NRL State of Origin

Experience the thrill of rugby league as New South Wales takes on Queensland in Game 2 of State of Origin at the MCG. 

The game will begin at 8:10 pm 

Before you travel

If you use Journey Planner within 14 days of this event, you'll see all the extra services we've added to help you get there.

Metropolitan train

Additional services for the following lines depart after the match: 

• Ringwood, Sandringham, Mernda, Hurstbridge, Glen Waverley, Werribee, Craigieburn, Upfield, Sunbury, Watergardens, Dandenong 

Passengers wanting to alight on services departing Flinders Street are advised to alight on trains departing from Richmond or Jolimont or alternatively board Route 75 Trams. 

Werribee passengers are advised to alight on either Sandringham or Frankston services and change at either Flinders Street or Southern Cross for connecting services to Newport. 

Frankston passengers are advised to alight on Moorabbin services and transfer at Moorabbin for connecting bus services. 

Pakenham / Cranbourne passengers are advised to alight on either Sandringham / Frankston services and change at South Yarra for their respective train connection. 

Metropolitan tram

Getting to and from the MCG

Route 70a

• Trams will operate between Flinders Street / Elizabeth Street (Stop 4) and Stop 7C MCG/John Cain Arena. 

Route 75a

• Trams will operate between Flinders Street Stop 04 and Wellington Parade/Simpson Street Stop 13. 

Metropolitan bus

• Customers can catch the following bus close to the MCG: 

Route 246

Please note, services may terminate prior to the end of the match. 

Regional train

• Normal services departing from Southern Cross Station

Please note, there will be extra services to get to and from the NRL State of Origin match.

Additional information

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