The Latest Breaking News from MCG

Hawks go 3-0, pile more pressure on tired Carlton

Carlton were unable to redeem themselves from a horror round-one defeat, going down to red-hot Hawthorn by 20 points at the MCG.

AAP · Mar 20, 2025

Crows winless streak at MCG irrelevant: coach Nicks

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says his club's 11-game winless streak at the MCG is irrelevant to the looming clash against Essendon.

AAP · Mar 19, 2025

Poor MCG record won't rattle confident Crows: Crouch

Adelaide midfielder Matt Crouch says his club's 10-game losing streak at the MCG won't play on their minds ahead of meeting Essendon at the venue.

AAP · Mar 17, 2025

Lynch, Silvagni to return in Tigers-Blues blockbuster

Richmond key forward Tom Lynch and Carlton utility Jack Silvagni will return from injury in Thursday night's AFL blockbuster at the MCG.

AAP · Mar 12, 2025

Pretty in pink at MCG for 150th anniversary Ashes Test

Two years out from the 150th anniversary Ashes Test at the MCG, Cricket Australia has confirmed it will be a pink-ball match.

AAP · Mar 11, 2025

AFL involved as NFL game set for MCG in September

The AFL has been a key part of negotiations for an regular-season NFL game to be played at the MCG next year, most likely in early September.

AAP · Feb 5, 2025

It’s the most American of sports, so why is the NFL looking to Melbourne for international games?

Melbourne’s status as the sporting capital of Australia is well-established: the Victorian city hosts annual events such as the Australian Open tennis tournament, the Formula 1 Grand Prix, Melbourne Cup horseracing carnival, Boxing Day cricket Test and more.

The Conversation · Feb 5, 2025

Mooney makes hay before Australia leave lame England in an Ashes spin

Beth Mooney became first Australian woman to make centuries in all three formats with her Ashes ton at the MCG

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2025

Aussies pass Test to secure historic Ashes whitewash

Australia have completed the first women's Ashes whitewash after crushing England by an innings and 122 runs in the day-night Test at the MCG.

AAP · Feb 1, 2025

England's nightmare Ashes tour goes from bad to worse

Young allrounder Ryana MacDonald-Gay insisted England had a "good day" even as Australia star Annabel Sutherland made runs for fun at the MCG.

AAP · Jan 31, 2025