Car parking in Yarra Park will be open (dependent on weather conditions) from 4:30pm – 8:00pm on Thursday 14 May. Access is via Gate 3 in Yarra Park (Wellington Parade South).

Parking fees will apply (EFTPOS only) and all money is re-invested back into upkeep of the park.

The car park will re-open at 5:30am for you to leave. 

For alternative parking options, visit the MCG Parking Information page

Arriving by public transport

The best way to get to the MCG is by public transport. The MCG is serviced by the following:

• Jolimont Train Station: Mernda and Hurstbridge lines.
• Richmond Station is also nearby.
• Tram: Stops 7C or 7B (Route 70), or Stops 10, 11 or 13 (Routes 75 or 48)

To plan your journey, visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au

Gates will open at 5:00pm with official festivities kicking off at 6:30pm with a Welcome to Country.

Gates will close for entries at 8:00pm and will re-open the next morning at 5:30am. Pass outs will be allowed.

• Your ticket. Download your ticket from your dashboard.
• Single sized sleeping, camping or yoga mat.
• Sleeping bag, pillow, blankets.
• Warm clothing. It will get frosty so layer up! This is the perfect time to pull out that onesie.
• Empty water bottle that you can refill once inside the MCG.
• Toiletries. There are no showers, but you'll still want some basic toiletries to freshen up.
• Fully charged mobile phone and portable power bank. There will be no power outlets or charging stations available.
• Earplugs. Trust us, you don't want to forget these unless you find comfort in a chorus of snoring.
• Your favourite snacks. A light meal of soup will be provided and some food outlets will be open, but additional snacks never hurt.

• Glass bottles and containers
• Alcohol
• Any liquid or partially opened/filled drink containers
• Any weapons or sharp objects
• Speakers or sound devices. 

For dinner there will be delicious soups served with a roll. Plus tea and coffee available throughout the night.

Some food outlets will be open if you wish to purchase additional food or drinks.

In the morning there will be egg and bacon rolls along with a juice bar.

There will be vegetarian options available. Beyond this, we encourage you to bring your own meals and snacks if you have special dietary requirements.

If you have nut allergies, please be aware that the  food may have been prepared where nuts have been present.

There will be multiple points of help throughout the night.

• The information desk is located in the Gate 2 Atrium for help throughout the evening.
• You'll be able to find volunteers walking around in MCM or MCG hoodies or vests.
• Security will be roaming the sleeping areas throughout the night.

Sleep At The ‘G is an accessible event catering for sleepers whether it be vision, sound, mobility or sensory.

• The opening formalities and Fireside Chat will include AUSLAN interpreters
• Each area of the event can be accessed via lift or ramps with accessible lifts, located inside Gate 2, should you require them (with all activities occurring within the Gate 2 precinct).
• Accessibly bathrooms and gender-neutral toilets are located on B1, behind M36.
• A Sensory Room will be available throughout the night.

Need to plug in your CPAP Machine? Or perhaps you need accessible parking, or require a sleeping position near an accessible bathroom? To ensure we support you and answer any queries you have, we encourage you to contact our Sleep At The ‘G hotline on 1800 626 572, so that we can support you.

Children will only obtain entry into the event, when accompanied by the adult who is registered with them, to attend the event.

Please ensure that all tickets are ready for checking, when entering the MCG.

Upon entry, families with children will receive wristbands that must be worn throughout the event. Family ticket holders, including youths, can sleep in general areas or in a designated Families Only section.

MCM Sleep At The ’G is a family friendly event, however it may contain program content that is sensitive or confronting as it contains first-hand stories of young people experiencing homelessness in Melbourne. Parents are recommended to supervise children and apply their individual discretion to program content exposure.

The MCG and MCM are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who attend the event. Further information on MCG Child Safety can be found here, with information on MCM Child Safety found here.

No pass outs will be provided to anyone aged 15 to 17 years old, unless accompanied by the registered adult, they are attending with.