Collingwood

Essendon

Harrison Room
In Ground Dining

Collingwood vs Essendon

3:20pm - 6:20pm

Friday, 25 April 2025

Melbourne Cricket Ground

Reserved Grandstand
Seating (outside)

2 Course
Sit Down Meal

4 hours of beverages
Beer, Wine & Softdrinks

Hear from
Guest Speakers

Ticketing, Itineraries,
Catering arranged for you

Smart Casual
Dress Code

Live Music or
Entertainment

No Parking
Included

Harrison Room for 2023 Anzac Day - Collingwood vs Essendon

Join us for this huge game in the luxurious confines of the Harrison Room at the MCG.

Named after one of the early pioneers of Australian rules football, this modern and versatile function space offers a well appointed dining space, with sweeping views across the MCG from floor to ceiling windows.

Located in the Ponsford Stand overlooking the ground on Level 2 of the MCG, enjoy a quality pre-match dining experience and hear from special guests & entertainers before taking your reserved seat above the room in Q section.

Harrison Room Anzac Day inclusions:

Two course dining experience in the Harrison Room on Level 2 of the Ponsford Stand
Reserved and sequential seats above the room in Q29, Q30 and Q31. These seats are one flight of stairs above the room, approx 2 min walk
Premium wines, beer and soft drinks served to your table. The bar remains open during the game for beverage service, drinks must be decanted to take back to your seats.
Live entertainment and guest speakers
Half time afternoon tea/supper

Please note: Bookings of 10 (and multiples thereof) will be allocated with a private table. Numbers less than 10 will be place on a shared table.

Investment and how to book:

Price for this all inclusive package is $795pp ex GST.

To book, please make an enquiry via the contact form above, or call us on 1300 660 509

Important Info

Booking Process

Enquire on availability

Confirm booking

Invoicing, payments

Pre-event delivery

Ticketing, dietaries

Event Day

Step 1: Enquire on availability

Get in touch to check if your preferred package is available. We’ll confirm availability and answer any initial questions you may have.

Step 2: Confirm booking

We’ll provide you with a booking form to complete. When we receive your form, your booking will be processed. Once you receive a tax invoice from us, your package will be confirmed and secured.

Step 3: Invoicing & payments

You will receive a tax invoice from us for payment. We accept all forms of payment including bank transfer and credit cards. Please note, payment made by Visa, Mastercard and American Express are subject to a 1.9% administration fee. Credit card payments can be made securely online.

Step 4: Pre event management

Once your package has been confirmed and paid, you’ll receive pre-event communications from our events team including an invite template to send to your guests, with a start time.

Step 5: Ticketing and catering

We will contact you for any dietary requirements 10 days prior to the event. Digital tickets will sent to you the week of your event for distribution to your guests.

Step 6: Event day delivery

Your dedicated steward will introduce themselves to you upon arrival. They will take care of every requirement. Should any issues arise, Dynamic staff will be a phone call away to resolve them promptly.

Itinerary

6:10pm: Guests can access the private facility at this time. Beverage service commences

6:40pm: Food service commences

7:40pm: Bounce - Game commences

8:50pm: Half Time –Supper savouries to be served (approx.)

10:20pm: Match concludes (approx.)

10:50pm: Beverage service concludes, guests to depart (approx.)

Please note: these times are for demonstrative purposes and to be used as a guide only. Confirmed timings will be sent closer to your event.

Dress Code

MCG Corporate Box dress code is at your hosts discretion. You should check with them before attending. Please note, a minimum dress code of smart casual applies. This means:

Not Acceptable: Men

Thongs, scuffs, dilapidated footwear, gumboots, moccasins, slippers and ugg boots.
T-shirts, singlets, torn or ripped clothes, even if “designer” tears.
Shirts not supported by a collar including crew neck shirts (skivvies are acceptable).
Football, running, athletic, bike, tennis and board shorts.
Tracksuit pants.
Beachwear.
Overalls.
Any clothing displaying racist or similarly offensive messages.

Not Acceptable: Women

Thongs, scuffs, dilapidated footwear, gumboots, moccasins, slippers and ugg boots.
Torn or ripped garments, even if “designer” tears.
Running, athletic or bike shorts, or sportswear such as tennis skirts.
Tracksuit pants.
Beachwear.
Bikini tops and tops showing bare midriff.
Any clothing displaying racist or similarly offensive messages.

AFL Corporate Box Beverage package (sample)

Please note: this information is for AFL matches only and subject to change and variations. Beverage menus may change for non-AFL major events such as State of Origin, Concerts etc. Please check with your account manager for more info.

Beers:

Carlton Draught
Great Northern Super Crisp
Balter XPA
Two Bays Session Ale (Gluten Free)
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Asahi Super Dry
Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%
Somersby Apple Cider

Sparkling:

Tahbilk Coueslant Sparkling, Goulburn Valley, VIC

White Wines:

Little Berry Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills, SA
Devils Lair “Hidden Cave” Chardonnay, Margaret River, WA

Red Wines:

Yering Station Elevations Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, VIC
Seppelt Chalambar Shiraz, Grampians, VIC
Redman Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, SA

Non-alcoholic:

Mt Franklin Still Water 600ml
Mt Franklin Sparkling Water 450ml
Keri Juice 330ml Varieties
Coca Cola 600ml Varieties
Cascade 330ml Soft Drink Varieties

Spirits & cellared wines:

All Spirits available for purchase on the day by host via credit card

AFL Corporate Box/Nissan Lounge menu (sample)

Below is a sample menu of what you can expect in your MCG Corporate Box or the Nissan Lounge for AFL matches. All catering is provided by Delaware North, the stadium appointed caterer. Menus vary for non-AFL major matches such as Boxing Day Test, Cricket ODI' & T20's and State of Origin. Check with your account manager for more info.

On arrival:

Sandwiches tarragon & mustard chicken
Smoked salmon platter - whipped crème fraiche & dill, capers, pickled vegetables

Canapes (served pre-main):

Salted cod croquettes, preserved lemon aioli, pickled cucumbers, micro herbs

Main fare:

Chargrilled Bass Strait beef tenderloin, parsnip puree, king brown mushrooms, fermented black garlic jus

Accompanied by:

Roasted potato medley garlic bits, Espelette pepper, rosemary
Charred broccolini & Kooweerup asparagus, almond romesco, pecorino romano
Ancient grain salad - chickpeas, fresh herbs, orange vinaigrette, toasted seeds
Bakery fresh bread: wood-fired soft Scottish rolls, cultured butter, Murray River pink salt

Half time

Country-style scones (v)
Yarra Valley strawberry jam, thick vanilla Gippsland cream
Party pies & sausage rolls with rich tomato sauce
Victorian farmhouse cheese selection (v) quince paste, crimson grapes, candied walnuts, Burgundy poached pears, lavosh crackers, warmed baguette
Coffee & tea - Industry Beans coffee, T2 tea selection

Please note: this menu is a sample only. Menus vary from game to game. Actual menus you will receive can be provided upon request once your booking is confirmed.

Sit Down Dining Menu (sample)

Below is a sample menu of what you can expect in your Dining Package. All catering is provided by Delaware North, the stadium appointed caterer.

Entree:

Poached Bendigo Chicken, Beetroot terrine, buttermilk gel & fermented black garlic

Main Course:

Chargrilled Eye Fillet, Crispy dauphinoise chips, King brown mushroom, caramelised onion & pepper sauce

Dessert:

MCG Chocolate Mousse - Signature chocolate, gingerbread, gingerbread crème brulee & French vanilla bean ice cream

Please note: this menu is a sample only. Menus vary from game to game. Actual menus you will receive can be provided upon request once your booking is confirmed.

FAQs

I want to bring my kids. Are they allowed in the boxes? Do they need a ticket?

Yes, children of all ages are permitted into the boxes and must be supervised at all times. The decision to allow children into a MCG Corporate Box is at the host’s discretion. Under no circumstances are they to consume alcohol. Children under the age of 3 do not require a ticket. Kids meals are available upon request.

We have a guest who is Coeliac/Vegetarian/other special dietary requirement. Can you organise this?

Yes, we can arrange for guests with dietary requirements. This must be disclosed at least 10 days prior to the event to ensure the caterers can accommodate the request.

Can I bring signage or branding into the Corporate Box?

Please check with your account manager. There are restrictions on what can be brought into the MCG.

Can I bring food and beverages from outside the Corporate Box?

No food and beverages can be brought from outside the stadium, or from publicly available outlets inside the MCG. If you have a special request, for example a birthday cake, please ask your account manager.

Make an enquiry

for Collingwood vs Essendon RD7 Friday 25 April

Guests

$695

Per person ex.GST

$6,950