All the info you need ahead of Melbourne Storm’s Indigenous Round clash against the Sharks!
Key Info
Theme: Storm's Indigenous Round & Community Round
Storm Zone on Gosch's Paddock: 1pm
Melbourne Storm U21s v Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks U21s kick off (on Gosch's Paddock): 1.30pm
Gates open: 2.30pm
Melbourne Storm NRL warm-up: 3.30pm
Indigenous Round Cultural Performances: 3.50pm
Thunderstruck with live guitarist: 4.02pm
NRL kick off: 4.05pm
Watch live on 9Gem (VIC), Channel 9 (QLD/NSW), Fox League and Kayo.
Follow along with Storm's exclusive content and live coverage on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
Half time: Stay in your seats to cheer on the next generation of football talent and junior teams take the field to go head-to-head!
Post-match: Grab yourself a free carsales fan footy from one of the players to commemorate your game experience.
Whats On Melbourne
There is plenty to do around Melbourne before or after the game on Sunday. If you would like to explore the city prior to our game check out some of the iconic tours, here.
Are you hungry after the game and looking for somewhere to take the family out for dinner make sure you check out the family friendly restaurants around Melbourne, here.
Venue Info
For a map of AAMI Park, see here.
Storm Zone
As part of our Community Round, Storm Zone will be on Gosch’s Paddock from 1pm with interactive activities, food trucks and a live match between Storm and Sharks Under 21s squads, it’s the perfect way to spend the day before the first-grade clubs go head-to-head!
Activities include;
- City of Casey Lawn Games
- Membership Collections
- Merchandise Marquee
- RedZed Face Painter
- NRL Victoria League Stars
- Taco Truck
- City Of Melbourne Lord Mayor
- Melbourne Storm DJ
- Cultural Performances
Melbourne Storm Under 21s
Don't miss Storm's Jersey Flegg (Under 21s) team take on the Sharks on Gosch's Paddock from 1.30pm!
Coming off the back of four-consecutive wins, it's shaping up to be an exciting clash as the young stars return to Melbourne to put on a show in front of their home crowd.
Membership
Looking to become a member? You can visit the membership team at the front forecourt room next to Edwin’s Cafe to upgrade your game day ticket to a membership at the game. A Membership marquee will also be out on Goschs Paddock for member item collections.
If you're a Melbourne Storm Member you are able to scan your membership card to gain access to AAMI Park.
- General Admission enter through Gate 7 and find a seat between aisles 12-19 and 31-38
- Reserved seat members can scan in anywhere and head to their reserved seat
Merchandise
Unlock your 2023 merchandise at the game on Sunday afternoon by visiting one of the multiple locations at the Storm Store, Gosch's Paddock or Aisle 4 & 24.
Indigenous Jersey
Melbourne Storm are proud to share Resilience, the Club’s 2023 Indigenous Jersey designed by Shanai Kellett, a proud artist and educator of Yorta Yorta/Juru descent. The squad will wear the jersey as the Club acknowledges Indigenous round at AAMI Park. Learn more about the design;
Getting to & from the game
Metro at Richmond Station
From 2pm to 4.30pm this Sunday, Metro will be handing out showbags at Richmond Station for all Storm fans aking the train to AAMI Park! Make sure to stop by to grab yours on the way to the game.
Journey
Make game day easy, be prepared and plan ahead with the Public Transport Victoria Journey Planner for the most up-to-date travel information.
Public Transport
AAMI Park is accessible by tram, train and bus. The Stadium is walking distance from Richmond Station and Flinders Street Station.
Metro disruptions
Buses to replace trains on Belgrave and Lilydale Lines
For further information and to plan your journey at ptv.vic.gov.au
Drive to The Footy
Parking at Melbourne Park is only available to guests who have pre-booked. Bookings close at midnight the night before the event. You will not be able to drive up without a booking.
If parking is sold out or unavailable, several private and public streetcar parks operate in close proximity to the precinct.
- Yarra Park (MCG)
- Securing Parking – 121 Exhibition Street
- Secure Parking – 300 Flinders Street
- Securing Parking – 12-20 Flinders Street
- Secure Parking – Grand Hyatt Melbourne
- Wilson Parking – 11 Exhibition Street
- Wilson Parking – Collins Place
- Wilson Parking – 32 Flinders Street
- Wilson Parking – 172 Flinders Street
- Wilson Parking – Federation Square
- ACDC Garage – 114 Flinders Street
- On-Street Parking via the Botanical Gardens along the Yarra River
Accessible Parking
Accessible parking must be pre-booked via Ticketek’s Accessible Bookings Hotline:
- Reach them by phone on (03) 9286 1208 or;
- Submit a request to be contacted online here.
We recommend parking is booked in advance to avoid disappointment.
Please note, there are a limited number of accessible parking bays located at John Cain Arena (on Olympic Boulevard).
Taxi & Rideshare
A taxi rank is available next to The Oval on Olympic Boulevard. The pick-up and drop off point for rideshare services, such as Uber, is out the front of John Cain Arena on Olympic Boulevard.
We encourage guests not to order their rideshare service until they have reached the pick-up point to avoid causing congestion along Olympic Boulevard.