Dreamtime at the G 2027

When

24 May 2027

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Where

Melbourne Cricket Ground

AustraliaMelbourne, Australia

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About the event

Dreamtime at the 'G is the AFL's flagship Indigenous Round fixture, an Essendon-Richmond clash at the MCG that celebrates the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players to the game. It features a pre-match Welcome to Country and the Long Walk tradition.

Key figures
FixtureEssendon v Richmondtraditional clash
VenueThe MCGMelbourne
Part ofIndigenous RoundSir Doug Nicholls Round
TraditionThe Long Walkto the ground
Stay in Melbourne

Check-in 23 May, check-out 25 May 2027 — 2 nights around 24 May 2027. Change the dates to stay longer.

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Getting there
  • Typestadium
  • AirportMelbourne Airport (MEL), about 19 km
  • From the airportSkyBus to Southern Cross Station, 4 am–1 am daily; airport is 25 km north, about 35 min — SkyBus ticket
  • Public transportTrams, trains and buses: Trams are free inside the city-centre Free Tram Zone; myki card elsewhere on trams, trains and buses; trains ~5 am–midnight
  • TaxiSilver Top Taxi, 13CABS, Uber, Ola, DiDi — Metered taxis; rideshare apps widely used
  • Time zoneAustralia/Melbourne
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Host country
  • Currency: Australian dollar
  • Language: English
  • Driving: on the left
  • Capital: Canberra
  • Phone: +61
  • Emergency: 000
  • Electricity: 230 V, 50 Hz, plugs I

Coming years

2028

The organiser had not announced the 2028 edition as of 2026-09-03.