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About this place
The city guide identifies the MCG as the southern hemisphere’s largest stadium.
The record
Comparison: Stadium seating capacity in the southern hemisphere.
Usable capacity changes with an event’s configuration. This is the published stadium capacity.
Visiting
Choose an event or check available stadium tours.
Check the operator’s current access information before visiting. Occasion tags are editorial suggestions. They do not certify accessibility or opening hours.
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Sources
Sources checked 23 September 2026. A publisher’s claim is attributed; it is not a complete independent survey.
- City of Melbourne
Lists the capacity and southern-hemisphere record.
- Australian Football League
Describes it as Australia’s largest sports venue.