Membership Categories
Since its inception in 1838, the Melbourne Cricket Club has become synonymous with delivering exceptional experiences for members. With a vibrant social atmosphere and an event schedule at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) to rival all others, MCC membership is well worth the wait.

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Waiting List
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Nomination process
Two Full members must propose and second your application.
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2025/26 Membership Intake
Waiting list candidates nominated from January 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009 inclusive will be offered Provisional membership.
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Special ticket offers
Receive invitations to attend events inside the Members’ Reserve.
Provisional
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Admission to the Members’ Reserve for all Category 2 and 3 matches
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Limited or no access to high-demand matches
Provisional members do not have access to the AFL Finals Series and the first day of the Boxing Day Test.
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Limited visitor entitlements
The right to bring visitors on specific match days and on non-event weekdays.
Restricted
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Admission to the Members’ Reserve for AFL
All matches, except the AFL Grand Final and certain matches within the AFL Finals Series.
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Admission to the Members’ Reserve for cricket
All international and domestic cricket matches*
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Visitor entitlements
The right to bring visitors on specific match days and on non-event weekdays.
Full
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Admission to the Members’ Reserve for AFL
All matches including the AFL Grand Final.
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Admission to the Members’ Reserve for cricket
All international and domestic cricket matches* including all days of the Boxing Day Test.
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More visitor entitlements
The right to bring visitors to exclusive member-only areas such as the Long Room.
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Reciprocal rights
Receive privileges at interstate and overseas sporting clubs.
50-Year Social
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For members who no longer wish to retain full access rights
Ability to purchase one entry and visitor ticket for up to four event days, excluding Category 1 matches and AFL Finals Series.
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50-Year Annual Luncheon
As well as other member functions as determined.
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Special Interest Groups
Ability to be a member of groups including Bridge Club and the Long Room Wine and Food Society.
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Propose or second candidates to the Club’s waiting list
50-Year
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Priority entry to the Members’ Reserve for AFL and cricket
Admission to all matches including the AFL Grand Final and all days of the Boxing Day test.
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Exclusive seating section and John Landy Room access
50-Year member area on Level 2, N42.
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Reduced subscription amount
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More visitor entitlements
The right to bring visitors to exclusive member-only areas such as the Long Room.
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Reciprocal rights
Receive privileges at interstate and overseas sporting clubs.

2025/26 membership intake
The number of candidates offered Full, Restricted and Provisional membership is determined in June/July of each year.
Honorary and Other Membership Categories

Honorary Life Members
Honorary Life membership recognises outstanding service to the Club. It has been bestowed sparingly and, apart from visiting royalty, only 86 members have been honoured since the Club's foundation in 1838.

Playing Membership
Playing membership may be offered to non-members who play for one of the Club’s Sporting Sections. The MCC fields teams in cricket, baseball, bowls, croquet, football, golf, hockey, lacrosse, netball, real tennis, squash, target shooting and tennis.

Overseas Membership
Overseas membership is a holding membership available to members who are residing outside Australia. It allows eligible members to retain their place in the Club at a reduced annual subscription rate while they are overseas.

Honorary Cricket Members
The Committee may, from time to time, elect as an Honorary Cricket member such person or persons who it considers is or has been a prominent international cricketer.