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Where to Stay for AFL in Melbourne: Apartments Near the MCG and Marvel Stadium

Footy trip to Melbourne? Pick your stadium first — the MCG and Marvel Stadium are on opposite sides of the CBD.

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Apartments near the MCG and Marvel Stadium

Real 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments closest to the MCG and Marvel Stadium, nearest first. Walking times are approximate. Tap any stay to check live prices and availability for your dates.

Quick answer

For Marvel Stadium, stay in Docklands or the western CBD: The Victoria Rooftop Penthouse is two minutes from the gates, and Citypoint Tower is about eight. For the MCG, stay in the CBD east end near Federation Square (Adina Flinders Street, about 15 minutes’ walk through Yarra Park) or in Richmond. The 2027 AFL season starts on 17 March and the Grand Final is on Saturday 2 October at the MCG.

Key 2027 AFL dates

  • Round 1: Wednesday 17 – Sunday 21 March 2027 (MCG games from Friday 19 March)
  • Home-and-away season ends: Sunday 30 August 2027
  • Finals: a five-week series starting in early September, beginning with Wildcard Finals
  • Grand Final: Saturday 2 October 2027 at the MCG — the first October Grand Final since 2016 outside the COVID years

Best stays for Marvel Stadium

StayBedroomsWalk to Marvel StadiumGood for
The Victoria Rooftop Penthouse4About 2 minBig groups — four bedrooms beside the stadium
Citypoint Tower Penthouse3About 8 minA bathroom per bedroom, near Southern Cross
Flinders Street Panoramic Penthouse2About 12 minTwo couples; parking included
Collins Street Waterfront Sub-Penthouse3About 15 minFamilies wanting a quiet waterfront base
Collins Wharf Waterfront Apartment2About 15 minCouples or small families

Best stays for the MCG

StayBedroomsWalk to the MCGGood for
Adina Flinders Street3About 15 minGroups wanting hotel service; via Birrarung Marr
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins–About 15 minCouples; via the Treasury and Fitzroy gardens
Flinders Landing Penthouse2About 18 minPre-game dinner on Flinders Lane
Stamford Plaza Penthouse Suite2About 18 minTwo couples sharing a penthouse suite
Richmond Penthouse with City Views2Tram or trainSecure parking and Richmond pubs

Getting to the game

  • Marvel Stadium: walk from Southern Cross Station or ride a free tram in the Docklands Free Tram Zone
  • MCG: Richmond and Jolimont stations, trams along Flinders Street and Wellington Parade, or walk through Yarra Park
  • Expect crowds of 50,000+ at the MCG for blockbusters — leave extra time after the siren
  • Driving is hard on game day; book an apartment with parking and walk

Tips for footy groups

  • Book a three- or four-bedroom apartment so the group stays together
  • Most apartment buildings ban parties — keep celebrations to the pub
  • Grand Final week and finals weekends book out early; book as soon as your team looks likely
  • Check-out times are usually 10–11am, so plan around Sunday games
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Guest questions

Frequently asked questions

Where should I stay for a game at Marvel Stadium?

Docklands or the western CBD. The Victoria Rooftop Penthouse at 100 Harbour Esplanade is about two minutes’ walk from the stadium, and the Citypoint Tower penthouse on Bourke Street is about eight minutes.

Where should I stay for a game at the MCG?

The CBD east end near Federation Square or Collins Street, about a 15-minute walk, or Richmond, a short train or tram ride.

When is the 2027 AFL Grand Final?

Saturday 2 October 2027 at the MCG.

Reviewed 31 October 2026 by the Melbourne Penthouse Apartments editorial team · How we review stays