket taken by the legendary Australian Shane Warne. Based on past performance, Australia has a great record of winning these matches.

Parking Information

When operational, public parking in Yarra Park is available for $10, payable by EFTPOS only. Please note that they no longer accept cash, and vehicles unable to pay via card will unfortunately not be allowed entry to Yarra Park.

Patrons should allow plenty of time to arrive and park to ensure you are inside the ground for the match to start. Queues to enter Yarra Park parking gates are likely.

Car parking in Yarra Park is subject to capacity. It is advised that you arrive early to secure your park, as capacity may be reached before the start of the match. Vehicles arriving at Yarra Park gates once capacity is reached will be advised to use city car parks.

Following an event at the MCG, selected car parking gates will be held post-match to allow for safe egress from the MCG. Gate 3 and Gate 7 will be held for approximately 30 minutes post-match due to road closures and to allow for safe patron egress from the MCG.

Alternative Parking Options

Melbourne & Olympic Parks
Melbourne and Olympic Parks Eastern Plaza Car Park Approximately 350m via the Melbourne Arena footbridge to MCG Gate 6

Wilson Parking
11 Exhibition Street Approximately 1.1km via Batman Avenue and William Barak Bridge to MCG Gate 2
Flinders Gate Car Park, 172-192 Flinders Street Approximately 1.3km via Flinders Street, Batman Avenue and William Barak Bridge to MCG Gate 2

Federation Square
Entry via Russell Street or Batman Avenue Approximately 1.3km via Birrarung Marr and William Barak Bridge to MCG Gate 2

First Parking
Collins Place Car Park, 28 Flinders Lane Approximately 1.1km via Exhibition Street, Batman Avenue and William Barak Bridge to MCG Gate 2

CBD
34-60 Little Collins Street Approximately 1.4km via Exhibition Street, Batman Avenue and William Barak Bridge to MCG Gate 2
114-128 Flinders Street Approximately 1.1km via Flinders Street, Batman Avenue and William Barak Bridge to MCG Gate 2

On-Street Parking
Metered parking is available around Fitzroy Gardens, the Botanical Gardens and along the Yarra River.

Drop-Off/Pick-Up Locations

Accessibility Drop Off
Patrons with accessibility needs can arrange to be dropped off by taxi (or a private vehicle with a disability parking permit) at the bus turning circle (corner of Jolimont St and Jolimont Tce).

Please note: Vehicles without a disability parking permit, including pre-booked Ubers, will not permitted to enter the bus turning circle.

Public Drop Off
All other patrons and vehicles without disability parking permits are advised to use Clarendon St (near the Pullman Hotel) for taxi, ride-share, or private vehicle drop-off and pick-up.