Public transport for Round 1 of the 2022 AFL season

Public transport is the best way to get to the game during Round 1 of the 2022 AFL season!

Extra services will run to and from the MCG and Marvel Stadium for each game.

Plan your trip to the game using Journey planner.

Round 1 matches

Melbourne v Western Bulldogs, MCG - Wednesday 16 March March at 7.10pm

Carlton v Richmond, MCG - Thursday 17 March at 7.25pm

St Kilda v Collingwood, Marvel Stadium - Friday 18 March at 7.50pm

Geelong Cats v Essendon, MCG - Saturday 19 March at 2.10pm

Hawthorn v North Melbourne, MCG - Sunday 20 March at 1.10pm

Before you travel

When travelling on public transport you must wear a fitted face mask if you are eight years and over covering your nose and mouth, unless you have a lawful reason for not doing so, and ensure you wear it for your entire journey.

Disruptions

Footy fans please note the following disruptions may affect your travel to and from the game. Allow extra travel time and plan ahead using Journey planner.

Disruptions between Wednesday 16 March and Sunday 20 March

• Belgrave Line: Buses replace trains
• Craigieburn Line: Buses replace trains
• Cranbourne and Pakenham lines: Buses replace trains
• Upfield Line: Buses replace trains
• Route 35 (City Circle), 70 and 75 trams: Sevice changes 

V/Line passengers

For the Geelong vs Essendon match on Saturday 19 March, the following special services will operate:

Express coach timetable

To Southern Cross - before the game

From Southern Cross - after the game

Additional trains via the Werribee Line

To Southern Cross - before the game

From Southern Cross - after the game