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The minimum dress code is neat casual. Go to What to wear.
Attire not permitted in the Members’ Reserve includes sportswear and beachwear. Go to Attire not permitted.
Members and their guests who identify as male and are aged 17 years and over must wear a collared shirt at all times.
To visit some areas, a higher standard of dress is required. Go to Additional standards in the Long Room, Members’ Dining Room, Committee Room and John Landy Room.
In an effort to retain the high standards of the MCC, the Club maintains a dress code for members and their guests.
The dress standards are enforced at all events in the Members’ Reserve, with Club management and staff authorised by the Committee to enforce the code. To avoid issues at entry, members should ensure that their attire, and that of their guests, is neat and appropriate to the various areas being visited within the Members' Reserve.
Additional standards of dress are required in specific areas within the Members’ Reserve.
Members’ Reserve: Acceptable Dress Standards
When accessing the Members’ Reserve, the minimum standard of dress is neat casual.
If members and guests wish to wear a football jumper in the Reserve, it must be worn on top of clothing that meets the Members' Reserve dress standards.
Please note: Members and their guests who identify as male and are aged 17 years and over must wear a collared shirt, even if worn under a collared sweater or jacket, at all times in the Reserve. This continues to be the major reason for male members and guests being denied admission.
Hats, caps and beanies and football jumpers must be removed before entering the Jim Stynes Grill. Hats, caps, beanies and football jumpers may be worn in the Frank Grey Smith Bar.
Attire Not Permitted
Within the Members’ Reserve
- Any form of sports (running, athletic, gym or bike) shorts and sportswear (gym clothes, tracksuits, leggings, tights and tennis skirts)
- Footwear: thongs, scuffs, dilapidated footwear, gumboots, moccasins, slippers and UGG boots (neat, strapped sandals permitted)
- Torn, ripped or ragged clothing of any kind (including designer)
- Unclean clothing
- Beachwear, including bathing suits and board shorts
- Brief and revealing tops or dresses showing bare midriff
- Any clothing displaying racist, obscene or offensive messages.
Within the Jim Stynes Grill
- Football jumpers, hats, caps, beanies and any other headwear (unless part of national or religious dress).
Frequently Asked Questions
You can wear Birkenstocks and sandals into the Members’ Reserve.
As your football team polo has a collar, you can wear this in the Members’ Reserve.
Yes, but it must be worn on top of clothing that meets the Members’ Reserve dress standards. Adults who identify as male must wear a collared shirt underneath.
Yes, but adults who identify as male must wear a collared shirt underneath.
Yes but these must be tailored, denim or dress shorts and skirts. Sports or board shorts and miniskirts are not accepted.
Members’ Reserve dress standards apply when dining in the Committee Room by Grossi on non-match days.
When visiting the Committee Room by Grossi on match day, a higher standard of dress is required.
Members’ Reserve dress standards apply when dining in 1956 and Missymu by Shirley.
When visiting the Long Room, Members’ Dining Room, Committee Room or John Landy Room on match day, a higher standard of dress is required.
The dress standard is a lounge suit or tailored jacket, shirt, tie, slacks (tailored chinos are acceptable) and dress shoes, or attire of a similar high standard.
Additional Standards of Dress
Long Room, Members' Dining Room, Committee Room by Grossi and John Landy Room
When visiting the Long Room, Members’ Dining Room, Committee Room by Grossi or John Landy Room on match day, a higher standard of dress is required.
The dress standard is a lounge suit or tailored jacket, shirt, tie, slacks (tailored chinos are acceptable) and dress shoes, or attire of a similar high standard. Please note, jackets may be removed during the cricket season.
National costume and religious requirements such as a clerical collar are acceptable.
The most common instances we are seeing where members and visitors do not meet the required dress standard are those noted below:
- White sneakers
- Denim
- No ties or jackets being worn (by those 17 years and over identifying as male)
To avoid issues and embarrassment on match day, we kindly ask members and visitors are aware of the required standards and comply with them.
2025/26 Cricket Season
Members' Reserve dress requirements apply in the Members' Dining Room during Big Bash League matches. Long Room dress standards will apply for access to the Long Room.
Please note: For cricket matches held at the MCG, jackets are optional in the Members' Dining Room, Long Room and John Landy Room. Members and their guests who identify as male and are aged 17 and over must wear a shirt and tie in these areas.
