What you need to know for matchday as Melbourne City FC takes on the Newcastle Jets
Melbourne City FC’s historic first home match kicks-off on Sunday at 3pm, with plenty of action on and off the pitch expected.
Match-Day Schedule
1pm: Members who have signed up and opted to collect their memberships on match day can pick-up their packs from the membership marquee outside AAMI Park on Olympic Boulevard. Make sure you are there early to avoid the lines!
1pm: Activities on the AAMI Park precinct commence, including the Melbourne City FC photo booth and a competition to win a trip to New York City.
2pm: GATES OPEN
2:20pm: Your Melbourne City FC enters AMMI Park and commences warm-up
2:50pm: The Family Day Mega Melbourne City FC Jersey will be walked out on to the pitch with your messages of support for the team
2:55pm: Players walk out. Make sure you sing the Club song ‘So Happy Together’ with your scarves in the air!
3pm: KICK-OFF
Memberships
For those who selected the ‘pick-up’ option for their membership collection, you will be able to collect your packs from 1pm on the Olympic Boulevard concourse outside AAMI Park. Make sure you are there early to beat the lines and have a pleasant match day experience. Keep an eye out for the membership collection line.
For those who are yet to sign up, you can do so at the same membership marquee. Keep an eye out for the membership sign.
Merchandise
Our Merchandise stalls will be available on the Olympic Boulevard concourse at 1pm.
Tickets
Tickets will be available at the gate from 1:45pm but you can get your tickets online via Ticketek Australia. Print out the ticket using Ezyticket or get the Ticketek app on iOS and Google Play
Match Programs
Match Programs are $3 and have a great amount of exclusive content and a pull-out David Villa poster.
Transport
Trains
The closest train station to AAMI Park is Richmond station. It is approx. 9 minutes walk from the stadium. Head to Public Transport Victoria’s Live updates for the latest line information
Trams
Tram line 70 (Wattle Park) takes you to AAMI Park. The closest stop to the ground is 7D AAMI Park/Melbourne Park
Parking
The MCG/Yarra Park is the best spot for parking. There is also public parking at entrance D of the Melbourne Park complex.
Activities
– Win a Trip to New York
– Melbourne City FC Photo Booth
– #HOSTPLUS message of support on the LED signage and Big Screen
– Etihad Airways Cabin Crew Guard of Honour
– ‘CityZone’ WiFi
