Sport

Sport is a major component of Melbourne city, we are all very passionate about either our AFL Football, Cricket or Rugby which are the main highlights of sport in Melbourne.

With two huge sporting arena's called Etihad Stadium and MCG it makes the sporting experience even more special.

Melbourne hold the highest number of AFL teams through out australia which means attendance a games is very high, and the amount of people at each afl football game is one of the highest in the world.

MCG

The MCG was built all the way back in 1853.

With a total capacity of the MCG is approximately 100,000. This is made up of 95,000 seats and 5000 standing room spaces, it makes it the biggest in Melbourne.

ETIHAD Stadium

Etihad stadium or formally known as Telstra dome and before that Colonial Stadium, was opened in 2000.

The fixed seating capacity of Etihad Stadium for AFL is 53,359. Etihad Stadium can alter seating plans to vary from 12,000 to 74,000 for sporting and entertainment events.

The retractable roof has made is very bersatile for many different events.