Extra trams for special events
Events > Expos
We’re running extra trams for the events below events during December and January. While trams run to their normal frequency, times may differ due to traffic congestion around event venues. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Before you travel
Plan your journey using Journey Planner and check Disruptions for service changes that may affect your journey.
MCG
Extra trams are running for the below events:
- Wednesday 18 December – Cricket, Big Bash League – Melbourne Stars v Brisbane Heat
- Thursday 26 to Monday 30 December – Cricket, Boxing Day Test – Day 1 to 5 – Australia v India
- Saturday 4 January – Cricket, Big Bash League – Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades
- Thursday 9 January – Cricket, Big Bash League – Melbourne Stars v Sydney Sixers
- Sunday 19 January – Cricket, Big Bash League – Melbourne Stars v Hobart Hurricanes
- Tuesday 21 January – Cricket, Big Bash League – Qualifier TBC
- Wednesday 22 January - Cricket, Big Bash League – Knockout TBC
- Friday 24 January – Cricket, Big Bash League – Challenger TBC
- Monday 27 January - Cricket, Big Bash League – Final TBC
- Thursday 30 January – Cricket, Test Match – Australia v England
- Friday 31 January - Cricket, Test Match – Australia v England
Extra tram services run as Route 70a and Route 75a between Flinders Street Station and Stop 7B Rod Laver Arena/MCG Gates 1-3 or Stop 7D Olympic Boulevard
Extra trams running to the above events will be accessible low-floor trams, depending on availability.
Marvel stadium
Extra trains and trams are running for the below events:
- Monday 23 December – Cricket, Big Bash League – Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers
- Thursday 2 January – Cricket, Big Bash League – Melbourne Renegades v Adelaide Strikers
- Sunday 12 January – Cricket, Big Bash League – Melbourne Renegades v Melbourne Stars
- Saturday 18 January – Cricket, Big Bash League – Melbourne Renegades v Brisbane Heat
Extra trams are running for the below events:
- Wednesday 18 December – RMIT University Graduation 2024
Extra tram services run as Route 86a and 30a between Footscray Rd and Stop 10 Parliament Station, via La Trobe St (clockwise, pre-event) or Bourke St (anti-clockwise, post-event)
Extra trams running to the above events will be accessible low-floor trams, depending on availability.
AAMI Park/John Cain Arena
Extra trains and trams are running for the below events:
- Saturday 21 December – A-League Round 9 - Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City
- Friday 10 January – A-League Round 13 - Melbourne Victory v Western United FC
- Friday 24 January – A-League Women's Ninja Series - Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC
Extra trams are running for the below events:
- Sunday 15 December - A-League Women's Ninja Series - Melbourne City v Canberra United
- Friday 3 January – A-League Round 12 - Melbourne City v Wellington Phoenix
- Saturday 4 January – A-League Round 12 - Melbourne Victory v Western Sydney Wanderers
- Tuesday 7 January – A-League Round 17 - Melbourne City v Western United FC
- Saturday 11 January – A-League Women's Ninja Series - Melbourne City v Brisbane Roar
- Saturday 11 January – A-League Round 13 - Melbourne City v Brisbane Roar
- Friday 24 January - A-League Round 16 - Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC
Extra tram services run as Route 70a between Flinders Street Station and Stop 7B Rod Laver Arena/MCG Gates 1-3 or Stop 7D Olympic Boulevard.
Extra trams running to the above events will be accessible low-floor trams, depending on availability.
Rod Laver Arena/Margaret Court Arena
Extra trams are running for the below events:
- Thursday 12 to Saturday 14 December - The Killers in Concert
- Tuesday 7 January to Sunday 26 January – Tennis, Australian Open 2025
Extra tram services run as Route 70a between Flinders Street Station and Stop 7B Rod Laver Arena/MCG Gates 1-3 or Stop 7D Olympic Boulevard.
Extra trams running to the above events will be accessible low-floor trams, depending on availability.
Flemington Racecourse / Melbourne Showgrounds
Extra trains and trams are running for the below events:
- Friday 17 January – Juicy Festival
- Saturday 25 January – Concert, Boris Brejcha
Extra trains are running for the below events:
- Saturday 11 January – VRC Standish Handicap Race Day
- Saturday 18 January – VRC Summer Fun Race Day
Extra trams are running for the below events:
- Friday 13 and Saturday 14 December – Concert, Dom Dolla
- Wednesday 1 January – New Year’s Day Race Day
Extra tram services run as Route 57a between Flinders Street Station and Stop 32 Sandown Road.
Extra trams running to the above events will be accessible low-floor trams, depending on availability.