Everything you need to know about getting a grand final ticket for 2023

After another failure for the AFL’s ticketing system, restricted MCC members are now able to access tickets to the grand final after a delay of over an hour.

Collingwood qualified for the grand final with a win over GWS on Friday night. Picture: Getting Images

After a last-minute ticket snag Melbourne Cricket Club restricted members are now able to access grand final tickets via ticketek.

Despite thousands waiting hours to get in the gates for the grand final, some seats still remained meaning restricted members were afforded the opportunity to purchase a limited number of seats from 11am onwards.

However, due to the ticketing failure, it wasn’t until around 12:15 before those tickets became available.

Restricted Melbourne Cricket Club members were given the rare chance to secure a grand final ticket after an announcement from the club this morning.

2023 AFL Grand Final Restricted member access |
We are aware of an issue with accessing ticketing for Restricted members for this match. We are investigating the issue and will provide an update shortly regarding accessing tickets.

— Melbourne Cricket Club (@MCC_Members) September 30, 2023

Still not working !!. Really disappointing. Please find another ticket provider. Ticketek should have provisions in place to deal with technical issues like this in a prompt manner. They literally have one job !!

— Prof Daryl Jones (@jones_daza) September 30, 2023

the @MCC_Members have released extra tickets to members..

however, members are unable to actually purchase the tickets through the @Ticketek_AU site..

the year is 2023 @SaveTheMCC#AFL  #AFLGrandFinalhttps://t.co/Mshzb9xYFt

— SuperCoach IQ (@SuperCoachIQ) September 30, 2023

But social media has blown up with a number of fans revealing the system would not allow them to pay and obtain their ticket.

“We are aware of an issue with accessing ticketing for Restricted members for this match,” the MCC said on X.

“We are investigating the issue and will provide an update shortly regarding accessing tickets.”

It comes just days after Collingwood members had trouble with the Ticketek system and priority ticketing.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: MCC Members line up before the grand final. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

How lucky members could still get a GF ticket

Restricted MCC members will be eagerly awaiting a Saturday morning text on whether they can gain access to this year’s grand final.

While club rules don’t provide access to restricted members for grand finals, should they believe the reserve will not fill up then those members will be able to purchase a ticket.

Full member fans have already begun lining up for the 8,500 unreserved spots inside the MCC.

On Saturday morning the club will monitor the queue and alert restricted members if tickets are available by 10am.

Tickets can then be purchased via Ticketek with none to be sold at the MCG.

Fans queue to enter the MCC members before the Collingwood v GWS preliminary final. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Everything you need to know about getting a grand final ticket

It’s the hottest ticket in town but how do you actually get your hands on a coveted seat within the MCG on grand final day?

Below is a breakdown on ticket details, on-sale times and the breakdown of members, corporate and club allocations.